J. Michael Sheldon

Voice Description

The warmth of hot chocolate on a cold winter's eve, offering a calming effect with a touch of drama for narrations; the enthusiam of a child riding a pony for the first time, presenting the fun for broadcast commericals; the perseverance of a dramatic ending designed to send chills to your spine, bringing the cresendo your presentation relies upon; and the drive of an athlete seeking the finish line, perfect for those "must have this", "go get it now" or "you cannot live without seeing this movie" inducement pieces. 1

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Senior Male

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

• English - British
• English - North American
• 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
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• 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 SAG (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

"Ay've gut a wee bit o' the Scot in my voice," he said, "and sumtames, it drifts inta jist a tooch of Eyerland."

And then, pausing a moment to take in the air about the room, he looked through the interviewer's screen and continued.

"But before ye be goin now lad, or lasse as the case mayt be, ye be knowin' that I'm here ... an nut lookin' ta be enywhare ahm nut wanted."

"Is that it?" the interviewer asked.

"Bloody well right!" he shot back, standing all at once firm and clicking his heels together. "Unless you're looking for American. If that's is, then yo ... I'm your man.

My Voice Experience

I'd rather dazzle you with my acctual talent than baffle you with a long list of vocal accomplishments. Let's merely keep it brief for now ... shal we?

My vocal work began in Florida during the 70s, when I became a commercial broadcast talent on a local radio station. After several years of deejay work, I moved into broadcast news, eventually branching out into print media.

Television, radio, voice-overs, on-camera work. No job has been too big or too small. At one time, no fewer than 20 radio commercials consistently carried my voice throughout the mid-Atlantic area.

In the early 90s, I was a television news anchor for WGAL-TV 8 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

At present, I am one of three arena announcers for the Hershey Bears hockey team.

My Training

Masters degree in journalism, with emphasis in public relations - Temple University, 1992

I've worked on all sides of the broadcast microphone, both as talent and as production. My goal in all productions is to hit the precise tonation within three to five takes.

My Studio Equipment

I have access to a commercial studio -- Triscari Productions in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania for a fee, although I have provided both on-camera and vocal talent for them on many, many of their productions.

Additional Skills

I am a licensed attorney in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I tell you that not in an attempt to "impress" you or intimidate you either, for that matter. I offer it only as an example of my commitment to a goal. If you hire me to do your work. It WILL be done ... on time and to your satisfaction.

Payment Methods Accepted

• Credit cards

Contact Information

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