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YouTube can be used as a platform to express one's talents and showcase different sides of their creativity. With a bit of luck, a lot of hard work, and professionalism, it may even be the start of a career.
Voiceover artist and bass vocalist Eric Hollaway discusses his YouTube journey, including the importance of training, learning to speak in different octaves, and dealing with rejection. Hollaway shares his philosophy for growing on TikTok, emphasizing the importance of consistency and understanding the platform. Eric’s insights provide valuable advice for anyone looking to break into the voiceover industry or build a following on social media.
Eric’s channel, @thatbassvoice, now has more than 200k subscribers since he joined in 2006. He saw an opportunity to showcase his creativity and talent to a wider audience and he never stopped since.
Highlights
[01:24] Why Eric thought of joining YouTube in 2006
[05:19] How Eric gained recognition on TikTok and went from less than 200 followers to over a million
[07:05] TikTok's short videos played a significant role in the resurgence on YouTube
[13:34] Goal on social media is to expand to other platforms, collaborate with other artists, and introduce to new audiences
[15:37] Putting a lot of work into making videos and is learning to schedule recording days to be more efficient
[24:04] Passion for technology and experimenting with new platforms
[29:06] Why finding a niche is better than trying to appeal to everyone
[33:14] How aspiring musicians can become consistent, hard worker, and patient
[36:22] Challenges of being a full-time voice actor and content creator and how it affects managing time and maintaining a work-life balance
[39:41] Eric’s journey as a musician and content creator
[45:52] Importance of having a support system and how family and friends have supported Eric throughout his career
[52:37] Insights into how social media is used to connect with fans and promote music
[56:44] Eric’s plans for the future and how his career is evolving
[1:00:18] Tips for artists who are looking to collaborate with others
[1:02:53] Why giving back is important and how Eric used YouTube to raise money for various charities
YouTube can be used as a platform to express one's talents and showcase different sides of their creativity. With a bit of luck, a lot of hard work, and professionalism, it may even be the start of a career.
Voiceover artist and bass vocalist Eric Hollaway discusses his YouTube journey, including the importance of training, learning to speak in different octaves, and dealing with rejection. Hollaway shares his philosophy for growing on TikTok, emphasizing the importance of consistency and understanding the platform. Eric’s insights provide valuable advice for anyone looking to break into the voiceover industry or build a following on social media.
Eric’s channel, @thatbassvoice, now has more than 200k subscribers since he joined in 2006. He saw an opportunity to showcase his creativity and talent to a wider audience and he never stopped since.
Highlights
[01:24] Why Eric thought of joining YouTube in 2006
[05:19] How Eric gained recognition on TikTok and went from less than 200 followers to over a million
[07:05] TikTok's short videos played a significant role in the resurgence on YouTube
[13:34] Goal on social media is to expand to other platforms, collaborate with other artists, and introduce to new audiences
[15:37] Putting a lot of work into making videos and is learning to schedule recording days to be more efficient
[24:04] Passion for technology and experimenting with new platforms
[29:06] Why finding a niche is better than trying to appeal to everyone
[33:14] How aspiring musicians can become consistent, hard worker, and patient
[36:22] Challenges of being a full-time voice actor and content creator and how it affects managing time and maintaining a work-life balance
[39:41] Eric’s journey as a musician and content creator
[45:52] Importance of having a support system and how family and friends have supported Eric throughout his career
[52:37] Insights into how social media is used to connect with fans and promote music
[56:44] Eric’s plans for the future and how his career is evolving
[1:00:18] Tips for artists who are looking to collaborate with others
[1:02:53] Why giving back is important and how Eric used YouTube to raise money for various charities