Voiceover Lessons for Beginners
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John Matthew dispenses his knowledge and experience from 30+ years as a working voiceover artist. The lessons are short and focused on a single subject. Lessons 1 through 11 are a self-guided beginning course in voiceover work, complete with assignments to keep you actively progressing toward becoming a competitive voice talent. After that we cover a range of topics useful to both beginners and intermediates. Thanks for listening!
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Let's demystify the complicated world of voiceover microphones.(00:00) Intro(00:30) Three Categories of Voiceover Mics(00:59) Condenser Microphones(02:14) Dynamic Microphones(02:55) Content Creator Microphones(04:16) OutroCondenser Mics:Neumann U87Neumann TLM 103Sennheiser MKH416 (I used this for years)Shure KSM32Dachman DA87 (my current mic)Audio-Technica AT4040Audio-Technica AT2020Rode NT1Dynamic Mics:Shure SM7BElectro-Voice RE20Shure MV7Shure SM57/58 (mostly used for instruments & live vocals)Content Creator Mics:Rode PodMicFiFine micsBlue YetiMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoSupport: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Questions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
Claudia Dunn is back to talk audiobooks. This time we talk about the Audio Publishers Association Conference (APAC), and how Claudia got her start in audiobook work.(00:00) Audio Publishers Association Conference (APAC)(04:18) How Claudia Got Started in Audiobook Narrationhttps://www.claudiadunn.com/My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoSupport: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Questions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]*This interview segment was edited for brevity.Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
Vocal warmups are an important part of being a voice professional. Here is some foundational advice for building your vocal health routines.(00:00) Intro(00:38) Why do a vocal warmup(01:29) How to start building a vocal warmup(02:27) Different vocal exercises for different purposes(2:56) Vocal coach recommendationsNicola (Nic) Redman:https://nicolaredman.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NicRedmanVoicehttps://open.spotify.com/show/0IhZQSng8udcgJXvfeAhgR?si=9b065d869051432bKatarina Hornakova:https://www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/https://www.youtube.com/@healthyvoicetipsMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoSupport: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Questions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
My good friend Claudia Dunn is a classically trained stage and voice actor, and a Second City Improv alumni. She shares her extensive audiobook experience in part one of our first interview.(00:00) How to be an effective audiobook narrator(06:59) How to get audiobook narration workhttps://www.claudiadunn.com/My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoPodcast Home: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jmvopodcastSupport: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Questions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]*This interview segment was edited for brevity.Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
Amazon has everything, but is it the best place to buy recording & production equipment for your voiceover studio?Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/Guitar Center: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Musician's Friend: https://www.musiciansfriend.com/CORRECTION: Sweetwater does have one flagship store at their campus in Fort Wayne, IndianaMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoPodcast Home: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jmvopodcastSupport: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Questions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
For you current and future voiceover studio techies, we go under the hood (a little) to reveal a simple lesson learned from issues I've had with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen audio interface and Sound Forge.My special guest voice for this episode is Kazu Kusano!!https://kazukusano.com/My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
It's easy to get lost in the endless jungle of home studio equipment choices. Here's my way of keeping it simple.My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewInterface Video: https://youtu.be/wlc3-xzplE4?feature=sharedMy New Interface: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/iD24--audient-id24-10-by-14-usb-c-audio-interface?_queryID=e7af6e37ab4b1d18b936e6485f41813d&_index=production_productsMy New Microphone: https://www.dachmanaudio.com/products/da-87se?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=22125069018&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22135050913&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_L_FBhDmARIsAItqgt7ww1uf6zLatJKVP9tpmYwv5EvkTmQ5hjRD7YXzHEjQQV09fdad994aAkYqEALw_wcBQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
When NOT to audition!My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
Should you take the time to audition for a long-shot?My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
If you want to be a pro, act like a pro.My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
Answer these three questions for deeper connection to your audience - and better performances.My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.com[NOTE: I won't receive comments left on platforms I don't have accounts with, so please use the email if you don't hear back from me.]Copyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
What you want to do in the voiceover business may not be what the business wants you to do.My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.comCopyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
Why you need to connect when practicing your diction, and how to do it.My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.comCopyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
A look at how fear of failure can effect you as a performer, and how to handle it.My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.comCopyright 2025 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use permitted, including use for AI training or content creation. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
How to handle script problems when recording on your own.Example 1: We recommending using water with soap.Solution: We recommend using water with soap.Example 2: Soap, for example, is an example of a consumer cleaning a product.Solutions: AS ISSoap, for example, is an example of a consumercleaning product.Soap is an example of a consumercleaning product.Example 3: To delegate the control by assigning user rightsto a group using group policies, in the future, you can add new members to the group who need the permission granted by this group.Solution: AS ISMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.comcopyright 2024 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction permitted. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
A simple 3-point strategy for handling script problems in a client-directed voiceover session.My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/johnmatthewvoWebsite: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.comcopyright 2024 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction permitted. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
A very simple but powerful practice & warmup technique to improve your voiceover auditions and jobs.Sample Copy: The demand for modular manufacturing isaccelerating rapidly as dealers, general contractors, and end users embracethe unparalleled benefits of modular products.Website: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewThe Lessons on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw33En2XnPZnJDIH-rUDguk_mymLzpEBQQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.comcopyright 2024 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction permitted. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
A more hopeful and less terrifying discussion of the future of voiceover work in the new world of AI.Website: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewThe Lessons on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw33En2XnPZnJDIH-rUDguk_mymLzpEBQQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.comcopyright 2024 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction permitted. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
A terrifying look at the future of voiceover work in an AI world...?!?Website: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewThe Lessons on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw33En2XnPZnJDIH-rUDguk_mymLzpEBQQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.comcopyright 2024 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction permitted. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
John solves a common beginner's dilemma with this simple tip.Website: https://johnmatthew.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnmatthewThe Lessons on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw33En2XnPZnJDIH-rUDguk_mymLzpEBQQuestions & comments to jmvopodcast@gmail.comcopyright 2024 John Matthew, all rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction permitted. Music & SFX copyright Envato and/or their associated artists. Graphic images copyright John Matthew or Canva and/or their associated artists.
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