There's a lot of gatekeeping around acting - did you go to drama school? Did you learn Shakespeare? Do you know Meisner and Stanislavski? There are also plenty of grifters who'll offer the Earth and then take your money, usually for barely adequate coaching or just as middle-men between you and actual teachers.
To start with, I can tell you that whether you went to RADA or you've performed Chekov in rep doesn't matter to whether you're a good actor. Don't get me wrong: going to drama school helps, and performing Chekov in rep helps, but neither are essential to the craft.
Being a good actor is about being able to affect the other: the audience and the other players. Scene analysis, character clues, identifying your character's goals (motivation!) and how they're going to achieve them (actions!) help you tell the right story and sound authentic.
What is essential is that you be good and different. Those two qualities will differentiate you from the crowd of wannabes with their USB microphones and vague dreams of dubbing anime!
‣ I've learnt from some of the best teachers (who themselves learnt from some of the best institutions).
‣ I have first-hand experience on how to approach being different in a competitive industry.
‣ I can prepare you for the realities of being a jobbing voiceover actor.
‣ I can teach you quick, effective methods to break down scripts (essential in voiceover).
‣ I have plenty of top-tips to help make your auditions stand out from the crowd.
‣ I'm honest and will be able to recommend you to other tutors/workshops if that would be best for your development and career.
‣ I am a working voiceover artist.
‣ I am friendly, approachable, safe and supportive.
Speak to me and find out if I can help you.
If you're brand new, then I've both practical tips to improve your acting method and insight into the industry to help you make informed decisions. Voiceover ain't all Daffy Duck and anime dubs, it's hard work!
Alternatively, if you're already a seasoned actor, I can help you identify your personal brand and give you ideas for marketing yourself effectively to The People Who Matter - getting a seat at the big table where the juicy roles are found.
If you're ready to leave rinky-dink £20 per-hour fan dubs on Twitter behind, drop me a line. The 30 minute consultation is free, and if you choose to work with me it's a flat rate of £75 an hour for one-on-one video chat to your agenda and schedule with no pressure.
