Gary Terzza's Voice-Over Blog UK

2010-01-13T10:50:00.000-08:00

VOmasterclass™

"I am always delighted when my students get voice over work. Here are some recent ones:

"Channel 4 have offered me a contract as a voice over announcer on E4 . I'm over the moon!"
Kelsey Bennett, Inverness

"Within a couple of weeks of your VO Masterclass I got a great job with major US company Laureate Education. Your good advice and unfailing support have been remarkable, Gary. You always go the extra mile and I look forward to a very busy VO year, largely thanks to you." Michael MacMahon, Bristol

"Hi Gary, just to let you know voiceovers going well. I Recently recorded 2 ads for commercial radio; 3 minute website launch; radio ident; plus have landed a couple of parts in a film." Nicky-Lloyd Williams, Guildford, Surrey

"I thought you would be interested to know that I have secured and completed ( and been paid ) for some work for a company in Saudi Arabia, for a voice over job for a business presentation. I'm cock-a hoop and it is thanks in part to your encouragement." Elaine Winch -Furness, London

"I'm recording 'Product of the Year Award' dvd that will also go on YouTube.....I'm doing the English voice. The company's an IT anti-virus testing company. Approx. 500 words for £150!" Fiona Paul, Stevenage

"I have been busy recording for a radio station in Newark ….., a web design company in Spain needed an energetic radio advert, a web agency in the South of England who were looking for clear and professional on hold and out of hours messages, as well as lots of IVR messaging and on hold announcements for Direct Line, Natwest and the Royal Bank of Scotland." Kelly Carter, Haywards Heath

"Gary’s help and continued advice has been invaluable. I’ve already made back what I paid for the Voice Over MasterClass." Dawn Easby, Hertford

"Thanks to your wonderful course, I've done voiceover work for producers in Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Hungary, Canada, the US and, of course, the UK. I've recorded TV and radio commercials, web videos, videogames, on-hold messages, DVD narrations, audiobooks, and I'm currently in the middle of a film narration on the history of Chinese civilization!" Dave Hickman, Birmingham

"I'm recording my first voice-over job tomorrow and been ranked 1st for some really BIG voiceover work! Thanks for your course." Shirlie Randall, Whitstable Kent

I earned over £800 for just 3 voice over jobs! My voice over career is really taking off!! Thanks so much for all your support, Gary!" Della Phillips, Guildford

"I'm so glad that I contacted Gary about v/o work. He gave me the confidence to market myself. His training proved invaluable. Last year's voice over work was very good. " Claire Dwyer , Northants

"I've just won a series of radio advert recordings for a major airline in the Middle East." Andrew Regan , Manchester

"Hi Gary, I did my first voice over gig yesterday.... I earned £200 for a 20 min session in a studio, not bad!" Jane Osborn, Harrow Middlesex

"Gary, thanks to you I'm now working as a voice over on a new Endemol TV game show!" Adam Warwicker London SE20

"Things are going well; have done 3 pieces of work. I was so happy to get them and to get paid!" Anthony Ilosvay, Edmonton Alberta Canada & UK

"I’ve had a number of voice over jobs. Thank you for your master class which I thoroughly enjoyed. I’ve never done anything like that before and it was both fun and energising." Peter Taylor, Southend On Sea, Essex

"The masterclass was great! My first year's revenue is close to £6,000!" Philip Rose, Ashton Under Lyme, Manchester.

"A client approached me for a video voice over, which I have now done and been paid for!" Julia Howe, West Ealing W13

"A company has asked me to do an audio guide for a museum; So, a big thank you for your help and support." Tony Dessauer, Tring Hertfordshire

"My audition won me the job!Thank you for your advice with the negotiations and all your training and guidance!" Barbara Ann Horne, Essex

"You did a great job…I have recouped all of my expenses and expect to end the year in profit." Alan Pottinger, Shropshire

"Hi Gary, I've just been given my first paid VO job since my workshop with you." John Kellow Woking, Surrey

"I'm happy to tell you that so far I have been given two jobs, one for a voicemail and one for a video game." Roberta Mussato, London

"I have just recorded the voiceover for a Channel 4 documentary. Thanks for your help, Gary." Meeta Hans, Slough

"Unbelievable! I have just been offered 3 radio ads and a computer game narration. Thanks loads for the training." Richard McPherson, Bournemouth

"ITV1 have just offered me a 7 part documentary series." Liz Kershaw (NOT the radio presenter!) Royston, Herts

"Success! I've been accepted for the Jet Airways voiceover project. Many thanks for your guidance." Marc Fiszman, Swiss Cottage, N London.

"This week Chill FM will be podcasting the first of 10 scripts that I recorded yesterday." Deborah Devries, Lutterworth, Leics

2008-11-15T08:24:00.000-08:00

I am often asked how people can record voiceovers (and podcasts) at home. Consequently, I have put together an affordable Voice-Over Home Recording Starter Kit. To find out more please CLICK HERE!

2008-09-28T02:57:00.000-07:00

Sad news this weekend about Paul Newman who died aged 83. Amongst the many tributes, it's worth noting that his final role was as a voice-over in the Disney Pixar animation 'Cars'. He was not only a fine on-screen presence, but also a master of lifting the words from the page - an essential talent in voiceovers.

2008-03-07T12:06:00.000-08:00

TESTIMONIALS ..................contact details on request.

John Harley (Harrow) "Currently I'm netting about £600 - £800 per week. I am now the official voice artist at an Internet hosting company. A corporate presentation to be screened in Pakistan, a British animated film and a VO for a website... jobs started coming in immediately, just like you said!! Gary, I can't thank you enough!"

Jannine Church, (York) "I have just had my first job and got paid £1,100. So I've paid all my set up costs and I'm now in profit. Cheers Gary for pointing me in the right direction"

Lulu Dale (Reigate) "Just got 1st voice job today for property developers' video based in Belize. Thanks for helping me"

Chuksy Benamaisia (London) "A new Nigerian movie channel on Sky 331 has urgently offered me a voice over job. Thanks for everything."

Kathy Kennard (Grimsby) "Hi Gary, Just to let you know that I have done my first voice over job! It was for a corporate video for Ikea"

Sharon Grenham Toze (Wilstead, Beds) "I've earned over £800 in the last 3 months! thought you might like to hear from a satisfied customer/novice."

Jack Richardson (Wilts)
“ Your Master Class has certainly paid its way thus far. Just landed my first documentary, Hurrah! Also answer phones & corporate work, but I've done a couple of Europe wide TV ads ....my favourite to date is the animated fly through of the new terminal at Delhi International Airport.!!”

Bob Skrakowski (Leicester) "Just to let you know that I have just completed my first paid job!.... it was a health education DVD on how to clean your teeth!"

Mandy Worrall (Guildford)
"Gary offers a back up service of advice for his Master class. What I did not expect was to be given a referral which resulted in my first paid voice over contract. Thanks Gary!"

Beth Mayoh (Dorset) "Hi Gary.....just to let you know the great news - I've just been booked for a pilot cartoon!! I've been accepted by two small agencies..so it's all starting to happen; thank you so very much."

Cia Allan (Cheshire) "Just done work for a marketing DVD for a maker of Swiss watches and a New York TV company".

Laura Montemagno (London) "I just wanted to let you know that I've been offered that voiceover job from the ad you forwarded me! Thank you! I'm going into the studio this Thursday!"

David Jones (Farnham, Surrey)
"I have just received a job offer for a UK travel advert"

Louise Reichmann (Eel Pie Island) "So far I have done some work for a Bulgarian Hotel chain, a charity appeal on Berkshire radio and various audio messages for a technology company"

Deborah Sandford (Shepton Mallet, Somerset) "Doing your Master Class was one of the best things I did and this Voice Over business is great". Since attending, Deborah’s job credits include:Radio reading for a 'teaching English' radio programme; Greetings voicemail/message on hold; Narration; Documentaries & Jingles

Carina Grabois (Ealing) "After having my voice over masterclass with Gary, the feedback from the agencies I contacted was very good. As a result 2 agencies are representing me now and I had my first paid spot recently."

Christopher York (Dorset) "CNBC contacted me today to say that they really liked my demo and would I mind if they put me on their list of voice talent"

Ingrid Macpherson (West Sussex) "Can you believe I did get my first paid job! It was a voice message recording for a company in Toronto and believe it or not, I had to say 'have a great day' in an English accent!!"

John Clayton (Hampshire)
"….as a birthday present, my wife booked me up with Gary Terzza . Within a couple of weeks, I started to get my first few bites and they have kept on coming......thanks to Gary, I am now looking to get a home studio built due to demand."

NAOMI SMITH (London) “Just thought I'd let you know that I've done my first recording for a phone system in New York. The advice you provided was invaluable.”

Charlotte Jurd (Brighton) "Thank you so much for all your help and support last week. I have been receiving loads of audition requests .

Katrina Chamberlain (London) " Dear Gary, I just wanted to say thank you for all your help." Katrina's voice-over work includes:
*Video narration for iLoaded.com
*John Legend promo for Living TV
*'Braun Multiquick' sponsorship for ITV
*Carlton Cinema continuity announcements
*Voicemail and on-hold messages for the Daily Mail Group

David Jones (Farham, Surrey)
"Very highly recommended course! "

Jane Latto (Oxford) "Hi Gary, the voice-overs are going great" Since attending the Masterclass, Jane has recorded :
*Corporate videos
*Website advertising
*TV promotional narration
*Interactive voice recordings

Nicola Adams, (Battersea)."I just wanted to say thanks so much for the session on Saturday. You really put me at my ease and as well as giving me great instruction, you made the afternoon such fun."

Clare Scott (Brighton)
"I have nothing but good things to say about Gary Terzza. I travelled to London to meet Gary in his studio and met his amazing technician too. His superb voiceover masterclass was exciting and enlightening . Gary is superb in his field and a great tutor."

Peter Halpin (Bedford) "I've just had my first professional, and paid, voice-over work! I recorded two radio adverts for a local station in Liverpool and also have a podcasting company interested in using my voice. Thank you so much for all your help along the way and I would never have made it anywhere without your masterclass and your support since"

Phil Dixon (Wolverhampton) "Just had an e-mail from a radio station in Leicester asking me if I could do regular work"

Liz Kershaw (Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire) "After paying the studio, I still earned about £350 so very worthwhile!”

Lynne Ferguson (Glasgow) "Tomorrow, I record a 30-40 second advert which will be broadcast on 3 radio stations! Thanks for all your support - it will always be appreciated."

Cheryl McAvoy (London) now signed to leading voice agency Castaway.

Angela Shimmel (Birmingham) "Thank you very much for the Masterclass on Saturday. I admire your relaxed approach and professional ability. Have just been given a lead for 5 individual phone system messages".

Paul Ferguson (Kent)
"Hi Gary, a big thank you for Friday. It was really terrific and I really enjoyed it." Paul's voice-over credits include *Corporate narrations
*Documentary narrations
*Live radio news and information reads
*On-hold announcements

Sam Carbon (South London) "I have just recorded a VO for an American Private Charter company….I charged $125 – not a fortune, but a good start! "

Deborah Davies "the audio legal company are interested in using me - only 2 hours per month but it's a start and I was very pleased with my first efforts!”

Email Gary to ask more questions about his VOICE-OVERS MASTERCLASS
Click voice@vomasterclass.com

2008-01-07T08:23:00.000-08:00

If you can read and speak, you can earn a living from voice-overs. That simple? Well, sort of.

What you need to break into the industry is a well produced demo; this is a demonstration of your potential performing various scripts. It shows producers & voice agents what you sound like and what you are capable of; it is, in effect, your portfolio or 'audio CV'.

Your demo should include the following: commercials, trailers (or promos, as they are sometimes called), announcing (the links into programmes) and narration - which is anything from audio books to a documentary read, via on-hold telephone messages.

Voice-overs are made up of three elements:
1) the sound of your voice - its 'timbre'
2) the way you interpret a script and
3) marketing.

Coaching

All are important, but your first priority should be to record that demo (in CD and/or mp3 format) and showcase your natural voice quality, along with the unique way YOU bring a script to life. But, what if you are not used to reading aloud?This is where tuition can be highly effective. A good voiceover coach will bring out the best in your performance, demonstrating the do's and don'ts of aparticular piece; they will also match your voice style to the appropriate scripts - it's no good a soft, gentle voice being used for a powerful, hardsell ad!

Free lesson

For fun, see how you perform reading a TV voiceover script: click on http://garyterzza.co.uk/learn and compare your performance to mine…..you might be surprised at how good you are.

When it comes to experience, you have to bear in mind that each job you take on will be new; I attend sessions where I have never seen the script before and amcompletely unfamiliar with the style of reading required.

All voice-over artists have to rely on the audio producer to guide them in the right direction to achieve the desired performance. Experience in this business is learnt onthe job, but you have to start somewhere and that is why it is a pre-requisite to have a well produced demo, showcasing your potential.

Jobs

'Voice-over' is a broad umbrella term covering many different jobs from voicing ads, TV announcing, narrating documentaries and corporate videos right through to voice prompts and on-hold phone messages, interactive media, podcasting andeverything in between.
So the range of work is highly diverse and the job of an agent, producer or production company is to match the voice with the project; your voice demo effectively becomes your audition piece in this process.

You will be successful at some, but not others; it all depends on what they arelistening for. Then start marketing. It's all about the blood, sweat and tears of sending your work out to as many agents, production companies and producers as possible. It is no good having a fantastic demo if it just sits on your bookshelf!

So now it's time to get recording and let the world hear what you sound like.

Good luck!

GARY
Click on
http://vomasterclass.co.uk to find out more