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The Gift of Gab: What is room tone?
What is room tone? Should you have it? Can you have too much of it?

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Nov 272 min read


The Gift of Gab: Understanding "Post Production"
Have you heard someone say, "we'll fix it in post"? Yeah, well, what even is that?

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Nov 253 min read


The Gift of Gab: What is SFX in VO?
There are a lot of terms that float around the VO industry, sometimes they make sense, and sometimes not so much. Let's talk about what SFX acutally means.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Nov 182 min read


Understanding Non-Competes and Conflicts in Voiceover Work
How restrictive are non-compete agreements? What if you don't have one in writing? What if the client tries to sneak a non-compete that is over restrictive? This is what you need to know.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Nov 44 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 283 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 214 min read


Voice Acting Tips: Getting Used to the Sound of Your Own Voice
Every voice actor starts out hating the sound of their own voice. But there is a secret technique that guarantees you'll get over it quickly.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Oct 93 min read


AI Voiceover Data Sets: What Voice Actors Need to Know (Before It’s Too Late)
Today we’re diving even deeper into the world of AI and voiceover — because let’s be real: AI isn’t just a trend anymore. It’s here. It’s growing. And it’s starting to impact our industry in major ways.
One of the more confusing — and honestly dangerous — aspects of AI in voiceover is something called a data set.
If you’re a voice actor, especially a newer one, you need to understand this.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Oct 23 min read


How to spot the new AI scam on ACX.
If you’re an audiobook narrator, aspiring narrator, or even just curious about the audiobook world, you may have noticed something strange happening recently. Books are popping up that are… well, let’s just say so badly written that you can’t help but wonder:
“Was this even written by a person?”
Spoiler alert: often, they weren’t.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Sep 162 min read


Unboxing Arrowzoom Soundproofing & Acoustic Treatment
Acoustic treatment is often unattractive. However, I found some from a company called ArrowZoom and it's not ugly at all! I'm using it around the house and in my office. You can use the code AZ-GAB at check out to get 10% off!

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Sep 93 min read


New to VO? Great. Don't do this.
The Biggest Mistake New Voice Actors Make (And How to Avoid It)

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Aug 133 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 73 min read


Yipee!! You booked the job!! Um, now what do you do?
Most people who are brand new don’t have any idea what happens immediately after you book a voiceover gig. So we're going to talk about it.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jul 144 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 34 min read


An opportunity to use your voice to make a difference.
There is a new organization to match voices with non-profits. It's a long needed platform to help those dedicated to helping others. And you can your talents to make that happen.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jun 123 min read


Many voice actors forget to practice this one important technique.
There is a lot to remember when you're starting your VO career. But, one this one thing is often overlooked when learning. You’ve got to use everything you have when you’re a voice actor.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jun 102 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 53 min read


If your VO branding isn't working, this is probably why.
In voiceover, branding can be tough, especially if you're new. When you're just starting out, you're often looking through a very narrow lens. Study what other voice actors are doing. Analyze what’s working — and what isn’t. Cast a wide net in your research.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
May 233 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 203 min read


Top 3 NO-BS answers about the VO industry
The most common questions in the voiceover industry and... the No-BS answers that you probably won't hear from a lot of coaches.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
May 134 min read
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