Voice Over Beginners - 10 Steps To Success

Could YOU make money with your voice? What are the ten steps you need to take from complete beginner to become a working full time professional voice over artist with your own studio?

On this video, Peter Baker will tell you all the basics you need to know compressed into one video - but there is no need for you to make notes, you can download the free illustrated pdf here:

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Step One – Have you got what it takes?
To be a successful voice over, here are ten personal characteristics you really need to have:
1. You need to genuinely enjoy speaking without being self-conscious.
2. No matter what your accent is, your voice needs to be clear and understandable.
3. You’d have an excellent understanding of English grammar, both formal and colloquial English.
4. You need a good level of computer literacy; you need to be able to record and edit your own scripts at home; if you pay someone else to do this or hire a studio, your profit will plummet.
5. You need to be able to sight-read scripts easily and accurately.
6. You have to speak in a natural manner, and interpret the empathy of the message, and not just talk as if you’re just reading words off a script.
7. Particularly when recording audiobooks with character voices, you’d need to have the ability to change your voice quickly, to change the mood, speed and style of your voice and stay rock-solid in that style.
8. You need to be able to follow detailed instructions from the client, either by headphones in a directed session or by email when they leave you to self-direct, and be good at responding fast to minimize retakes.
9. You need to be able to take criticism about your voice performances constructively.
10. And you need to have plenty of stamina for long or complicated reads.

Step Two – You need to build a Home Recording Studio

Step Three – Check your Internet Speed

Step Four – You’ll need to record a selection of showreels

Step Five – Create your voiceover website

Step Six – Get featured on various job websites

Step Seven – Direct market yourself

Step Eight – Set up an accounts system

Step Nine – Regularly update your website

Step Ten- Buy a Porsche...
Or whatever makes you happy….hopefully you’ll love doing this work anyway, but give yourself a target to aim towards to help that psychological push to bigger and better jobs as a voice actor.

We really know what we’re talking about, and we’ll look after you there!

Please download the free illustrated pdf here: (No email needed)

[slighthint]

Just recorded my voice doing voice over for my videos and honestly I have all the respect for voice over artists... it hard and takes so much work, and I'm nowhere near any good level! Your voice is awesome!

[zinnhairextensions]

I am from Nigeria. I am just starting my career as a voice over artist and I find this really helpful. Thank you so much.

[tjtjmichp]

😊 all my schizophrenic ramblings in different accents and speaking styles will finally pay off
I've been writing scripts and reading them in different speaking styles since I was pretty young,
This seems like a great way to turn a passion into a job.

[cindyreynolds]

Finally the first person to say we need the demo in MP3 format. I spent 1 hour searching videos and not 1 person said what format. so frustrating. Thank you!

[radiantstrength]

I clicked for voice over. And i got gold in return.

[levylindo]

You fuel me so much! I am a beginner but your words are all I needed for that final push. I know I can do it, Thank you!

[dr_omotola]

Thank you for the information.
Planning to work as a voice-over artist.
Need all the information and training as a beginner.

[pmaulik]

I like it all but the most is the last step. That makes complete sense and instills a sense of motivation directly in your mind and ultimately leads you to thrive on your goal. and Thank you for all tips.

[cloverettu]

I've wanted to be a voice over artist ever since I downloaded my favorite game. I want to do voice over work for the game and maybe do some work for english dubbed animes too!

I wish I could finally go outside and train at the nearest voice over studio from my place. But even if I don't have a mic or a working pc yet I often practice voice acting whenever I'm alone, I don't want to ever settle with a boring job that's why I want to be a voice over artist!

[FaulksDigital]

Peter Baker, this video is remarkable! The quality has really improved. Because of you I have a career in Voiceover and Presenting on Fiverr. Thank you for showing us your process. I aspire to develop my own voice like you.

[santo]

Thank you for all these excellent advice!

[thgr]

Thank you for this information. Do you use vocal tuning?

[JeffSmith-iiub]

I am from Eastern Europe. Life is hard. One day I hope to be as good as you.

[lilithjesus]

3:43 Thanks for this lovely quality content! Please May I ask, is that 15 or 50 mbps recommended for upload 🙏?

[jkfamilyYouTube]

This was so helpful thank you I’m happy to

[l.s.]

Thank you for this, it's very helpful!

[themindofthefather]

Your voice is very good. I wish that you can do voice over for me.

[SailingPivo]

How do you know what types of voiceovers are out there?

[voicescloudvoiceoverjobs]

I need to to thank you for ones time just for this fantastic video! Your channel is also really good.

[heatherfuller]

People keep telling me I need to do voice-overs because I have a 'nice voice.' >.<;; I've even been accused of being a 'robot' by callers when I was in a call center! The problem is that I can't stand my voice after a long day of talking! Strangely that's when people think I sound the best? I'm considering learning and investing, but I'm still not sure.