It's amusing yet alarming how many glad-handed FB gurus are out there, trying to lure people into their workshops and mailing lists with promises like, "it doesn’t matter what kind of voice you have, there is a script for you…" or "every voice is unique, you just need to find your niche, we can help". Bullshit.
If you don't have a voice that people enjoy listening to and can easily understand, you might as well exit stage left now or get really good at becoming a monster voice or a Gilbert Godfried impersonator. A whopping 98% of the business craves for what? A natural, easy-to-understand, and professional voice. The remaining 2%? That's reserved for the truly talented.
You might have heard about someone with a "unique" voice making it big in VO through a Facebook group. I'd wager they're balancing VO with other roles—perhaps as a full-time parent, a part-timer at the local bar, or they're comfortably relying on a spouse's income."Mom! Don't do my laundry yet, I'm recording!" Sound familiar? If you're comfortable with this lifestyle, by all means, proceed. But if not, it's time to get serious.
To make a mark in the voiceover industry, you need more than just a good voice. Here's the breakdown:
We've covered a lot of ground in other posts, so you're in good hands here. But remember, it's never too late to reconsider your career path. Just something to think about.