- 1). Undergo private lessons from a voice coach. On his website, voice artist Kevin Sanderson recommends finding a good voice coach, particularly one with references. Ask a potential voice coach for references, as well as asking about his experience working with advertising agencies and commercial producers.
- 2). Get an education. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many voice-over artists are trained as stage actors Tara Platt, prolific voice-over artist and co-author of "Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It's Like Behind the Mic," recommends training as an actor to learn the skills you need to become a successful voice-over artist. Though Platt herself earned a B.F.A. from Rutgers, you may not need to earn a full acting degree -- any exposure to formal classes is beneficial.
- 3). Record a voice-over demo. To get a professional-quality demo, visit a recording studio that offers demo packages -- studios often help you go through the process of recording your demo CD.
- 4). Submit your demo to talent agencies both locally and nationwide. While some voice acting is done in a specific studio, other voice acting gigs can be completed from anywhere and electronically sent to the producers.
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