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I am getting back into the voice-over business after being out for several
years, and the first item we had to do was to strip down my old radio
announcing habits and realize that voice-over is a completely different animal.
Keith matched my tone, voice and timbre to professional voice-over artists and
together we studied the style and approach, while at the same time keeping my
own personality and voice quality. Keith has taught me to be me, but in a
professional manner. Keith has a super ear and outstanding editing qualities.
His love for the business is quite evident, and his enthusiasm is very
catching. He expects you to work and instills in you the same demanding skills
required for this business. At the same time, Keith is quick to give praise
where it is due, and he always leave me with a desire to even double my efforts
to achieve my potential.
Most of all, Keith has a wealth of knowledge that he shares freely, while at
the same time, he expects you to write down the "Keithisms"; so far, my
notebook is nearly full. Each session is building on the other, and I guarantee
you my demo will be dynamite.
Finally, I actually teach Speech in college, and my sessions with Keith have
made me a much better teacher. My listening skills are so much better. Every
teacher needs a mentor, and Keith is mine.
Dear Keith
Again, I really do appreciate all your advice, insight and "patience" with me!
I've learned so much with your training and I'm very grateful for it! And, thank
you for the demos......they really sound great and I'm very pleased with them!
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Subject: My Big Woops
Dear Keith,
I've always been a believer in 2nd opinions. Because of that, I
decided to just try another coach. Just to see another approach. I
was fully satisfied with our sessions, but it's my natural instinct
and curiosity to try somebody different. Big mistake.
I wasted my money with another coach. Yes he is professional and he
has a slick website and has connections to other VO professionsals.
All he did was blab to me about how to market myself in the business,
websites to check out, some tips on pricing stucture, etc. Everything
I heard from him could have been sent to me in an email. He didn't
ask me to read off anything. He heard a sample of my voice that I
sent to him. He brushed it over in 10 minutes and went into a bunch
of blabbing the rest of the time. We didn't do any takes, record or
playback sessions. Nothing. I could send you the recorded
conversation. It was a joke.
The sessions I had with you were nothing like that. From you I
received honest to goodness coaching. Right off the bat you asked me
to read a script and we worked with it. You gave me advice on
everything I need to know. Timing, sincerity, speed, and you made
many important points to remember. You had me write them all down. You
even went into all the other good stuff. Good microphones, the
business, how to conduct myself in a session, how to get inside the
head of the script writer, etc. Your coaching style is honest and
serious, but the sessions are fun and entertaining. The perfect
balance.
Keith, I was a fool to waste my money elsewhere. Since our coaching
sessions, my agent has noticed drastic improvement. I'm glad I found
you. If you have time, please allow me to order a few more
sessions with you ... Thanks so much.
Kindest regards,
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