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Voice over accents, dialects, and authenticity

March 6, 2026 by Michele Koch

As a voice actress, one of my skills I’m proud of is my ability to do accents. It’s something that has come from both specialized coach and living in varied places like London, Hawaii, San Antonio, and Massachusetts. I’m also one of those folks who can mimic an accent by listening enough. For instance, my […]

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When Life Disrupts Your Voice Over Business

November 20, 2025 by Michele Koch

Life happens. And some life events can supercede your voice over business. That’s what happened to me recently. I was hospitalized for about two weeks. I was alert enough to check email on my phone and answer some, but certainly not in a place I could audition or follow through with a scheduled session. Here’s […]

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Investing In Your Craft

October 8, 2025 by Michele Koch

This past May, I attended my second JMC Euro Retreat, this time in Holland at the Chateau St. Gerlach. The first Euro Retreat I attended was in Dublin at the famed K Club. Here’s the thing. The Euro Retreat is not cheap. Usually around $8000, but all expenses paid at a top resort/hotel destination, room […]

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Recording on the Road

June 4, 2024 by Michele Koch

Basic equipment you need when you travel It’s so comfy to be home sweet home in my own studio.  But now that summer is full on, people are going places.  How do you record when you’re traveling or on vacation? Travel rigs are essential when recording on the road.  You’ll need a trusted microphone, an […]

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5 Ways to Save Money When Hiring a Voiceover

October 7, 2021 by Michele Koch

Maximizing the value of your voiceover budget When you hire a voiceover actor for your project, whether it’s for a commercial, explainer video, in-house narration, or even on-hold messaging, you want to project a professional sound, but also manage your budget. As a professional voiceover actress, I don’t like to see clients spend more than […]

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So You Want Get In to Voiceover

November 23, 2020 by Michele Koch

Those of us who are voice over artists frequently get asked, “How do you get started in voice over? Just google it. Some good folks and some slimy websites will answer that question for you. The good folks give an honest answer. the slimy ones make it sound really easy. Indeed, I recently met with […]

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