Jason Basso

Voice Description

Contemporary male, a "guys guy", fresh and honest, a real person sound when needed and a polished announcer when called for. Humorous sound and honest read. The following are word used to describe my voice:

A HIP, YOUNG, COOL SOUND!

Irreverent
Real
Sultry
Suave
Conversational
Flexible
Youthful
Friendly
Unique
Friend Next Door
Versatile
Sarcastic
Mischievous
Youthful
Dry
Warm
Approachable & Charming
Stoner
Snarky
Neutral

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male

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

• English - North American
• English - Other

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
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for British Equity signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

• AFTRA (US)

• SAG (US)

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I have ISDN in my studio
• 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 have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

New York City, NYC, Connecticut, CT, New York, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

New Yorker, Brooklyn Mobster, Construction Worker, Russian, Connecticut Blue Blood, Old man, Dopey Guy, Teenage Punk, Surfer Punk, Urban Thug, Geeky Guy, Fast Talker

My Voice Experience

I have recorded all aspects of voice over work including commercials, promos, narrations, books, news packages, and animation.

CNN - Voiceover talent for Anderson Cooper's show AC360
CNN - Voiceover talent for Nancy Grace
Super 8 Motel - Voice of talking sign for Industrial
CT Sports Magazine - Voice of CT Sports Magazine
Arby's - Commercial
Puretracks - Commercial
HMV - Commercial

Currently, I am a voice volunteer for RFB&D (Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic here in New York City. Where I record various text books for children, teens, young adults, and an entire range of academics.

My Training

PDR Voice Coaching with Peter Rofe (Private lessons, Classes, Seminars, Narration, Commercial, Animation), Improv at The Upright Citizens Brigade, Acting at HB Studios, The Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Boston University's School of Communication. Numerous workshops and seminars including HB Studios, The Barrow's Group, The Network, Actors Access.

My Studio Equipment

Access to TV Studio Sound booths for on-air recording as well as a home setup for auditions. Home studio consists of professional Microphone, studio, software, MAC, Final Cut Pro, Cool Edit Pro, Soundtrack Pro, ProTools, NYC LOCAL

Additional Skills

Other related career/job experience include, computer programming, news production, sound and video editing and production, TV cameraman and News Photographer, motorcycle driver, TV Actor, Surfer, Snowboarder, Martial Arts.

Payment Methods Accepted

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

Online Payments Via PayPal

Contact Information

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