Ian Garrett

Voice Description

I consider myself a jack of all trades. I enjoy voicework and production/imaging, and continue to build my arsenal of networking contacts and production friends and family.

My voice is super versatile from upbeat, cheery, and animated to sexy, sophisticated, warm, inviting, deliberate, ominous, and deep.

I've been the voice of KTFM-San Antonio, and was one of the station voices of KXBT-Austin, outside of our voiceguy. I've voiced numerous commericals for Austin, San Antonio, Atlanta, Houston, Phoenix, and other markets. I'm proud to say that my work, is "my work". From writing, to voicing, to mixing and mastering, I do all (98%) of the stunts.

Experience in voiceovers and imaging for Rhythmic CHR's, Rythmic AC, Urban, and Urban AC.

I'm also busy voicing and producing mixshow and club drops for local and regional clubs and mixshow DJ's nationwide.


If you simply need a voice, or a ghostimager/producer for your voice talent, or fully produced material, I can work with you.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior 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
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Adult content
• 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 offer copywriting services
• I offer translation services
• 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
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Austin, Texas, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

The weirder, the better.

My Voice Experience

Full station imaging, commerical production, and general and specific voicework for all types of clientele.

I've been voicing since 1997; music samplers, station promos, drops, legal ID's, and more! Strong skills in imaging for CHR, Rhythmic CHR, Urban (Hip-Hop) and Urban AC formats.

Voiced and produced concert spots for Beyonce, Case, Common, 3-6-Mafia, Rob G, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Chris Brown, Soulja Boy, Wu-Tang Clan, UGK, Keith Sweat, Ronnie Laws, Jackheim Joyner, and more!

My Training

Illinois State University Graduate 2001.

Always had a knack for production. I've done all the on-air dayparts, been MD, APD,drove the station van and worked a handful of formats in the last 10-15 years. I was always the person that just went into the studio and figured it out on my own. I've seen the ups and downs of the business, but have enjoyed the mark that I've left, and the people that I've mentored (and continue to mentor) in the art of creative thinking, writing, voicing and producing. It's still a great craft if you know how to listen and be self motivated.


97-99: APD/MD / On Air WZND-FM Normal, IL
99-01: Jazz Host/Production Assistant WGLT-FM Normal, IL
02-02: On Air/Production Assistant WFXE, WKZJ Columbus, GA
02-06: Imaging Director/On Air WAGH, WBFA Columbus, GA
07-08: Dir. of Imaging & Creative Media / KXBT Austin, TX
08-present: Freelance Imaging & Production / IGET Media

I'd be remiss not to pay respects to a great producer/mixer/voice talent; RIP TJ Roberts. Had the chance to work with and learn from him while I was Prod/Img Dir. at KXBT and he was Prod Dir. at CBS Baltimore. A masterful voiceguy and a brother. You were, and will always be family...

My Studio Equipment

Dell Dimension 4700 PC with Cool Edit 2.0, 3.0, Adobe Audition 3.0, Sibelius, Soundforge, Behringer Eurorack UB222-FX-Pro, Waveterminal 192M Interface, Rode Condenser NT 1-A. On occasion, I'll steal my wife's laptop and get production work done also.

Not to mention two tabby cats that want to do their own voicework every time I need to get mine done. My wife is is versed in AC, CHR, Rhythmic, and Spanish formats.

Occasionally you'll hear her voice on specific production.

That is, when she's not watching House or Law and Order.

Additional Skills

Above average copywriting skills; determined, focused and flexible on reads. Strong production/imaging talents.

I'm ready for the next set of challenges you or your company can provide in creating meaningful material and better audio visibility for all parties.

Been part of the radio industry for nearly 20 years. From deep connections in the business to freelancing work, I can get it done, and get it done right. I provide a big market sound for competetive rates.

I've worked in the non radio world as an Auditor, Communications Analyst, Promotions/PR Rep, and a Policy Specialist and Sales Analyst. Living in a variety of cities nationwide has given me an innate ability to understand how to communicate and how to listen effectively.

I look forward to working with you. Let's get to work.

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency
• Wire transfers

Online Payments Via PayPal

Contact Information

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