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Mary Morgan VO

Voice Over Knowledge Shared Updated List

March 31, 2020 By MaryMorgan Leave a Comment


Yes folks! I’m still alive and quite busy these days. Due to the coronavirus I have a bit more time on my hands. I felt it best to update my Voice Over Knowledge Shared list as many things have changed. There are people on the old list I no longer associate with due to paying them for services that they did not deliver and thus have blocked me rather than handle the situation like a mature adult. People are scrambling to get into voice over more than ever before and competition is beyond challenging. You not only need solid acting skills and great demos. You MUST be able to record from your house and the audio needs to broadcast quality. No “ifs” and no “buts”. The biggest companies in the world are learning to record talent remotely and for a while, this is how it’s going to be until a miracle emerges for the human race.
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Filed Under: Creativity, Voice Over Tagged With: Acting, Animation, Characters, commercials, Creativity, home recording, home studio, Learning, marketing, professional, recording, social media, talent, Training, Video Games, VO, Vocal Health, Voice Acting, voice actor, Voice Over, voice over artist, voice over career, voice over studio, voice over talent, voice over websites

VO Atlanta 2018

March 27, 2018 By MaryMorgan Leave a Comment

So this was my first time at VO Atlanta and much like my favorite VO blogger Paul Strikwerda whom I finally met in person, I freaking loved it!

Good heavens I seriously don’t even know where to start. The people I met, the sessions I attended, the knowledge I absorbed, and the inspiration shared by veterans of voice over is worth every single penny!!!

If you truly want to be part of this profession, then you should know there are serious investments involved. I’ve also met quite a few people who insult VO conventions because they want to get work from attending it. But it’s not about that, even though I met people who have been signed by agents and got work with visiting casting directors almost right after the convention. You attend to build relationships with working professionals and get to know your VO family and friends. They’re the ones who welcome anyone and everyone with open arms whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced talent. Egos are left behind as smiles and support flood the atmosphere. [Read more…] about VO Atlanta 2018

Filed Under: Voice Over Tagged With: Animation, audiobooks, Characters, commercials, Commitment, Community, convention, Creativity, eLearning, fun, ideas, Knowledge, Learning, practice, presentation, professional, Promos, recording, sessions, talent, Video Games, VO, VO Atlanta, Voice Acting, Voice Over, workshop

Warning Signs

March 6, 2018 By MaryMorgan Leave a Comment

Not everyone approves of the #metoo movement, but the fact is, it’s real and it’s happening. What does this have to do with voice over? A sad fact is that predators also prey on voice over talent. A recent story has come to light about a highly respected coach by the name of Peter Rofé. I’ve been fortunate to work with TRUE coaches who are masters at the craft and helped me get where I am. However, I know that only so many other VO talent can claim the same thing. It really made me angry when I learned a horror story that happened to my friend Heather Costa, an amazingly talented voice. And because I’ve been a victim of sexual harassment twice I my life, I felt compelled to make sure this story was shared everywhere, especially to new potential talent reading my blog.

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Filed Under: Voice Over Tagged With: Advice, Community, Learning, professional, research, respect, social media, support, Training, Voice Acting, Voice Over, voice over coach, warning signs, warnings, work

Workshop Review: Ned Lott’s Singing in Character Class

February 6, 2018 By MaryMorgan Leave a Comment

How many ladies have ever dreamed of being Disney princesses, or leading ladies in an animated musical? How about guys? Ever wanted to be a Disney prince or singing sidekick? Well, first, please understand that taking this workshop won’t guarantee you anything, but it will help educate you into what’s involved when singing as a character, any character, really! You don’t even have to sound like a famous pop star or opera singer or a Tony award-winning performer. However, you do need to be able to carry a tune which for some people is easier said than done. Reading music is a HUGE plus as well or having some familiarity with it. But in a couple of cases having a good ear is enough. [Read more…] about Workshop Review: Ned Lott’s Singing in Character Class

Filed Under: Music, Voice Over Tagged With: Acting, Animation, Breathing, character singing, Characters, chorus, class, Creativity, Disney movies, Knowledge, Learning, music, musicality, musicals, Ned Lott, performing, practice, recording, singing, singing workshop, solo, songs, talent, Training, VO, vocal ability, Voice Acting, Voice Over, workshop

VO Negotiations

January 8, 2018 By MaryMorgan Leave a Comment

It’s a new year now! This means more info, lots of upgrades to software, new bookings and a plethora of experiences to share, so let’s get started.

As a talent you always have rights. Having a talent agent negotiate on your behalf is terrific, but not everyone has an agent and a growing number of clients prefer to work with talent one-on-one instead since most have home studios to work from.

I encountered a new client who was GREAT to work with. But at first I was a little wary. Here’s why. She was inexperienced at hiring Voice Over talent and in the beginning wanted me to sign a highly unusual contract. Non-Disclosure Agreements are more than totally normal and even I admit that in the super early stages of my career I didn’t understand them very well. Since then I have matured significantly with quite a few clients able to vouch for my loyalty as well as professionalism. But this situation proved a bit freaky. It occurred to me that anyone new to VO reading my blog would need to know a few things before signing away their freedom.  [Read more…] about VO Negotiations

Filed Under: Voice Over Tagged With: Advice, agreement, artist, Community, Creativity, Hard Work, home recording, home studio, ideas, Knowledge, Learning, legal matters, NDAs, negotiation, presentation, professional, professionalism, VO, Voice Acting, voice artist, Voice Over, work, work forms

Reasons why Voice Over can be hard work

October 30, 2017 By MaryMorgan 2 Comments

Please forgive me for such a long delay. October is my busiest month, not just for voice over but for my other careers. I am a severe workaholic, but I’ll my best to keep up with posting every 1-2 weeks.

So for today’s post, as always, please read but keep an open mind. The information here is based on my own experiences and that of some of my colleagues and friends. I don’t speak for everyone. And don’t let what I have to say discourage you from your VO journey. My only goal here is to share knowledge.

“I’m a Voice Over and I feel like I haven’t worked a day in my life.” When I first started in VO, a teacher actually said those words at the beginning of the workshop. Looking back, I would have started laughing out loud if I knew then what I know now. [Read more…] about Reasons why Voice Over can be hard work

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Voice Over Life: Building My StudioBricks Booth part 2

September 14, 2017 By MaryMorgan 8 Comments

Continuing from my last post with Part 2 of putting my StudioBricks booth together. If you haven’t read it yet, I suggest doing so to keep up with what I’m sharing here.

I had put my studio together with the help of my brother, my boyfriend and my Dad. It looked amazing and was quite cozy inside. However, after all the unloading, and putting it together one section at a time (which took maybe 3 hours), there was a problem.

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Voice Over Life: Building My StudioBricks Booth part 1

August 22, 2017 By MaryMorgan 2 Comments

Alright folks, many, many people have been asking for this and it’s finally here: my StudioBricks booth.

Expect quite a few pictures!

You can find another post about why I chose StudioBricks over other sound booth products on my blog.

For this post, I’m discussing the process of putting it together in a two-part series.

Ready?

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Embrace the Art of Learning Voice Over

August 17, 2017 By MaryMorgan Leave a Comment

 

Patience is a virtue often underrated due to a fast-paced society we live in. People want to be famous right now so that others will grovel at their feet and pay money to see them at a convention. They want to be rich so that they never have to get a 9 to 5 job or splurge on ridiculous luxuries. The list goes on of course.

However, if everything happened quickly, how would you handle the consequences of what comes after?

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Filed Under: Voice Over Tagged With: Acting, Advice, art, Commitment, Competition, creative, Creativity, Do Your Best, Hard Work, ideas, inspiration, Knowledge, Learning, practice, presentation, recording, respect, social media, Training, VO, Voice Acting, voice actor, voice actress, voice artist, Voice Over, voice over artist, voice over career, voice over studio, voice over talent, voice over website, work

10 Reasons why you won’t make it as a voice over part 2

August 1, 2017 By MaryMorgan Leave a Comment

Continuing from last time on 10 Reasons why you won’t make it as a voice over. Please remember it’s not about saying you will never be a voice over, it’s what you’re not doing that’ll keep you from being a voice over. [Read more…] about 10 Reasons why you won’t make it as a voice over part 2

Filed Under: Creativity, Voice Over Tagged With: Acting, Advice, Commitment, Competition, Creativity, Hard Work, inspiration, Knowledge, Learning, practice, presentation, recording, Training, VO, Voice Acting, Voice Over, work

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