Do you need to have a Home Voice-Over Studio?

by Jason McCoy

Updated August 2022

In this episode of the Voice Acting 101 Podcast, you'll learn:

  • The Old School vs. New School way of voice-over
  • Why having your own voice-over studio is a must
  • What to do before you invest in your studio

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    1. Thanks Kenny. Same here. If I only worked with local clients, I wouldn’t survive. Global is where it’s at!

  1. Hey Jason! I really appreciate your take on the costs of startup. As I was listening to today’s podcast, I was also reading a recent article from SOVAS answering the question about startup costs in a way that might scare away anyone thinking about starting with a modest investment: “On average, and usually on a weekly basis, you should take private, one-hour classes, which will cost $100 to $200. A demo reel will cost $2,000 to $3,500. A simple home or travel studio will add another $5,000. Creating branded marketing materials (website, stationery, etc.) may add $1,500.” I appreciate hearing from successful VO talent such as yourself and others working from their home studios who didn’t sink 10k into VO when they were just starting out!

    1. Yeah, someone recently told me they had been told expect to pay $15k-$20k for startup costs. I never could have afforded that when I started. It can all be done for way less.

  2. Great advise Jason! You’re right, the days of going IN to a studio for an audition are very rare these days. Plus like you say, the commute and time-suck issue is palpable.
    Love your story about turning down the New York job too. That took guts, but in the end, yeah…you’re easy to work with! They made a simple adjustment. It’s how it’s done now people!
    Congratulations on booking the job (from your home studio!)….Plus thanks for all the valuable insights you bring to the VO community.

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