Parenting Behind the Mic - How to Start Your Child's Voice Acting Career

Parenting Behind the Mic - How to Start Your Child's Voice Acting Career

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  • 10. Anatomy of an Animation Voice Over Demo

    Welcome back to "Parenting Behind the Mic: How to start your child's voice acting career," a podcast presented by Bright Voice Studios and hosted by Marissa DuBois and Vanessa Marroquin.


    In this exciting season 2 episode, we continue our three-part series called "Anatomy of a Voice Over Demo" by delving into the world of animation demo creation. In this episode, we will be sharing valuable insights and tips on everything from selecting scripts to editing techniques, giving you the tools and knowledge needed to help your child excel in voice acting.


    Big shout out to our special guests from A Lil' Joy Kids Voiceovers - Lileina Joy and Lucy Capri!

    Be sure to show them some support.

    Website: www.aliljoykidsvoiceovers.com

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/aliljoykidsvo


    Interested in studying animation and commercial VO with Marissa and Vanessa? Be sure to RSVP for one of our Summer Series Workshops!

    For dates, more info, and to save your spot visit - www.brightvoicestudios.com/workshops

    Keep up with the latest... Connect with us on Instagram:

    @brightvoicestudiosla, @marissadubs, @vanessamvoice.

    You can also find us on TikTok: @marissadubs, @vanessamarroquinvo.


    Make sure to check out our website at ⁠www.brightvoicestudios.com⁠ for even more resources and information.

    Thank you for tuning in to "Parenting Behind the Mic," and make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on our latest episodes. Let's take on the world of voice acting together! See you behind the mic!

    34 min
  • 09. Anatomy of a Commercial Voice Over Demo

    Welcome back to Parenting Behind the Mic: How to start your child's voice acting career, a Bright Voice Studios podcast hosted by Marissa DuBois and Vanessa Marroquin.

    We're excited to kick off Season 2 with a bang, starting with the first episode in a three-part series titled Anatomy of a Voice Over Demo. In this episode, we'll be diving into the details of creating a commercial voice over demo, covering everything from script selection to editing techniques.


    This episode features commercial demos and tips from The Damsgard's of www.playthevoice.com

    Ashley, Gracia, Seth and Eliana Damsgard are four experienced pro VO kids and their contribution really helped bring this season 2 kick off to life!

    Be sure to check out their book, Kids Behind the Mic: A Parent's Guide to Voiceover by Eliana and Chris Damsgard, available now on Amazon.

    Don't forget to check out our website at www.brightvoicestudios.com for more information and resources.
    And mark your calendars for April 22nd, 2023 when we'll be hosting a free webinar to provide even more guidance and answer your questions about helping your child succeed in the voice acting industry. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-voice-over-for-parents-tickets-605315052617
    Connect with us on social media for more voice over tips and behind the scenes moments.

    Website: www.brightvoicestudios.com

    IG: @brightvoicestudiosla
    Marissa's IG: @marissadubs
    Marissa's TikTok: @marissadubs
    Vanessa's IG: @vanessamvoice
    Vanessa's TikTok: @vanessamarroquinvo
    Thanks for tuning in to Parenting Behind the Mic, and don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes. We can't wait to share our knowledge and help you and your child thrive in the exciting world of voice acting. See you behind the mic!

    29 min
  • 08. The Power of Finding Your Why at Any Age

    This is Parenting Behind the Mic - How to start your child's voice acting career: A Bright Voice Studios Podcast

    Hosted by Pro Voice Actors Marissa DuBois & Vanessa Marroquin.

    We’re here to help you navigate the ins and outs of your kid's voice over career with tips and tools you will need to succeed.

    As industry professionals, we will walk you and your child through the world of VO by covering topics like education, marketing, home studio, and mindset.



    In this bonus Season 1 Finale episode, Marissa discusses "the power of finding your why at any age", by sharing her personal story that led her to her "why" as well as 5 actionable exercises you can try for yourself and with your kids.

    In this episode, she gets raw and really wants to inspire you to dig deep and take the time to discover what your “why” is.

    Sign up for our mailing list and get your freebies here!

    findingwhy.brightvoicestudios.com

    warmup.brightvoicestudios.com

    voforparents.brightvoicestudios.com

    Be sure to join our mailing list for everything VOAtlanta, March 23-26, including sweet discounts and surprises!

    www.voatlanta.me

    Website: www.brightvoicestudios.com

    IG: @brightvoicestudiosla

    Marissa's IG: @marissadubs

    Marissa's TikTok: @marissadubs

    Vanessa's IG: @vanessamvoice

    Vanessa's TikTok: @vanessamarroquinvo

    Subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes.

    See you behind the mic!

    32 min
  • 07. Let's Talk About Mindset

    This is Parenting Behind the Mic - How to start your child's voice acting career: A Bright Voice Studios Podcast

    Hosted by Pro Voice Actors Marissa DuBois & Vanessa Marroquin.

    We’re here to help you navigate the ins and outs of your kid's voice over career with tips and tools you will need to succeed.

    As industry professionals, we will walk you and your child through the world of VO by covering topics like education, marketing, home studio, and mindset.

    Get your freebies here!

    warmup.brightvoicestudios.com

    voforparents.brightvoicestudios.com

    Be sure to join our mailing list for everything VOAtlanta, March 23-26, including sweet discounts!

    www.voatlanta.me

    Website: www.brightvoicestudios.com

    IG: @brightvoicestudiosla

    Marissa's IG: @marissadubs

    Marissa's TikTok: @marissadubs

    Vanessa's IG: @vanessamvoice

    Vanessa's TikTok: @vanessamarroquinvo

    Subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes.

    See you behind the mic!

    31 min
  • 06. Home Studio 101

    This is Parenting Behind the Mic - How to start your child's voice acting career: A Bright Voice Studios Podcast

    Hosted by Pro Voice Actors Marissa DuBois & Vanessa Marroquin

    We’re here to help you navigate the ins and outs of your kid's voice over career with tips and tools you will need to succeed.

    As industry professionals we will walk you and your child through the world of VO by covering topics like education, marketing, home studio, and mindset.

    Episode 6, Home Studio 101, is FULL of awesome tips and tricks for setting up your very own home studio. Whether you want to upgrade your current set up or are starting from scratch, Marissa and Vanessa break down everything you need to know. What kinds of microphones are out there and what we recommend for beginners, intermediate, and pro talents. The differences between soundproofing and sound treating. DIY booth hacks and more!

    For a complete list of the gear we discussed in the episode, go to homestudio101.brightvoicestudios.com to snag the PDF buying guide. You can even download it beforehand and use it as a visual guide as we talk through all the stuff you need.

    For more freebies, visit our site at

    https://www.brightvoicestudios.com/freebies

    As always, you can reach out to us via email or social media if you have any further questions!


    Website: www.brightvoicestudios.com

    IG: @brightvoicestudiosla

    Marissa's IG: @marissadubs

    Marissa's TikTok: @marissadubs

    Vanessa's IG: @vanessamvoice

    Vanessa's TikTok: @vanessamarroquinvo

    Subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes.

    See you behind the mic!

    28 min
  • 05. So Your Kid Has an Audition...

    This is Parenting Behind the Mic - How to start your child's voice acting career: A Bright Voice Studios Podcast

    Hosted by Pro Voice Actors Marissa DuBois & Vanessa Marroquin

    We’re here to help you navigate the ins and outs of your kid's voice over career with tips and tools you will need to succeed.

    As industry professionals we will walk you and your child through the world of VO by covering topics like education, marketing, home studio, and mindset.


    For freebies, visit our site at

    https://www.brightvoicestudios.com/freebies


    Episode 5 covers everything you need to know for your kid's voice over audition! How to prepare, the gear you need, how to read the specs, how to record, acting tools, and bonus tips...

    If you need a coach to help your kid with an upcoming audition we are happy to help. 

    As always, you can reach out to us via email or social media if you have any further questions!


    Website: www.brightvoicestudios.com

    IG: @brightvoicestudiosla

    Marissa's IG: @marissadubs

    Marissa's TikTok: @marissadubs

    Vanessa's IG: @vanessamvoice

    Vanessa's TikTok: @vanessamarroquinvo

    Subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes.

    See you behind the mic!

    28 min
  • 04. Voice Over Demos 101

    This is Parenting Behind the Mic - How to start your child's voice acting career: A Bright Voice Studios Podcast

    Hosted by Pro Voice Actors Marissa DuBois & Vanessa Marroquin

    We’re here to help you navigate the ins and outs of your kid's voice over career with tips and tools you will need to succeed.

    As industry professionals we will walk you and your child through the world of VO by covering topics like education, marketing, home studio, and mindset.

    Download your FREE Discovery Call guide here!

    discoverycallguide.brightvoicestudios.com


    For more freebies, visit our site at

    https://www.brightvoicestudios.com/freebies


    Episode 4 deep dives into what a voice over demo is, how you can prepare your child to record one, and the dos and don'ts of finding the right voice over demo producer.

    As always, you can reach out to us via email or social media if you have any questions!


    Website: www.brightvoicestudios.com

    IG: @brightvoicestudiosla

    Marissa's IG: @marissadubs

    Marissa's TikTok: @marissadubs

    Vanessa's IG: @vanessamvoice

    Vanessa's TikTok: @vanessamarroquinvo

    Subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes.

    See you behind the mic!

    30 min
  • 03. Finding the Right Voice Over Coach

    This is Parenting Behind the Mic - How to start your child's voice acting career: A Bright Voice Studios Podcast

    Hosted by Pro Voice Actors Marissa DuBois & Vanessa Marroquin


    We’re here to help you navigate the ins and outs of your kid's voice over career with tips and tools you will need to succeed.

    As industry professionals we will walk you and your child through the world of VO by covering topics like education, marketing, home studio, and mindset.


    Get your freebies here!

    warmup.brightvoicestudios.com

    voforparents.brightvoicestudios.com



    Episode 3 is all about finding the right coach for you and your kids.

    We cover...

    - Learning styles
    - Teaching styles
    - Virtual vs in person pros and cons
    - Outlining specific goals before coaching
    - Bright Voice Studios teaching styles
    and more...


    Website: www.brightvoicestudios.com

    IG: @brightvoicestudiosla

    Marissa's IG: @marissadubs

    Marissa's TikTok: @marissadubs

    Vanessa's IG: @vanessamvoice

    Vanessa's TikTok: @vanessamarroquinvo

    Subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes.

    See you behind the mic!

    29 min
  • 02. What is Voice Over?

    This is Parenting Behind the Mic - How to start your child's voice acting career: A Bright Voice Studios Podcast

    Hosted by Pro Voice Actors Marissa DuBois & Vanessa Marroquin


    We’re here to help you navigate the ins and outs of your kid's voice over career with tips and tools you will need to succeed.

    As industry professionals we will walk you and your child through the world of VO by covering topics like education, marketing, home studio, and mindset.


    Get your freebies here!

    warmup.brightvoicestudios.com

    voforparents.brightvoicestudios.com

    Episode 2 features snippets of material for educational purposes.

    1. Backyardigans Season 2 International Super Spy Part 1

    2. Crayola Creations Thread Wrapper Commercial 2015

    3. Vanessa Marroquin Promo Demo

    4. Little Angel Kids Songs and Nursery Rhymes YouTube My Parade Song

    5. Vanessa Marroquin 2 Crazy Pigs Audio Narration

    We do not claim rights to any copyrighted material. These are used for educational purposes only.


    Website: www.brightvoicestudios.com

    IG: @brightvoicestudiosla

    Marissa's IG: @marissadubs

    Marissa's TikTok: @marissadubs

    Vanessa's IG: @vanessamvoice

    Vanessa's TikTok: @vanessamarroquinvo

    Subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes.

    See you behind the mic!

    27 min
  • 01. Bright Voice Studios: An Introduction

    This is Parenting Behind the Mic - How to start your child's voice acting career: A Bright Voice Studios Podcast

    Hosted by Pro Voice Actors Marissa DuBois & Vanessa Marroquin


    We’re here to help you navigate the ins and outs of your kid's voice over career with tips and tools you will need to succeed.

    As industry professionals we will walk you and your child through the world of VO by covering topics like education, marketing, home studio, and mindset.


    Get your freebies here!

    warmup.brightvoicestudios.com

    voforparents.brightvoicestudios.com

    Website: www.brightvoicestudios.com

    IG: @brightvoicestudiosla

    Marissa's IG: @marissadubs

    Marissa's TikTok: @marissadubs

    Vanessa's IG: @vanessamvoice

    Vanessa's TikTok: @vanessamarroquinvo

    Subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes.

    See you behind the mic!

    15 min

About Parenting Behind the Mic - How to Start Your Child's Voice Acting Career

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