if you want to learn about how to become a voice actor, I host a class once a year where I cover everything from A-Z on how to get started and grow your career and in 2025 it’s going to be on January 19th ▶️▶️▶️tawnyvoice.com/coaching I show you how to make a business plan, you get a private performance evaluation, and I talk about how to find work, how to audition, how to practice, how to build a recording space, edit audio, create content, mic technique, and this year I’ll also be talking about AI voices and why I don’t think it’s the end of voice acting if you prepare now. There’s also a ton of other stuff I cover like literally everything. I got my first voice acting job when I was six years old so I’ve been doing this for more decades than I’d care to admit at this point 😅 ▶️▶️▶️tawnyvoice.com/coaching
I really want to get into VA, but I'm so scared. I'm not super confident in my voice. But the way you worded this vid, makes me feel a little more confident. Thanks
Ever since I started watching your content I swear I hear your voice everywhere lol. I guess VAs don’t get “famous”, but social media can definitely make you recognizable!
I keep getting told I should read audio books because I have a very soothing voice. Maybe now's the time to look into it since I look up to you as a voice actor? ❤❤❤ You're the best, Tawny! 🎉
Huehuehue! I wanna voice act too! I'm shy, but the many voices I make are cringe; I can work with cringe! I'm not a professional, but I have fun doing voice-overs for children's books for my cousin, who was once a toddler. Sometimes I've read to myself out loud when I'm not alone and try to voice act for fun because sometimes, when I play indie developers' visual novels, most don't have VA, but I would love to voice act! You, miss, are everywhere, every time I recognize you, I immediately tell people who voice the ads! And those people are my family is friends. Yes, I even encourage them to subscribe to you; your voice is fantastic; as much as it is annoying to hear it, I don't bother to pay to remove ads and just listen to your talk; helps me sleep; that's shocking! I will have to check it out!
I wouldn't mind voice acting. I like doing impressions and funny voices when I'm with friends. I'm not sure if it's my calling though, like I've also considered being a director of some kind, like something where I'm telling people how to deliver their lines but I also have a hand in what their lines are,...but being a VA seems more fun...hrmmm. 🤔
Not sure if you will see this, but do you know anything about the other side of the vioce acting industry. Meaning how people like studios or other would hire vioce actors? I am working becoming an animator and was curious if you knew anything about how people find vioce actors or any other helpful info from either side. I figure possibility of the industry becoming more possible for indie animation it would be good to know how to proper commincate between both vioce actors and the studio.
Oh absolutely, I’ve made a short video about it but I could honestly talk about it for at least an hour! ruclips.net/user/shortsu9yUsNCElxo?si=6rXtpNcFbg5BnSMt
Hey Tawny! Currently looking into your class! Was wondering if you were gonna cover vocal techniques as well. Was recording today and slipped accidentally into a dry ripping feeling sort of scream (immediately stopped to rest my voice and it doesn’t hurt too much) but I’m so paranoid of like- damaging my voice forever lmao Was wondering if your course would cover stuff like that or even if you had any general advice regarding it! Currently resting my voice cuz I’m paranoid lmao
Oh yikes! Yes please practice vocal health and recovery to heal - if you continue to have issues after rest and treatment be sure to see an ENT or other relevant specialist. And yes I will be covering this topic (including how to avoid damage) in the class! Full transparency- I’m not a medical professional and give a basic overview. I have an ENT I see regularly and recommend all professional voice users do the same 😊
When I started keeping track of VAs i realized that Steve Blum is in every game and animated show I've ever loved. Usually more than once. At this point I just call them all Steve.
I heard you a few weeks back repeatedly while marathoning something. Everytime you are on i was all giggly and "Auntie Tawny!!!!!". Thanks for being f'ing hilarious in your social and appropriately serious when it comes to side effects! Also I am twice your age and it is funny I call you Aunty (Auntie?)
You did vo for audio books? What is your fave book / books you did? I'm looking for some recommendations to start listening to on audioble and would love to hear your work coz I do enjoy the way you speak... it's soothing to my autistic brain ❤😂
Hugh Jackman was a voice actor before he tried out acting and the very first time he went he became famous loved him as a full blooded wolf demon guess from what anime
What do you make of the trend of having major VO roles going to already established stars, even though they don't bring any range or characterisation to the role (*cough, cough, Pratt, cough*)?
It’s just that- a trend and the market determines demand. If it stops bringing in money, they’ll stop doing it. I actually made a full length video about the direction I think Hollywood is heading recently!
Yep! As I mentioned in this video, you will recognize me from several genres 😊 I’ve also shared and demonstrated in previous videos where you’ll recognize my voice!
That’s actually a common misconception! If someone has an existing type of voice, they usually just go for the original - when specs in scripts say “a voice like so and so” thru typically mean the delivery or style (vibe).
I recongnize your voice from some of the most irritating automated responses I have ever had the displeasure to listen to. To the point that I have a mild but very real irritation response just hearing it. This is unfortunate because you have a rather pleasent voice. It's the computers that have done you wrong.
Oh! Are you the "those OTHER tax relief services try to scare you about the IRS 😬, but not us!" lady? You have the right, soothing voice for that! But then I imagine you whacking me on the nose with a rolled up piece of paper at the end. 🗞️😂
if you want to learn about how to become a voice actor, I host a class once a year where I cover everything from A-Z on how to get started and grow your career and in 2025 it’s going to be on January 19th ▶️▶️▶️tawnyvoice.com/coaching
I show you how to make a business plan, you get a private performance evaluation, and I talk about how to find work, how to audition, how to practice, how to build a recording space, edit audio, create content, mic technique, and this year I’ll also be talking about AI voices and why I don’t think it’s the end of voice acting if you prepare now.
There’s also a ton of other stuff I cover like literally everything. I got my first voice acting job when I was six years old so I’ve been doing this for more decades than I’d care to admit at this point 😅 ▶️▶️▶️tawnyvoice.com/coaching
I really want to get into VA, but I'm so scared. I'm not super confident in my voice. But the way you worded this vid, makes me feel a little more confident. Thanks
Isn’t it normal to be nervous with new skills? No one is confident at first, that’s why we practise.
Audiobook narration sounds like such a cool gig (for most books at least…)
@@bookwyrm8181 it’s really fun! I have 3 coming up early 2025 👀👀👀
@ will be listening!
Ever since I started watching your content I swear I hear your voice everywhere lol. I guess VAs don’t get “famous”, but social media can definitely make you recognizable!
Definitely! That’s a pretty new phenomenon in the field!
I feel this way with Blind Surfer, too! Once you know, they are everywhere!
I probably don't even notice the amount of voice acting happening around me which makes me want like a pokemonGO app where I can hunt you all
What an uncomfy thing to say
@@tawnyplatis7866Especially, considering their username.
That sure is an idea you had.
@@tawnyplatis7866
Yeah, I'm not even sure we can assume that was just awkward with good intentions...
Did you mean a Shazam app where you can hold your phone to the voice recording and it can tell you the VA? 😅😅😅
Audiobook readers!!!
We love to see it!
I had to watch this twice cause I was shocked how different your style was in this video. It's cute but love your normal style and tattoos too
My normal style isn’t normal 😉
@tawnyplatis7866 Idk it's seems very you and owning your look is best kind of "normal"
How long until we hear voice actors in our heads telling us our thoughts?
I was listening to something a child received for Christmas and I swear it was your voice😊
It’s possible!💕
The new hair style and color…you look amazing.
I keep getting told I should read audio books because I have a very soothing voice. Maybe now's the time to look into it since I look up to you as a voice actor? ❤❤❤ You're the best, Tawny! 🎉
I’d love to see you at the class!💕 tawnyvoice.com/coaching
@tawnyplatis7866 as soon as I have the money, absolutely!!!!
Huehuehue! I wanna voice act too! I'm shy, but the many voices I make are cringe; I can work with cringe! I'm not a professional, but I have fun doing voice-overs for children's books for my cousin, who was once a toddler. Sometimes I've read to myself out loud when I'm not alone and try to voice act for fun because sometimes, when I play indie developers' visual novels, most don't have VA, but I would love to voice act!
You, miss, are everywhere, every time I recognize you, I immediately tell people who voice the ads! And those people are my family is friends. Yes, I even encourage them to subscribe to you; your voice is fantastic; as much as it is annoying to hear it, I don't bother to pay to remove ads and just listen to your talk; helps me sleep; that's shocking! I will have to check it out!
I wouldn't mind voice acting. I like doing impressions and funny voices when I'm with friends. I'm not sure if it's my calling though, like I've also considered being a director of some kind, like something where I'm telling people how to deliver their lines but I also have a hand in what their lines are,...but being a VA seems more fun...hrmmm. 🤔
It’s worth exploring as a hobby to see if you like it!
Not sure if you will see this, but do you know anything about the other side of the vioce acting industry. Meaning how people like studios or other would hire vioce actors? I am working becoming an animator and was curious if you knew anything about how people find vioce actors or any other helpful info from either side. I figure possibility of the industry becoming more possible for indie animation it would be good to know how to proper commincate between both vioce actors and the studio.
Oh absolutely, I’ve made a short video about it but I could honestly talk about it for at least an hour! ruclips.net/user/shortsu9yUsNCElxo?si=6rXtpNcFbg5BnSMt
@@tawnyplatis7866 thank so much. This is very helpful.
Hey Tawny! Currently looking into your class! Was wondering if you were gonna cover vocal techniques as well.
Was recording today and slipped accidentally into a dry ripping feeling sort of scream (immediately stopped to rest my voice and it doesn’t hurt too much) but I’m so paranoid of like- damaging my voice forever lmao
Was wondering if your course would cover stuff like that or even if you had any general advice regarding it!
Currently resting my voice cuz I’m paranoid lmao
Oh yikes! Yes please practice vocal health and recovery to heal - if you continue to have issues after rest and treatment be sure to see an ENT or other relevant specialist. And yes I will be covering this topic (including how to avoid damage) in the class! Full transparency- I’m not a medical professional and give a basic overview. I have an ENT I see regularly and recommend all professional voice users do the same 😊
@ Will do, thank you! And good to know, I’m definitely gonna try and get in that class if I can!
I love your voice(s)
Thank you!
I did my annual corporate ethics training a couple of weeks ago, and I’m 90% sure I recognized your voice.
🤘🏻
When I started keeping track of VAs i realized that Steve Blum is in every game and animated show I've ever loved. Usually more than once. At this point I just call them all Steve.
I heard you a few weeks back repeatedly while marathoning something. Everytime you are on i was all giggly and "Auntie Tawny!!!!!". Thanks for being f'ing hilarious in your social and appropriately serious when it comes to side effects! Also I am twice your age and it is funny I call you Aunty (Auntie?)
I just realized there is a happy bread next to your play button.
I was once a told I have a voice that was perfect for switching to subtitles... they weren't wrong, honestly
While in Japan voice actors are almost on par with actors
I didn’t say they weren’t on par. They are different skill sets.
@tawnyplatis7866 sorry I wasn't trying to dismiss what you said I apologize 😔
Now that I know you did the voice for the IVR where I work, it's strange.
Then I hear you at my grocery store...
Hiiiiii💕
@@tawnyplatis7866 thanks for letting me know that the chicken was on sale, it was delicious!
I found the lady from "Ze blutoof device iza reedy to peah"
They need to bring back movie trailer VA's
You did vo for audio books? What is your fave book / books you did?
I'm looking for some recommendations to start listening to on audioble and would love to hear your work coz I do enjoy the way you speak... it's soothing to my autistic brain ❤😂
Yep! Just type my name in audible 😊
@tawnyplatis7866 oh amazing! I will be definitely be doing that :)
Thank you for your reply.
I hope you had a good Xmas :)
My best friend does some voice work and its amazing to see the it happen
Bro, your skin is straight glowing. Legit the fairest complexion I've ever seen.
Ok
Hugh Jackman was a voice actor before he tried out acting and the very first time he went he became famous loved him as a full blooded wolf demon guess from what anime
Which audio books did you do? I’d love to take a listen
The ones on Audible with my name on them 😊
I would love to see you at a convention to get your autograph :)
Let the venues know you’d like to see me there!
@tawnyplatis7866 will do!!!
Been watching your videos for a while now, now im wondering if you're re you the "Thankyou for choosing to listen to Spotify" woman? 😂
Sometimes!
Does it always have to be exclusive to LA and do agencies require you to live close by? Could you live in a state close to California?
You can work from anywhere in the works with a great Internet connection! TawnyVoice.com/coaching
Have you done any audio books?
Several!
What do you make of the trend of having major VO roles going to already established stars, even though they don't bring any range or characterisation to the role (*cough, cough, Pratt, cough*)?
It’s just that- a trend and the market determines demand. If it stops bringing in money, they’ll stop doing it. I actually made a full length video about the direction I think Hollywood is heading recently!
Did you do the disneyworld skyliner announcer? It just sounded like you
Where would you go to do industrial/corporate videos though?
I record everything in my in home studio!
I'm pretty sure I've heard your voice, particularly with the short of you doing a bunch of them.
🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Definitely heard you in a training vid in a previous career...
Hiiiii💕
Are you the original voice that is prominent on tiktok and other TTS shorts?
Can someone tell me why i know her voice please. It's driving me crazy
Yep! As I mentioned in this video, you will recognize me from several genres 😊 I’ve also shared and demonstrated in previous videos where you’ll recognize my voice!
How hard would a Shazam for VA ID be to make? I’m guessing a LOT of backend processing……
It’s actually in the works👀
@@tawnyplatis7866 not sure if it’s a good or bad thing, TBH
How will AI chat bots/voice over affect this industry?
Omg, are you the voice of my robo vac when it starts up?!
Possibly!
Its the one % that are in those anime ect and those are are not going away anytime
Always wished I had a voice like Sam Elliott ..guaranteed employment, guaranteed female attention
That’s actually a common misconception! If someone has an existing type of voice, they usually just go for the original - when specs in scripts say “a voice like so and so” thru typically mean the delivery or style (vibe).
I am positive that I did recognize your voice the other day, of course, I can't remember what you were talking about. #ADHD
🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Are you the Super Duolingo voice? It sounds like you.
Voices carry.
Hush, hush, keep it down now...
That is hilarious and fantastic cuz there’s no way I could handle the fame. # anonymity.
Are u the watchmojo lady?
No that’s the watch mojo lady
Her name is Rebecca 😊
Where might I recognize your voice?
Lots of places! TawnyVoice.com/resume
@tawnyplatis7866 Thank You!
Delta airline
👀👀👀
i swear you’re in my earbuds
I need you to give me just a little more time to get my groceries off the scale before you tell me to, "Please take [my] items". Thank you.
💀💀💀
Well it's so hard to tell who is who because all you voice actors do the same voices 😂
I recongnize your voice from some of the most irritating automated responses I have ever had the displeasure to listen to. To the point that I have a mild but very real irritation response just hearing it. This is unfortunate because you have a rather pleasent voice. It's the computers that have done you wrong.
Oh! Are you the "those OTHER tax relief services try to scare you about the IRS 😬, but not us!" lady? You have the right, soothing voice for that! But then I imagine you whacking me on the nose with a rolled up piece of paper at the end. 🗞️😂