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This trendy VO technique is killing your audition chances. Stop it!
We’re seeing it on Instagram. We’re seeing it on TikTok. We’re seeing it all over social media. And no—it’s not just people talking really, really fast.
It’s this complete inability to stop and take a breath.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Dec 30, 20253 min read


What can the characters of SNL teach you about being a better voice actor?
You can learn a lot from watching the characters of SNL, but only if you know what you're looking for. Today, we’re diving into one of my absolute favorite things: sketch comedy and how it can make you a better voice actor.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Dec 26, 20253 min read


Exciting News: Introducing My Brand New Voice Acting Business Series!
I’m beyond excited to introduce my brand new series focused on voice acting and building a successful business around it. This is something I’ve created specifically for you—bite-sized classes that answer all your burning questions about running a voiceover business.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Dec 22, 20251 min read


You Might Be a Voice Actor If...
You Might Be a Voice Actor If... The thing is, us voice actors have to use every trick in the book. And this trick is one that works.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Dec 19, 20252 min read


You gotta loosen up and play in voiceover - How?? - With HATS!
Sometimes it's just a simple little thing that can help you get out of a voiceover rut. Let's talk about hats.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Mastering the ABCs of Voiceover
You might be wondering, What exactly is an ABC? Well, let me break it down for you. An ABC is a voiceover technique where you take a single line or phrase from a script and perform it three different ways—each time with a new twist. The goal? To show the client different options for how a line can be delivered.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Oct 21, 20254 min read


Do you know how to ask a question in voiceover? Do you? Are you sure?
Being able to ask a question as if it's your own—very naturally, very off the cuff, and very believably—is really a lot harder than most people realize.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Believe it or not, tropes abound in voiceover. What are they?
Believe it or not, tropes abound in voiceover. What are they?

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Aug 5, 20254 min read


Stop trying to sell me soup.
Stop Selling: The Real Secret Behind Commercial Voiceover

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jul 17, 20253 min read


Stop trying to "improve" your voice. Really...
If you try to improve your voice, you're probably going to screw it up. Try this instead.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jul 3, 20254 min read


Try this new technique to shake up your voiceover auditions.
This fun exercise is great for breaking out of old ruts, assumptions and habits.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jun 19, 20253 min read


Science! Yes, science proved it!
Look, I've been saying for years that you have to use your entire body when reading a script. That includes your HANDS! And now there is hard science that proves it!

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Money grubbing scum dogs. Yep. I said it.
The number one question everywhere related to voiceover... The number one search thread in Google related to voiceover...
“How do I get started as a voice actor?” Typically, before I answer a question, I’m also going to tell you what not to do in relation to that question—and this is one of those moments. So, you want to know how to get started in voiceover, how to become a voice actor? Cool. But if you’re someone saying, “I’ve always dreamed of doing this,” here's what you d

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jun 5, 20253 min read


How to shift from the "Broadcast" sound, to voice acting. It can be done!
How to shift from the "Broadcast" sound, to voice acting. It can be done!

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
May 20, 20253 min read


If you Up-Speak in VO you're not going to get cast. Here's how to stop it.
Casting agents HATE up-speak! If you've ever caught yourself doing it, there is a way to stop.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jun 4, 20242 min read


It's the battle of punctuation! East Coast vs. West Coast!
Should you ignore punctuation or honor it? Well, it kinda depends on a couple of things.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
May 1, 20244 min read


How to be a parent of a voice-over kid, let's talk.
If you're a parent of a young actor who wants to get into VO, then there is a lot that you're going to need to know.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Apr 17, 20243 min read


Why there are so many cringey voice over coaches?
The voiceover industry is full of great VO actors. But that doesn't mean they'll make a good VO coach. What should you do?

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Apr 3, 20244 min read


If you've ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a voice actor... watch this.
Casting agents can tell right away if you have "it". What is "it"? How do you know if you have "it"? There is a way to find out.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Feb 19, 20243 min read


Are you "Breathy"? It may keep you from booking work.
Are you "Breathy"? It may keep you from booking work.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jan 30, 20244 min read
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