This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today’s topic is the career of voiceover, and includes my interview with renown New York-based voiceover talent Linda Bruno. Listen to this podcast episode to learn what goes into creating a successful career in the field of voiceover, from an insider who has done it.
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There is nothing like speaking with a master of any art, and Linda’s career credits speaks to her mastery of not only the art of voiceover, but the business as well. And to top it off, she continues to train her voice in the endless pursuit of higher levels of ability, and protection from strain. It is my great pleasure to work with her every week from her office to mine, over Skype.
Some of the topics we discussed include:
- What the preferred term for her line of work is.
- The trip to Miami with her father when she was 18 and the kindness of a pro that lit the fire for Linda’s voiceover career.
- The current state of business for skilled voiceover talent, and what Linda does to stay competitive in the field.
- What it means to work union (SAG-AFTRA) vs non-union.
- The really fun stuff: How Linda met Meryl Streep backstage while working the She Awards at Radio City Music Hall.
- The not-fun stuff: How she deals with difficult clients who don’t know what they want.
- What it means to be a professional with a great reputation in this field.
- How improv classes can be helpful for honing voiceover skills.
- How acting can help with message delivery in voiceover as well as singing performance.
- Why Linda still takes vocal lessons.
- Why Linda believes it’s no longer necessary to have an ISDN line for voiceover work.
- Her practical advice for those interested in developing a professional career as voiceover talent.
More about Linda Bruno:
Her website is www.LindaBruno.com. She can be contacted there.
From voicing promos for National networks to making you laugh with character voices to providing your pharmaceutical or banking information over the phone, Linda Bruno has been tagged a renaissance woman. Linda’s voice is used daily for Television, Radio, and multimedia formats all over the world. Currently she is the voice of HSN – Home Shopping Network, Disney Jr for South East Asia, Fandango, The Weather Channel as well as the voice of “Alex” for United Airlines’ website. Her specialties include Retail spots and auto dealerships. More Credits: Walmart, Pfizer, Disney Asia, HSN, The Weather Channel, Fandango, United Airlines, TLC – The Learning Channel, CNBC, CNBC Asia, CNN, Stride Gum, VH1, Nickelodeon, Verizon, Costco, McDonalds, AT&T, Kraft Foods. Various radio and TV stations across the country. Local and Regional auto dealerships including Mercedes Benz, Acura, Jaguar, Kia, Chevy, VW, Lexus, Honda and more.
Remember you can find me and my services for your voice, as well as contact me, at www.JudyRodman.com
I'm an award-winning vocal coach, recording artist, live performer, public speaker, published author, songwriter, musician, studio producer, blogger, podcaster and vocal consultant with over 50 years of success in the music and voice industry.
As vocal coach online globally, I help develop, maximize and protect voices of singers & speakers who seek to make the world better with their messages and artistic influence. My students and recording clients have appeared on The Today Show, Letterman, Ellen DeGeneres, The Voice, American Idol, America's Got Talent, Grammys, CMA, ACM & MTV Awards Shows, New York Times Best Seller list. They include major and indie recording artists and labels, artist development companies, touring and studio background singers, national public speakers, radio & TV personnel, teachers and voiceover actors.
My career credits include being voted ‘Best Vocal Coach' by Nashville Music Pros, 'Vocal Coach in Residence' by TC Helicon's VoiceCouncil Magazine, #1 and other top-10 Billboard singles as artist on MTM Records, winner of Billboard's and ACM's 'New Female Vocalist' award, BMI 'Million Air' award.
I'm a published author with several vocal training packages on disc and as online video courses. My blog and podcast ‘All Things Vocal’ have received over 2 million views and plays.
With thousands of studio credits, I produce country, pop, rock, singer/songwriter and r&b projects, working in the studio online and in-person. I also specialize as vocal producer on teams headed by other studio producers, and create arrangements and sing background vocals.
Member of SAG-AFTRA, BMI, AFM Local 257, ACM, NATS, I'm based in Nashville, Tennessee.
