A few weeks ago I reached out to the man who’s designed recording studios for the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z, Harry Connick Jr., Alicia Keys and frequent Taylor Swift collaborator Jack Antonoff among many more. In the world of studio design, John Storyk isn’t just where the  … Read More

Radio voiceovers are different than those for other mediums. Learn about the most important vocal qualities in voiceovers for radio.  … Read More

For a better understanding of what’s involved in the recording process for voiceovers, check out this interview with Video Arts’ very own audio engineer John Shea.  … Read More

Being unaware of the jargon in your industry is one of the fastest ways to go from professional to amateur. The term “lay it down” makes an appearance in the voiceover industry and the motorcycle industry, meaning “let’s record” and “to crash” respectively.  … Read More

Fatigue is the fastest way to shorten your voice acting career and spinning your wheels is a guarantee for burnout. Consider these tips to avoid vocal exhaustion and mental burnout.  … Read More

An important aspect of motorcycle care is maintaining your suspension. A good suspension will soften your ride, ensure your wheels stay in contact with the road, and generally make the motorcycle more comfortable. To maintain the suspension of your voiceover and ensure the comfort of your listeners, your riding style should take the form of storytelling.  … Read More

Hired Gums is located in Fargo, North Dakota – the heart of the United States - and our voice talents are desired throughout the nation due to our accent neutral dialect. Do you think you have what it takes to be a voice artist for Hired Gums?  … Read More

SIPDE: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation deems these five behaviors critical for safe motorcycle operation. This same concept provides a framework for you to be audience-centered within the context of your voiceover production.  … Read More

Imagine you're the business owner of a bicycle shop, and you’ve decided it would be beneficial to produce a radio advertisement for your business. As you sit down to formulate the script for your advertisement, you realize there is a lot you want to say, but you only have a short time to say it.  … Read More

Stitching a Line: the art of slipping through traffic in a quick manner on a motorcycle; does not imply reckless weaving but controlled and deliberate maneuvers that allow a motorcycle rider to get through traffic as efficiently as possible.  … Read More