How to start a Career in Voice Acting (A step-by-step guide)

I'm here to help you become a full-time actor, so I put together some resources for you to check out!

From Hobby to Full Time: What you need to Become a Voice Actor:

Online Voice over website breakdown:

How to analyze any script in 12 steps:

It ain't easy, but it is simple. There is a step-by-step process to doing anything within the creative field when you begin trying to find clients.

I've been freelancing for the past 12 years in many fields from, photography, videography, audio engineering, and music performance, and time and time again one thing rings true... it's all the same process.

Today I'm going to break down that process, and trust me when I tell you, it will lead to results. I'm not gonna say what results because everyone's path is different, but this is how you can begin to find success as a voice-over artist.

[daradoes]

Thanks, I actually did learn something! The difference between a sample and a demo reel! Now, from what I’ve been told, lots of agents want you to have a website

[MrSilentartist]

1. Fiverr
2. Voice bunny
3. Voices
4. Voices123
5. Voquent
6. Vo planet
7. Backstage
8. Casting call club

[davidjohn_va]

Sometimes, getting too caught up in the nitty gritty of things, I tend to forget that what we do is indeed a CRAFT. I needed that reminder. Thank you

[bonnielass]

I'm on week two of looking into becoming a VO actor (actress?) and i learned SO MUCH from this video. I hadn't even heard of rosters lmao

[vihines]

Soon as you mentioned your background in audio engineering, I was hooked! I have the same background and this video has been very useful!

[brooklyngiraffe]

I’m not even interested in pursuing a career in voice acting, but your video was so fun to watch and informative! So glad I found your channel!

[DiamondDepthYT]

I've always dreamed of being a VA. I was a theater actor when I was younger, however, I was never really good at the exaggerated body movements required of theater. I was, however, decent at the voicing. I have a decent audio setup already, since I make youtube content as a hobby. Making content as a hobby also means I'm decent at talking and voicing stuff by myself, and I'm okay at improv since I come up with commentary on the spot in my videos. I'm also decently used to voiceovers and audio editing/technical equipment, since that is part of my hobby.

[jeffroachvo]

An actionable set of steps to get to where I want to be! You're giving out golden nuggets man lol thank you and I'm excited to get all these samples recorded and uploaded 😄

[gurtz]

This is very good information. You start from the very beginning and build up into an actual career to show people how to get paid- you did an excellent job with this one. Shows us you know your stuff.

[RianSails]

this just came up on my homepage and now I am seriously considering doing voice acting as a side gig

[DespondTheCynic]

ive been a theater actor for 8 years, going to tv and film acting school. im gonna finish in 2 weeks and want to start doing majority voice acting work but i didnt know where to start, this is a really helpful video!

[erinford]

THANK YOU!! Thank You so much for this. I'm just starting out but this little bit of guidance helped to focus me as I record my demo reels. You're awesome! I'll be checking our your stuff as I move forward!

[KayleenKrystal]

Not sure if you are still making videos but I love how you explain things. Could you by chance make a video going into depth about demo reels. I know you have a diy one but I guess I'm referring more to 1.) in order to open up job prospects should we prepare different reels for different types of jobs ex. One for audiobook work, one for animation, one for commercial etc?
2.) the order of thing?! Demo reel > post on sites/audition > agent or do you need an agent first? 😅. I appreciate you!

[xolanimahlangu]

You hit it in the nail for me Bra
Thank you!

[vgtxwyb]

Thank you for this . Correct information. Ive waited 30 years to attempt this after years of suggestion. Anyway, im glad ive learned what i have from you and others. Cant wait to have my 1st voice class.

[twosense]

Thanks so much for this Javaughn. Your insight is great.

[jetteroheller]

Great video! Learned a lot. Very clear and concise. Thank you very much and may you and yours stay healthy and happy!

[reallygaze]

Im grateful for your content. Thank you.

[ravenbridges]

hey I've been working on becoming a voice actor trying to learn what i can and i just want to say thanks for making this video what you were explaining is exactly what I've been learning so its nice to actually have some confirmation that I'm on the right track

[DariusLott]

So when you are talking about building samples are we talking about just recording anything with range. I'm kinda stuck on what to make a sample.