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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
4 days ago4 min read


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

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jul 173 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


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 193 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


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


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


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


Get the most out of your VO booth!
Do you know how to rock your booth? Like, use the whole space when you're voice acting? You should. Let's talk about it.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Voiceover isn't voice-over any more. It's...
When you're in you're booth, auditioning, reading for a client. You're never alone. You have a buddy. Gabby lays out just who that is.

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Number One Secret to Getting Better in Voice Acting! - Seriously, this is a big deal.
Happy New Year! In 2023, if you want to improve dramatically as a voice actor, there is one thing you need to start doing all the time. ...

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Dec 22, 20223 min read


How to Talk FAST! - or - Fitting 10lbs of words in a 5lbs bag.
It's going to happen. You're going to get a script that has too many words to fit in a short amount of time. The director is going to...

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Dec 1, 20226 min read


Crazy, for lack of a better word, is GOOD!
There's something very wrong with us voice actors, well, at least there should be. We need to be more than just a little crazy! Why? ...

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Nov 9, 20223 min read


How to handle BOLD text in voice over scripts.
These days, we are conditioned to interpret ALL CAPS or BOLD text as yelling or anger. Well... in the VO world, it doesn't mean what you...

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Sep 19, 20223 min read


Voiceover Demo Reel Elements - What goes into making a great demo?
I'll say it a thousand times, DON"T DIY YOUR VO DEMO! However... If you're bound and determined to do it yourself, you should know what...

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jul 27, 20225 min read


Script Tips for Voice Actors - 5 things you should be doing when you're reading scripts!
Make sure you're making the most of every audition. Here are 5 things you should be doing right now for every audition. 5 things you...

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Aug 21, 20214 min read


Get Rid of those PLOSIVES! - What voice actors need to know about the "P" POP!
It's a part of speaking, when making a P or B sound, a whole bunch of air explodes out of your mouth. That's not so good when it comes...

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Aug 16, 20211 min read


Non-Word Sounds in Voice Acting
In this episode of the gift of gab, Gabby talks about how you can incorporate non-word sounds into your scripts. These subtle noises can...

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jul 19, 20212 min read


Don't announce, ACT! - Put passion over product and you'll feel the difference!
In this video, Gabby addresses the idea that voice actors aren't announcers, they are actors! So, as an actor, what's the best way to...

Gabrielle Nistico VOCoach
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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