In this episode, I’m exploring the world of voice acting - what it actually is, how people get started, and whether it’s something worth exploring for young performers.

When people think of voice acting, they often picture cartoons and character voices - but the reality is much broader than that. From audiobooks and narration to online content and commercials, voice work is an area of the industry that many actors begin to explore as they get older.

I talk about:

• What voice acting really involves
• The difference between character work and more natural voiceover styles
• Why voice work is often more realistic for older teens than younger children
• Platforms like ACX and Mandy

• Simple home recording setups and what actually matters
• Skills that support strong voice work, including clarity, pacing and truthful communication
• How acting techniques - including movement work like Rudolf Laban’s movement efforts - can help actors explore different vocal qualities and character choice

I also share a little about my own setup using a USB condenser microphone and Audacity, and why you really don’t need a perfect studio setup to begin learning.

This episode is designed as a grounded introduction to voice work for parents and younger performers - and we’ll be exploring the professional side of voice acting in much more depth later on in Series 2.

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Music: Soft Music by Nastelbom (Pixabay)