David Jacobs
Working with Your Inner Demons and Angels
Too many of our troubles come from negative thoughts and emotions. What you think you are. Anxious, fearful, angry, timid. I've been...
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Seriously VO
David Jacobs
- Dec 26, 2022
The AI Tech That May Actually Change the World
How did you like my last blog post? If you did not read it yet, check it out here. Surprise, I did not write it. It was written by an...
David Jacobs
- Dec 19, 2022
The Importance of Improv for Voiceover
Voiceover, the art of providing a voice for recorded media, is a crucial part of the entertainment industry. From television and radio...
David Jacobs
- Dec 15, 2022
The Best Business Lesson I Ever Learned
The first time I had a job where I was a manager with a staff, my manager gave me a book as a guide; Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr....
David Jacobs
- Nov 21, 2022
Dialing for Dollars
The best strategy when it comes to Voiceover marketing is a multifaceted approach. Content marketing via social media, email marketing,...
David Jacobs
- Nov 1, 2022
Seriously, I Have to Act?
Sometimes Voiceover is called Voice Acting. When I decided to pursue Voiceover, I just ignored the acting part. Surely acting wasn't...
David Jacobs
- Oct 5, 2022
McDonalds Clever Progression Ad
Once again, a strong image and just a few words. My favorite kind of print ad. I love an ad that doesn't have to explain itself. Here,...
David Jacobs
- Sep 28, 2022
Voiceover Accountability
Voiceover can be a solitary affair. We are entrepreneurs with little or usually no staff. It's just us on a daily basis. In the booth,...
David Jacobs
- Sep 21, 2022
Pin Your Confidence to the Journey
I am excellent at laying out a plan. I love that process. I can lay out a beautiful, great plan. My Achilles heel is executing that plan....
David Jacobs
- Aug 31, 2022
Take the Time to Break it Down
You've heard it a million times and a good VO coach will teach you how to break down copy. Take it apart and find the beats and the...
David Jacobs
- Aug 19, 2022
Burger King Plays Against Type
For years we have only ever seen beautiful, delicious photos of food for restaurants. Ad Agencies go to such great lengths to make the...
David Jacobs
- Aug 10, 2022
Old School Radio Lives
As I have said before, I fell in love with radio when I was in middle school and high school. Back then, in the mid 70's and 80's, rock...
David Jacobs
- Jul 27, 2022
The Cookbook Method of Acting Practice
You can never get enough practice when it comes to Voiceover or acting. Practice reading Voiceover copy or site reading just about...
David Jacobs
- Jul 6, 2022
Be Great Inside AND Outside the Booth
All the fun is inside the booth, but the real work is outside. You've got you be great at both. Inside the booth, we get to be creative...
David Jacobs
- Jul 2, 2022
Celebrate Every Victory
Voiceover is a hard slog. Many long days of the grind and it can seem you're getting nowhere. You hear lots of no, lots of nothing. Fear,...
David Jacobs
- Jun 13, 2022
BK Trolls McDonalds
As Voiceover artists we work for advertisers, using our voices to bring life to their ads. But I'm a sucker for a great visual and a...
David Jacobs
- Jun 7, 2022
How to Build a Strong Imagination
In Voiceover, imagination is a key skill. So many things have to come from your imagination. Who are you and who are you talking to in...
David Jacobs
- May 22, 2022
Lead-ins Are Your Best Friend
One of the toughest things in Voiceover is turning on the right emotion when you need it. You've analyzed the copy and found the beats...
David Jacobs
- May 10, 2022
The Benefits of Meditation for Voiceover
I have been interested in meditation for years and have always wanted to try it. I've made several attempts but can never quite get it....
David Jacobs
- Apr 22, 2022
Breathe and Relax
There are many keys to a good Voiceover performance and it turns out two of the biggest are breathe and relax. Two things we usually...
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