A Beginners Guide to your First Voice Over Demo

A Beginners Guide to your First Voice Over Demo | DIY

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Most of us can’t get a professionally produced demo right out of the gate. So, what do we do? We make it ourselves. If done right, it can get you tons of work until you’re ready to get one professionally done. In this video, I’ll teach you exactly what you need to do to create your very first demo so that you can get started working as a voice over artist right away.
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@AxylusMaximus 2 жыл бұрын

The stuff he says in the beginning is educational but 5:07. Its super helpful from there on.

@SofouleeASMR 2 жыл бұрын

Doing God’s work. Thank you

@TheShoetotha2 2 жыл бұрын

6:07

@simphiwemthombeni2024 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@AlanaGurl 2 ай бұрын

Bless you 😂😂

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@coldhands2802 Жыл бұрын

Went to broadcasting school and have a pretty deep voice. I tried some voiceovers to ppl IRL and despite me not having the confidence, their reactions gave me the confidence. They said I should totally go for this, I sound great, etc. So here I am trying to find one of my dream jobs.

@bernie472 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Bill. I'm 47 now, just trying to get started in this with no experience, (although my dad was in radio for 35+ years,) and I have no problem doing audio books, or any voice over work for that matter.

@mml1224 5 ай бұрын

i'd like to hear more about your story and i how i can get into the business , entry level, doing , do you know the pay and how to get started? thanks

@Ducci_son 8 ай бұрын

I'm starting 100% fresh never don't this before with passion so i appreciate your knowledge and guidance.

@sandraweisner3642 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill. Been whining about getting nothing off Fiverr for two months. Got a request from a buyer for one of my genres prayer and meditation. It's the first real nibble I've gotten. Now I need to record my DIY demos for Fiverr Audiobooks an Faith Based. And do my demo for ACX. In the meantime, I need to start a read of my late husband's book. Nothing to lose. Listen to your videos every morning. Thank you for all you do. Blessings, Sandra

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Sandra, and congrats!

@Avedis-G 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill! I’m sure you’re saving all of us years and years of mistakes. Thanks for giving us the best shot possible.

@takelateasley264 2 жыл бұрын

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@takelateasley264 2 жыл бұрын

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@saintlucyfilippini8580 Жыл бұрын

If you complete your task then get an offer.

@HAGross-ej6cn Жыл бұрын

I totally agree, thanks so much. Very generous!

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! :)

@Kevinmuckout 3 жыл бұрын

Bill, I have been watching your video's for quite a while now. I appreciate everything you share and having just completed my studio I'm ready to build my first DIY demo... and you drop this video. Perfect timing. Thank you.

@robertacevedo2622 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video with very solid advice. It's nice to see someone genuinely trying to help others, and not just sell their products and services.

@abdullahouazri4203 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bill! Thanks for the video. I've been watching all of your stuff lately and it helps so much. Huge thanks to you and all who you've worked with to make a career in VO easier and more successful for all of us.

@shelbywalden322 2 жыл бұрын

Bill, thank you so very much for your willingness to share information regarding voiceover. This is much needed and you made it simple. I will look for other videos.

@earlmehraban 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! You've given me some bite sized steps I can take, and that's perfect!

@vickienoel4870 Жыл бұрын

Four words for you Bill..."YOU.ARE.THE.BEST!" I not only found this so easy to follow, I feel pumped to jump right into it, starting today! Thank you!

@ogfit5448 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the work you do educating people about the field. I have a deep professional sounding voice and have been told i should try voice acting for years but never gave it a serious thought until i found your videos. I know not everyone will make it their career so I'm just going to do it for fun as a hobby and if I happen to make some money then that's a bonus!

@tamaracampion9168 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! I was literally sitting down to work on my Demo today! Perfect timing!

@SoMedatRwalker Жыл бұрын

Bill.... I am brand new to the VO world and your videos are gold .... Thanks for taking the time to help out and share what you have learned.

@meganrasey4377 2 жыл бұрын

This was incredibly helpful. Dave Kraddick was a dear friend of mine and he inspired me to get into and stay in radio and voice over work. I'm finally able to begin that road. Thank you. Truly, this was amazingly helpful!

@insiadurrani9793 4 ай бұрын

This is so comprehensive yet brief. Thanks so much, super helpful!

@MarilynHarding 2 жыл бұрын

This was really great! Actionable, inspiring and confidence building! I can do this!! THANKS Bill!

@Sasha0927 2 жыл бұрын

This video spoke to my soul, lol. I hear I have a "soothing and relaxing" voice and was strongly leaning toward getting started in narration, eLearning, documentary, maybe business sorts of work. Super pleased to hear that I'm aiming high by aiming low. :P

@NaturesRelics 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo to You Bill, once again, for such genuine encouragement and help to us Newbies!! Sharing, sharing, sharing👍🏻

@user-et1gu5sw1c Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! Great info. Thanks again for giving us invaluable advice on how to start a voice over career.

@litzvoiceactor 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill love your videos, always SO honest and helpful.

@joywest1078 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Bill and Thank you so much for creating this video! I got a lot out of it and you've given me a clear lit path to go with. There is so much information out there for beginners and I didn't know where to start.

@bennyacosta1560 11 ай бұрын

I come from a completely unrelated field. So from the bottom of my heart. I thank you very much for going over the ABC's of this kind of work. Thank you for being kind enough to share your experience and your expertise.

@BryerTheKing1 Жыл бұрын

I like how u motivated many by releasing the facts like people need voice actors more than ever now!

@dipankarc Жыл бұрын

Bill, that's undoubtedly some valuable advice not just for starters but even for people who're already in the industry. Hope to see more good content from you. Thank you. Btw, I loved the sound quality you're getting from your voice booth.👍😊

@julianbatcheler9970 2 жыл бұрын

I’m quite confident and I was a sound engineer and worked on the other side of the booth. With an aim to start my one you tube channel rather than be a pro voice over artist, I have found your films very helpful. Thank you :)

@nev72tep 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Bill! I've been really kicking myself for not having a demo and missing out on opportunities I find on Twitter. Maybe this would help me get my foot in the door for some great gigs! Gonna scour some copies and books to read now.

@leahoubre-tyson4633 2 жыл бұрын

I'm on stage number one and I am overwhelmed. Thanks for these videos.

@chikemadekwe5737 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you very much for that information, it's worth it’s weight in gold. I've been watching a lot of videos on voice overs, this has been the best so far. Very informative very inspirational. Thank you again.

@indiescotland7826 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I found this video, I want to do this but felt so daunted. Its so nice to have direct instructions!

@tarahelene7903 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill for sharing your knowledge. This is very informative and helpful.

@thinbluelaneproductions3798 2 жыл бұрын

You are truely a gift. Thank you for this video.

@sarahadair6126 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Bill! I'm trying to get back to work and am very interested in audiobook narration. Your videos are a great asset!

@The-Portland-Daily-Blink 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Audio books probably are a great way to start, and being able to read aloud well is definitely a plus. Thanks for the video here, very informative.

@zacherygoodridge851 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bill!! This was truly helpful in more ways than one!! I will do my best making my demo!!!

@stevietturnervoiceoverserv5381 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Bill - I’ve been a fan for the past couple of years and slowly but surely building the foundations of my voice over business based very much on your teachings - cheers and Peace and Love from Liverpool 🇬🇧

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, Stevie! Glad to hear things are going so well. Same to you! 😁

@Tattertotman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill i really appreciate your time and education you shared this helps a ton!!!

@mrjoeykim 2 жыл бұрын

soo much gold here. Thanks again, Bill! You're a Godsend!

@mtgaming8170 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! i've been so nervous about starting and this is gonna help me a lot thank you so much

@HeavenPlayer 3 жыл бұрын

Man you are so informative. I am hoping to try VO soon. I will probably starting in the summer to try and get some stuff out there. Like you help me by learning new ways to develop and new sites to try out. Thank you so much for what you do and the advice to give new people like me hope and ideas to try. Again thank you so much Bill.

@MikeJordan-ht7mf 3 ай бұрын

This is really great information and I want to thank you for being so generous with your power/knowledge and sharing it with us! We need more hero’s like you sir! Thank you so much for this priceless info!

@RakeshPatel-eg5vq 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, some great info here. Lots of confusion on where/how to start and this certainly helps!

@ericdamian6373 3 жыл бұрын

Very insightful as usual. Thanks for sharing, Bill!

@ricksanchez5900 Жыл бұрын

Good morning! Thank you again for sharing! You are very easy to listen to and very helpful!

@Rouzario 5 ай бұрын

This is the best video I could ever find. Thank you so much ♥ You're doing the difference.

@BeefForLess 3 жыл бұрын

I immediately after seeing this had to watch it. This is more sound advice, Bill, thank you!

@lara3388 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Bill! I'm so grateful that you are sharing your knowledge and experience, putting out these videos and giving people guidance. I'm trying to help my husband get started in voice over. He does the voice, I do the editing and marketing since he has to work his dayjob.

@jasminemacdonald0718 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for putting this info out there, it’s really helped and encouraged me!! 🙏

@benmccainmedia 2 жыл бұрын

Great information Bill! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

@janduplessis8968 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill once again for a great video!

@erikhansen6165 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expertise. I very much enjoy learning from your videos. Very useful content.

@Sewprano 2 жыл бұрын

Just the kind of straightforward, to the point info that I needed. This is golden info! Thank you!

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! 😁 I really appreciate that. I try to have my content be practical and easy to implement.

@hubbabubbastar 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Bill! I'm excited to start!

@BenVanceMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you a ton Bill! Packed with value!

@bohlempire9537 8 ай бұрын

Excellent advice and explanation! Thanks once again Bill!

@crysaura 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly this was the most comprehensive and honest video I’ve seen when it comes to voice acting. You explained it in a way that made so much sense and taught me so much as well. I’m finally getting out of my own way, I’ve wanted to do this very thing since I was 10 years old. I’m going to be 32 in August. I don’t want to waste anymore of my life not chasing this dream. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and so many others, you are truly loved and appreciated 💜💜💜

@CMRBURE 9 ай бұрын

I am so glad I found your channel. I took a one day voice over course several years ago and really liked the lady, but I wasn't interested in doing 'character' voices for fiction or cartoons, etc. I got a bit turned off(scared off) by all the information she tried to cram in one day, but I want to try again. Your information got that spark fired up in me again...thank you for your time.

@carlimuzquiz979 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thank you for all the great tips & advice. You are amazing.

@austin_mowat_ 3 жыл бұрын

Boy have I been waiting for this one

@AndyRhodes1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bill, for this very helpful information!

@AlanFairweather Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill. Of all the advice offered over the internet, yours is the best. I've started on audio books, and that has been great for experience and learning. Just had a message through ACX a few minutes ago to produce my third audiobook.

@sonesonita5772 Жыл бұрын

Hi, may I ask where to get sample audio books scripts to practice for a demo? Thank you

@balebu1 2 жыл бұрын

THE BEST advice I have heard on the subject. Thank you so much. If I start this and start making money, I'll look for you to show my appreciation. 👍🏾 The pandemic has made me decide on a career change. I don't like how my natural voice sounds on recordings, but all my life I've been told I have a radio voice... we'll see!

@jcastprod 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, exactly what I was looking for to get started.

@aliciabaugh7605 Жыл бұрын

Such great advice!!! Thanks Bill

@philp1072 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR HELPING ALL OF US BILL!!

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! :-)

@StephenGomez21 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just wanting to get start. That was great information thank you !!

@onelinkadvt9800 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful advice and sincere guidance

@itscriispy 11 ай бұрын

This is increadibly helpfull, great video with lots of good info. The thought of doing voice over has been bugging me at the back of my head for AGES now. A few people have recommended me to try and I think I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks for the help :)

@bananaappel6557 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen some videos on youtube on this topic but your videos I like the best

@menacingspirits4559 7 ай бұрын

I took 5 minutes for you to get started, but it was very concise and well done. Thank you. Your advice will be helpful, I'm sure.

@richardderry8453 Жыл бұрын

Great channel Bill. These are really informative videos

@fibromyalgiajourney-denisebowe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! Needed to hear this today.

@cyrusjafari7392 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch your new video, I become more knowledgeable and educated in voice over. As always, thanks a lot Bill. You are the best my freind.

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 3 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! I try to have all my videos be super informative. Thanks for watching! :-)

@dr.peterrecktenwald2295 Жыл бұрын

I’m super new and I’m learning a ton from you thank you so much

@rossbranje8353 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for this video, Bill. I've procrastinated for a few weeks about doing a demo by myself because I was so intimidated by the background music, etc. Your suggestion to create a 'dry' demo was a game changer for me. I look forward to getting this show on the road ;-)

@poultry-lover6665 5 ай бұрын

How’s your VA goin? I wanna become one aswell? So has it been well? Or u got any jobs?

@laurag725 Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video!! So very helpful! Thank you!!

@HeatLedgerKicks Жыл бұрын

You have a great channel my man. Thanks for the info.

@v4d 4 ай бұрын

Super helpful @bill, thanks for sharing your experience

@aaronlapacz6828 2 ай бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you for all your advice and motivation. Just finished the arduous task of recording and editing my audiobook and commercial demos and finally have them posted on my Upwork profile and website. Feeling optimistic for the future. :)

@CosmicCloudss 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing video. Thank you so much for the direction. I have been feeling lost on how to start this. 😅

@cynthiaatwewontwobblealway9182 Ай бұрын

I absolutely appreciate this video! Awesome guidance!

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees Ай бұрын

Thanks Cynthia!

@TravelPortugalBrasilTPB Жыл бұрын

I fully watched this, thanks for all the advices.

@mocillewilson5143 18 күн бұрын

Great advice for beginners on a shoestring budget. Thank you

@Gayle1962. Жыл бұрын

Great informative video. Thanks so much for details and tips!! 😊

@sandyhuston1642 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! This is so helpful.

@pookiechillbeats 2 жыл бұрын

This is very informative. Thank you, Bill.

@amcafee4275 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am in the process of trying my hand at voiceovers to earn extra income. Thanks for all the great advice.

@rociodeleonpantoja Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you so much! 😌

@stoweby 3 жыл бұрын

Really needed this one

@lokavyatv311 Жыл бұрын

you are very good in communicating and grasping audience attention

@ejsam4104 2 жыл бұрын

Great video sir! Thank you for making it. I'll be heeding your advice as I gear up to make my first demo.

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Oh, fantastic. Glad to hear it. Feel free to keep me updated on how things are going. 😁

@neetaarjun5019 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time and advice. God bless:)

@5j1kfamilyYouTube Жыл бұрын

This is amazing I am subscribing this was so helpful thank you and I am looking forward to more content

@melissa_renee 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful and encouraging! Thank you!

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad to hear you got a lot out of it. :-)

@tq325 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this advice.

@ChristineHorn 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you!

@allenbaluarte5325 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for inspiring me.

@TJ-fi7cb Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill!!! 👍🏾

@TommyFresh521 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your advice. I am an aircraft mechanic for a regional airline. People at work and my family have told me for years I should do voice over work. I am ready to make a DIY demo tape.