After months and months of being hounded by well-meaning friends I finally bit the bullet and joined Facebook a few weeks ago.

That explains my temporary absence of new blog entries on my website.  Sorry.  I did not expect Facebook to be so, well, fun.  There was no way I would of ever imagined that I'd spend several hours....every day.....just goofing off on Facebook.

 Being a hater of learning new technology (hey, I'm a baby boomer, give me a break!) it did take me awhile to figure the whole thing out.  Still, there's things that make no sense at all to me.  For example, when someone "sends" me a hamster.....what the heck am I supposed to do with it?  I must admit, it did put a smile on my face to see that cute little brown and white furball gift.  Which is probably  the whole point of Facebook.

Finding old friends is another amazing feature of Facebook and I've recently connected with old radio buddies from my  KYMX Radio days. These are people I'd lost track of 15 years ago. 

Now I want to find more old radio jocks going back to my start in radio back in 1979 including KMNS Radio in Sioux City, Iowa, KVRF Radio in Vermillion, South Dakota and WOW Radio in Omaha, Nebraska.  

For those of us working in or interested in learning more about voiceovers, I believe that Facebook has amazing potential in buiding a voiceover network.  I always say that producers like to work with voiceover talent they know and by connecting with other voiceover professionals it could serve as a foot in the door.  

 So, the next time you are on facebook, look me up.  I'd love to be your friend.   

What do you do at Voiceovers International?

Audio!  And for almost any application....radio, TV, internet, business seminars, training modules, voiceover demo production and much more.  Voiceover coaching is also available with Cammie on a one-on-one basis....which is the fastest way to learn and become competitive in the lucrative business of voiceovers.

  Surprisingly, in today's voiceover world it's not so much about having a "good voice" as much as having a trained and skilled voice.   I'd recommend taking the Voiceover 101 session, which is a private 90-minute class that covers everything you need to know about getting into the voiceover field. 

 Besides training there anything else I need to get started?

Yes, you will need a professional voiceover demo that showcases your vocal abilities.  It's the standard in the voiceover business and is difficult to secure paying jobs without one.  Also, you will need a home recording studio set-up, which we cover in Voiceover 101.

Do I need to join the union or get an agent to get jobs?

No, you don't need an agent to get voiceover jobs.   Down the road, as your level of skill increases, you may want to get an agent but in my own experience it's possible to build a nice income in voiceovers on your own, with hard work and patience.

Is it difficult breaking into the voiceover business?

No and yes.  It depends on YOU.  If you love being behind the mic and have a passion for the business and are willing to work hard......voiceovers can be the best thing you ever did!

On the other hand, if you are easily discouraged, if  practicing behind the mic feels like a chore and you get frustrated, then maybe this isn't the business for you. 

So, only you can answer that question.  And most times, you won't know the answer until you've taken a couple coaching sessions, starting with Voiceover 101.

How much training will I need?

The answer is different for each person.  It depends on your current level of skill, what your goals are and how quickly you want to start competing for work.

How much do private coaching sessions cost?

The price of private voiceover coaching sessions is $100.00 for a 90 minute session.  Sessions are microphone-intensive and you will break a sweat.  You will also hear positive growth in your skills from session to session.  

Where do I go when I'm ready to have my voice demo produced?

We offer professional voice demo packages, including custom copy with full production, including music, sound effects and sweetening.  You will sound like a star!

I've got more questions!

Give us a call at 916 446-2004 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            916 446-2004      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email me at:  cammie@cammiewinston.com.