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What's the "Best" Voice Over Microphone? (The Answer Isn't What You Think)
I chat all things microphones with audio engineer Gillian Pelkonen. We share our favorites + how to choose the best one for you.
Dec 7, 20223 min read


FREE Download: Voiceover Project Service Guarantee
Want to set your clients up for successful projects? With a service guarantee, you'll never forget to ask the right questions or share...
Dec 2, 20221 min read


How To Improve Your Voiceover Website SEO
Since it's been so long, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about SEO again. What has changed in SEO over the past ten years?
Aug 2, 20223 min read


FREE Download: Cash Flow Tracking Template
Do you have no idea where your VO money is going? With a Cash Flow Tracking Sheet, you can track every penny that goes into and out of...
Jul 20, 20221 min read


Changed for the Better
my dear college friend Stacey Tirro writes a wonderful blog/podcast called 'Changed for the Better' and I am a recent guest. Enjoy!
Jun 7, 20221 min read


My Sennheiser 416, 6 Years Later
A little over six years ago, I bought a Sennheiser 416 microphone. I blogged a mic shootout and it is by far my most popular blog entry.
May 24, 20223 min read


How To Leverage YouTube
It's no secret that when it comes to online marketing, videos rule. What can you do to leverage videos in general and YouTube in particular?
May 10, 20222 min read


The Big Voiceover Survey! Why Data is Important to Understanding the VO Industry.
My dear friend and fabulous voice actor Carin Gilfry is here to talk about the 2022 Voiceover Survey!
Apr 5, 20223 min read


FREE Download: Audiobook Task Tracking Template
Freaking out about managing your audiobook projects? Use this template to track all your narration by chapter, file editing, file delivery..
Mar 29, 20221 min read


Voiceover Demo Package Tips
To demo package or not to demo package? When is the right time to invest in one and who should you produce one with...?
Mar 1, 20223 min read


8 Tips for a Standout Voice Actor Website
Of all the tools you have to market your voiceover business, your personal website is one of the very few you actually own. If you want to make a name for yourself and stand out against your competitors, a polished, professional website is a great way to show agents and voice seekers you’re there to be taken seriously. What are the components of a great voice actor website?
Jan 4, 20223 min read


Editing Auditions
How much effort you should put into editing your voiceover auditions?
Nov 16, 20213 min read


Announcing Studio Gear Recommendations
The next time you're looking to get a new piece of studio gear or want a new book to read, visit my Studio Gear & Recommendations page.
Oct 5, 20212 min read


The Voiceover Survey
What does a voiceover survey that 1,244 voice actors participated in say about the state of the voiceover industry? Let's find out...
Aug 31, 20214 min read


Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is already a part of the voiceover industry. What does that mean for voice actors...?
Jul 27, 20214 min read


Experimentation
"Experimentation is as valuable as success." What does this mean for your voiceover business?
Jun 29, 20212 min read


The New VO Strategist Blog!
Welcome to the new VO Strategist Blog! Well, it's not exactly new. The content is exactly the same now it's parked at VOStrategist.com/blog.
Jun 1, 20212 min read


New Voice Over Website
I have a new voice over website! www.TomDheere.com. Wix can do almost everything I need to run both my voiceover and coaching businesses.
May 25, 20212 min read


Voice Acting and The Periodic Table of Ideas – The Not Silent Blog 04/27/2021
The Periodic Table of Ideas is here! I had the pleasure of narrating this fascinating audio book thanks to my friend and author Ben...
Apr 27, 20213 min read


Google Drive: Your Voiceover Cloud Storage Solution
Why I Scrapped My Complicated Cloud Storage System I have a confession to make: I love Google Drive. Google Drive logo That might not...
Mar 23, 20213 min read


Voiceovers and Plugins – The Not Silent Blog 2/16/21
Plugins. This is a topic that is extensively discussed in every voiceover social media group I’m a member of. Here is how Wikipedia...
Feb 15, 20213 min read


Voiceovers and Data – The Not Silent Blog 1/19/21
Data has always been in short supply in the voiceover industry. Nobody knows how many voice actors are out there, how much money they...
Jan 19, 20212 min read


What Microphone Accessories Should I get?
Don't Let Bad Accessories Undermine a Good Microphone We all love talking about the star of the show: the microphone. We debate the Neumanns, the Sennheisers, and the boutique brands that promise audio gold. But what about the mic's entourage? It's easy to treat pop filters, shock mounts, and stands as a afterthought, but neglecting them is a good way to make a $1,000 microphone sound like a $100 USB mic plugged straight into a laptop. With that in mind, check out these recen
Nov 17, 20203 min read


Voiceovers And Scratch Tracks, Part 2 – The Not Silent Blog 10/13/20
Last week we talked about listening to scratch tracks. This week let’s talk about narrating scratch tracks. What’s the difference between...
Oct 13, 20203 min read
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