Can You Make Money Doing Voice-Overs?

• Trailers
• Video games
• Online training/e-learning
• Phone messages
• Podcasts
• Audiobooks
• Promos (TV and radio)
• TV and radio commercials
• Films (short movies, animation, etc.)
• Documentaries

Here are the steps you’ll need to take to start working as a voice actor:

1. Gain Voice-Acting Experience

It doesn’t matter what kind of a new skill you’re trying to learn:

Your journey will always begin with building experience in the field where that skill is necessary.

Many voice actors launch their careers by learning how to act on stage.

There are two ways to gain voice-acting skills:

You can take lessons with an acting coach or sign up for online voice-over training (I’ll cover the second option in a minute).

1. Record A Voice-Over Demo

A professional voice-over demo is usually a few minutes long and has to contain the best voice-over work you’re capable of delivering.

Don’t let the idea intimidate you – a couple of various lines and dialogue you perform in different voices are enough for a demo.

Most voice-over artists have two types of demos – one that shows their commercial skills and another that introduces their character work.

Once your demos are ready, feel free to upload them to audition sites or send them to talent agencies that accept such submissions and might take you as their client.

1. Go Through Voice Acting Auditions

Other ways to secure auditions are to hire agents to discover them for you or network with casting directors if you know any.

Preparation is the key to auditioning successfully for a voice-over job:

Devote enough time to study the character breakdowns and practice the pronunciation the project requires.