David Taylor II

Voice Description

Funny, husky, warm for Commercials

Professorial for Narrations

Sarcastic and hilarious for Radio

Deep and Attention Getting for Websites

Spontaneous and Interesting for Podcasts

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer voice direction services
• I offer radio ad production services
• I have a music library and can add music to any project

My Home Base

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Unknown - Click here to ask David Taylor II

My Voice Experience

Commercial work for McDonald's, Disney

My Training

Education
2008
Professional Voice Over Training from
Pro Voice Consulting

2007
MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKSHOP
Certificate in Record Production
Certificate in Music Business
Chicago, IL

1997-2003
TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelors in Music – Emphasis Theory & Songwriting
Deerfield, IL

1982-1987
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Bachelors in Business Administration
Champaign-Urbana, IL

Work Experience
2003-Present
SWORD OF DAVID MUSIC
Songwriter, Producer, Music Teacher

2001-2004
SHADES OF THE CROSS
Artist & Band Leader, Multicultural Band

2001-2006
TIC TOC ENTERTAINMENT
Songwriter, Producer, Voice Coach

Activities
Music Co-Arranger, Voice Coach, Score Notation, & Rehearsal Accompanist for the Steppenwolf
Production of Harriet Jacobs: Diary of a Slave Girl Feb 2008
Co-Musical Composer for Chicago Musical, Eye of the Storm, Opening Feb 2009
Articles published on
The Songwriter’s Blog November, 2007
The Muse’s Muse Ezine December, 2007 Issue
Producer of McDonald’s/Disney Happy Meal Brother Bear TV Campaign/Promotion November, 2003
Semi-Finalist, Great American Song Contest, 2005, for song Rush
Demo Producer 2000-Present
Producer & Internet Radio DJ, WGTR Internet Radio Station, Chicago
Writer & Producer – Sunday Morning Intergenerational Celebration,
Quarterly Worship Arts Showcase, North Suburban Church
Auditioned and accepted for Billy Graham Crusade Traveling
Play/Characters & Voices (unable to complete because of family emergency) June 1999
Soloist, Concert Choir, Trinity International University, 1997-2000
Soloist, Vocal Honors Ensemble, Trinity International University, 1997-2000

Soloist, Trinity International University Gospel Choir, Spring 2000 One of the featured soloists for May 2000 Japan Tour
Founder, Conductor, Shades of the Cross, 1998-Present
Lecturer and Author of the A.C.E. Choir Building Program 2001-Present
Part Time Band Member, North Suburban Worship Team, Summer 2003-Present
Assistant Conductor, University of Illinois Black Chorus, 1984-1985

My Studio Equipment

Dell PC, Windows XP, Pro Tools, Fender Strat Elec Guitar, Fender Acoustic Guitar, Fender Electric Bass, MXL Condenser and Dynamic Mics, Ensoniq TS-10 Keyboard

Additional Skills

I am a composer and lyricist as well, I can give you scripts, music, and finished vocals, a complete spot.

I can add music to any project that you have.

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal
• Credit cards

Online Payments Via PayPal

Contact Information

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