RESOURCES
Getting Started/General Information Websites:
Voice-Over Xtra START HERE! Great information in the Newcomer tab. Also sign up to receive their emails so you’re in the know about happenings and webinars.
I Want to Be A Voice Actor! – Dee Bradley Baker’s comprehensive all things to know about starting in the industry. It’s a rabbit hole of great information.
The Voice Over Entrance Exam – comprehensive downloadable pdf from Peter O’Connell. He’ll tell you straight up about this industry and what you need to consider. Check it out – it’s free but worth its weight in gold.
VO-BB Forum – One of the original forums for voice actors (before Facebook Groups existed). It’s 19 years strong.
Tom Dheere – VOStrategist – Tom is a wealth of information about running a BUSINESS – a VO Business – because that’s what you’re doing. Need help writing a business plan? Need a mentor or coach? Tom’s your guy.
Narrators Roadmap – All things Audiobook related. Want to know more about how to become an audiobook narrator? This is the place to start.
VORadioOnline.com – 24 hour streaming radio for voice actors with News and information, Gear Listings, Special features and Great Music! TNVO Studios is proud to provide the News Minute feature hosted by Christi Bowen!
V123 Pros Learn how to maximize your Voice123 Profile. If you want to make the platform work for you, then you need to take this class.
The Voice Over Resource Guide – There is no better place to find studio, training, agent or casting director information than this amazing online guide. Seachable and separated by region, it’s a wealth of information.
Must Read Books:
The Art of Voice Acting (multiple volumes) by James Alburger
Anything written by Pat Fraley if you are interested in animation or character work
The Voice Actor’s Guide to Home Recording by Jeffrey P. Fisher and Harlan Hogan
You Can Bank on Your Voice by Rodney Saulsberry
Tongue Twisters and Vocal Warm-ups by Rodney Saulsberry
More Than Just a Voice by Dave Courvoisier
Voice Over Legal by Robert Sciglimpaglia Jr
Secrets of Voice over Success by Joan Baker
Voiceover Achiever: Brand Your VO Career. Change Your Life. by Celia Siegel
V-Oh! Tips, Tricks, Tools and Techniques to Start and Sustain Your Voiceover Career by Marc Cashman
The Voice Book by Kate DeVore and Starr Cookman
Making Money in Your PJs: Freelancing for Voice-overs and Other Solopreneurs by Paul Strikwerda
Gear:
Guitar Center/GC Pro If you’re a Voice Actor in Nashville, this is THE place to get your gear. The Pros at GC Pro Nashville and TNVO Studios have partnered to put together some killer equipment packages at astonishing prices. There are 3 Tiers offered and prices are subject to change. These packages are designed to give you the best equipment at a great value. Click HERE to view the packages and ordering instructions.
WhisperRoom Vocal Booths – Tennessee made vocal booths. Proudly used at Tennessee Voice Over Studio. We highly recommend them.
VocalBoothToGo – Booths, Acoustic sound absorption blankets and more gear to make your studio sound it’s best.
ATS Acoustics – Sound Panels and other acoustic treatment to make your studio sound its best. TNVO Studios is proud to feature ATS Acoustic panels.
Full Compass Systems – VO Bundles for all price ranges. Customize or select one of the bundles for easy shopping. Great prices and helpful service.
Sweetwater – Gear (and candy) with great service. Tell Dave Brow TNVO Studios sent you.
Gear Bundles – BSW – Brought to you by The Voice Over Collective, these gear bundles are made for any budget.
Tech Help:
George “The Tech” Whittam Check out our Custom Page with special discounts for TNVO Studios Students. George is one of the “go to” guys in the business for tech insight, help and recommendations. His website is full of great webinars and lists for gear recommendations.
Jordan Reynolds – Voice Actor and Tech guy, Jordan will give you great advice on how to set up your home recording studio and share great tips for the best gear. His course on Universal Audio’s Apollo interface is a must if you have one.
Blogs:
While Podcasts have become the new blog, these guys have written excellent stuff over the years. Check out their archives for helpful information and industry best practices.
The Not So Silent Blog – Tom Dheere
CourVO 2.0 – Dave Courvoisier
Nethervoice – Paul Strikwerda
Voxmarketising – Peter O’Connell
Podcasts:
Top 30 Voice Over Podcasts – Top 30 VO related Podcasts listed
The Making Wavs VO Podcast – TNVO Studios Coaches Kevin Kilpatrick and Bobbi Maxwell
Audiobook Narration for Beginners – TNVO Studios Coach J Rodney Turner
Voice Acting Stories – TNVO Studios Virtual Assistant Veronica Barrera
VOpreneur – Marc Scott
The VO Breakfast Show – Jamie Muffet and Carin Gilfry
Business Needs:
Website creation – Voiceactor.com and Voice Actor Websites; These both offer amazing options for voice actors and excellent value. Voiceactor.com is a DIY website creator that is simple yet powerful. Use code TNVO at Voiceactor.com to receive $20 off a yearly plan.
Accounting Programs for invoicing and receiving money – Wave, Paypal, Wise, Skrill, Transferwise
Rate Guides – GVAA Rate Guide and Gravy for the Brain Rate Guide
File Transfer Sites – WeTransfer, Dropbox, Box
Pronunciation Guide – Forvo
Word Calculator – The Voiceover Professional’s Word Counter
Agents/Studios/Rates Listing – The VORG (Voice Over Resource Guide)
Legal Help (contracts, etc) – Robert Sciglimpaglia Jr.
File Backup – Backblaze
Email Marketing Programs – Constant Contact, MailChimp, Emma
Visual Content Creation – Canva
Contracts – add the The NAVA AI Rider to your contracts to protect your voice from misuse
Vocal nebulizer to keep your vocal cords healthy – VocalMist
Vocal Health – Brienne Hennessy, Your Vocal Vitality If you’re having issues with your voice – there’s no one better to help you restore or find it.
Website Hosting/Domain Names:
Upper Level Hosting – Fellow voice actor/producer Brad Newman’s excellent website hosting and domain name registry. Best customer service in the industry – hands down!
