VoiceWork Audio Services
Bridging the Gap Between
Technology and the VO Pro
About My Coaching Style
Though perhaps is should go without saying, my goal is for you to come away from our sessions feeling more confident about your capabilities and less stressed about the technology that drives voiceover. I want to share with you a few of my values.
Value Your Time
To the best of my ability, our sessions will be focused on the task at hand. We’ll reserve conversations on other topics (life, movies, philosophy, my dogs, disc golf, etc.) for another time.
Be Kind
It is my intention to treat you with respect and patience. I recognize that the discourse in our vocation – especially towards newer artists – is not always kind. You deserve better.
Keep It Simple
Technology can be complex and overwhelming. There’s no need to make it more so. I streamline my instruction to focus on the key elements required for you to succeed.
Testimonials
Even though I’ve been narrating for 23+ years and recorded 1,000 audiobooks, I’m NOT very computer savvy. So the idea of learning the ‘ins and outs’ of new recording software gave me the heebie-jeebies!
Then, I met Joe.
Not only did he shepherd me through setting up Studio One, show me how to Punch & Roll, tweak my microphone for the optimal sound, and patiently answer all my questions, but he ALSO charged a great price for his services. I send all my narration students to him and they ALL have the same response – “He’s the best!” ….
So, what are you waiting for?!
I’m a newbie to home recording and not a tech genius….but Joe teaches to the individual….His SKYPE lessons are tailored to YOUR needs, YOUR learning style and YOUR pace…
To my astonishment, I’m doing punch & roll and recording audiobook chapters after just two sessions…..I cannot recommend Joe highly enough!
Coaching and Consulting
Intro to Studio One Punch & Roll
If you are a voiceover artist or an audiobook narrator, you should probably be using punch & roll to make the most of your time and to improve the quality of your overall performance. If you’re not using it, it’s time to get in the game. This two-session course allows you to hit the ground running with minimal headaches.
During Session 1 (90 minutes), we’ll confirm your installation and setup of StudioOne to ensure it’s “playing nice” with your equipment. I’ll deploy a punch-and-roll template that maximizes efficiency and limits confusion. Then I’ll provide you with an overview of the punch-and-roll mechanisms within StudioOne.
Session 2 is a 30-minute check-in to reinforce what you’ve already learned and to give you the opportunity to clarify any areas of confusion.
Audiobook Production Workflow
In this one-hour session, we walk you through the full audiobook production workflow – from the point or recording through proofing, editing, mastering, and final delivery. I take a look at the tools that you currently have in your arsenal, suggest possible additions and changes, and how to better leverage those that you already have. I will deliver a custom workflow write-up that describes the recommended workflow steps for your future reference.
Ad-Hoc Audio Consult
Need a refresher on StudioOne? Have some questions about settings for batch processing in RX6? Maybe you want to some insight into opportunities to build efficiency, improve quality, etc. Or it could be you just want to hang out with me for a while. Who am I to judge?
Regardless, if it’s something that I can help you with, I will. If it is outside my knowledge or experience, I’ll refer you to someone I trust that can handle it for you.
Audio Engineering
RX Batch Settings
So you have just purchased the most powerful audio restoration tool available on the market. It is going to do magical things for your audio. Here’s the problem: you have no idea what all of these different modules are for nor the most effective way to put them into practice. What you really want to do is to push a button and have all of your audio magically scrubbed. Well, I can help you with that. Let me dial in your RX7 module settings for batch processing and set them up on your machine. Then you can get back to your exceptional narration.
Post Production
Audiobook Mastering
Mastering ensures your hard work shines and stands up to other professionally produced audiobooks. I use top-shelf mastering software and plug-ins to ensure technical quality while allowing your voice to take center stage. I’ll review loudness, tame sibilance and problematic frequencies, all while retaining your dynamic range to create a consistent, pleasing project that meets/exceeds the industry standards and requirements.