More than Just a Voice

The Real Secret to Voiceover Success

By: Dave Courvoisier

Narrated by: Dave Courvoisier

Once a week, on average, I get a call from someone with a "really nice voice". He (or she) has been told by co-workers, friends, and family so many times that he has a terrific voice that he can't ignore it any more. His call to me is a first step in what he hopes will be a lucrative career in voice acting. Why me? Because I'm a well-known voice actor, and I have worked hard to gain that reputation.

In seven years of blogging only to the community of voice actors, specifically on the subject of voice acting, I've educated myself and others on the challenges of being a freelance voice artist. My first diplomatic answer to my caller is: being a success in voice acting requires more than just a voice. I've had to gingerly explain the real secret to voiceover success so often that it became clear: somebody needed to tell the truth about being a voice-actor. It's hard work! It's a business and should be approached as a business. It takes more than just a voice.

By my best ballpark estimate: a good voice will get you about a 10th of a mile down the road of voice-over success. In fact, in the first chapter of More Than Just a Voice: The Real Secret to Voiceover Success, you'll hear me ask: "How well do you handle rejection, even when you know you're better than the competition?" and states, "Accept that growing opportunities are counter-balanced by declining compensations and increasing competition."

There is no other voice-over book on the market with more practical advice than this book: The first section of the book gets right to the heart of the matter with some of the nuts 'n' bolts of the business of voiceovers:

• Five reasons not to produce your own demo
• Seven essential reminders before you send that audition
• There is no downtime
• Finding great copy

©2014 David P. Courvoisier (P)2015 David P. Courvoisier

Very Informative

I am considering going into this line of work, currently doing my homework on every level.

a good book for beginners in voice<br /> over over

this book has many lists of things to do but not exactly what to do first

A Goldmine of Voiceover Information!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

"More Than Just a Voice" isn't just a book, it's an entire course on everything you could ever want to know about how to be a successful voice actor. I can't imagine how much time it must have taken Dave Courvoisier to compile all the information, lists, links and other great data within this book. He could have charged $1000 and it would have been worth it!

What was one of the most memorable moments of More than Just a Voice?

Can't name just one... every part of it was engaging and memorable.

Which character – as performed by Dave Courvoisier – was your favorite?

I especially like the Dave character :)

Any additional comments?

Whether your a new voiceover artist or long-time veteran, there is information in the book that you NEED. I highly recommend it!

Wow!

Dave has done a wonderful job on this book! I've just finished listening for the second time and there are so many wonderful tips & resources I'm sure I'll listen again. It is also great reminder for seasoned voice talent. Thank you for providing so many wonderful resources to professionals!

Buy the hard copy!

I loved listening to this book. It is full of vital information, so much so, you need the hard copy or you'll be stopping the recording repeatedly to write down what he says. He is a wealth of resources.