What am I doing wrong?

Jared Sewell · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007, 06:29 (GMT) Post subject: What am I doing wrong?

I've auditioned for almost 40 projects and I have yet to recieve a single offer. I began by using some substandard equipment as it was all I had and because I thought at first that it would be sufficient, however, somebody from the voice123 team e-mailed me to tell me it was not.

Since then I have upgraded my equipment and the difference is like that between night and day, yet, there are still no offers.

I'm adding a recording to this post, assuming I do it correctly, in the hopes that one of you fine folks will see where the problem is and help me to correct it. Thank you all in advance for your time, your consideration and your advice.

Tyler McKellar · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007, 07:31 (GMT) Post subject:

From a technical standpoint your recording is fine. As far as anything being wrong, if it is I surely did not notice. I am going to say check this thread out in the Chit Chat section. Listen to that podcast. Like I said you sound fine. Your voice just may not be exactly what the clients are looking for in the auditions you sent out. So keep plugging away at it and sooner or later you'll get something.

Andy Quiñones · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007, 12:39 (GMT) Post subject:

Jared, I think you'll get a better answer to why your auditions are or are not up to snuff if you record and post one or two reads on demo of the day thread so folks can render opinions on your delivery.

Hang in there, hope this helps

Scott Pollak · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007, 15:28 (GMT) Post subject:

Let me add, too, that 40 auditions without a nibble is not at ALL uncommon here. I believe Bob Bergen quoted a stat that the typical actor gets, perhaps, 1 gig out of 60 auditions... if that! It's no different here. As a pro who has done this stuff for over 30 years, I'm quite happy to land one job out of 60-100 auditions submitted.

I went to your page here on V123 to try to learn more about you and there's not much there to learn about. You have ZERO demos posted and judging by your brief bio I can only assume you're pretty new to this business. Your 'experience' says:

"I am an expert in computer systems and software, digital security, Public Key Encryption, Emergency Response Team creation, training and mangement and networked systems survivability."

... not exactly the stuff a voice seeker puts real high on their priority list.

Now you sound like you have a VERY pleasant voice, but not having heard any of your auditions, it's impossible to tell if you rock, suck, or are somewhere in-between.

You need experience, passion, dedication, thick skin, training, practice, more training, more practice, more dedication, and oh yeah... talent.... to make just a DENT in this industry. And then there are the .001% who can make a full living at it, just like in any other 'entertainment' industry (e.g.: singing, acting, sports... etc.).

Let's start by hearing you post some auditions and/or demos either in the "Leads and Reads" forum and/or the "Critique My Demo" forum and then perhaps we can see if we can offer some solid advice.

Jared Sewell · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007, 17:10 (GMT) Post subject: Invaluable... Thank you!!!

Tyler, thanks for the link to Connie Terwilliger's site, she shares so much information about her experiences and gives such great advice that I will have to go over it several times just to adequately absorb it...

Andy, thank you so much, I will post on the "demo of the day" today and see what kind of feedback I get.

Scott, my expectations were extremely unrealistic, I see that now. In my mind, I was going to be the next James Earl Jones after the first audition. Not very likely... I have been afraid to post a demo as I wasn't sure if it would help or hinder, given that I have been auditioning for specific projects based on the script notes provided. The other information was posted because I really don't know what else to say about myself yet. I will post demos on my page today and update my bio with information more relevant to a potential client's interests. I will also be posting to the "Leads and Reads" forum and the "Critique My Demo" forum today.

Bless you folks for giving me some direction, as you can see, I really needed it badly. I've been told so many times throughout my life that I should do something to take advantage of a natural god given talent, but between my own insecurities and a fundamental lack of knowledge on the industry, such a goal has been beyond me, until now.

Thank you my brothers for your advice, your encouragement, and the empowerment such things provide... God bless you all!!!

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