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Andrea Toyias’ in-person mock session workshop was an absolute blast! We’re so inspired by the incredible work everyone brought to the booth. A huge thank you to the talented engineers at Rebound Sound in Burbank for taking such great care of us.
These mock sessions are designed to give voice actors hands-on experience in the booth with direction from an industry professional. For those who haven’t had an in-person session yet, this is a chance to get a feel for the process so you’re prepared when you step into a real session. Even seasoned actors can benefit by exercising their muscles when taking direction from an industry professional and cold-reading for characters they haven’t had time to prep for! The goal is to provide you with the real-world experience you need to succeed.
13 08 26Rest is hard to come by as a creative person. Experts will often tell you to embrace “just being,” but personally, when I try that, a little voice tends to pipe in my head and let me know that I’m falling behind, not doing enough, and then I end up retroactively putting together an in-depth game plan to tackle for when I’m done pretending to “just be.”
09 07 26...networking isn't just about meeting people. It’s about building genuine professional relationships. The challenge is that authenticity has its own etiquette. Industry professionals can usually tell the difference between curiosity and strategy, and the strongest networking happens when the two naturally overlap.
11 04 26I’m curious, if you’re an actor, singer, engineer, composer, dancer, animator — or like, pursue anything in the arts, can you recall a note you’ve received in the past, or a special nugget of wisdom from a mentor that you can say has genuinely helped shape your craft for the better? A note that’s inspired you to strive to be the best artist you can be? On the flip side…have you received a note that felt like a personal attack or perhaps has made you question your worth as an artist?