Jacob Bankston

Here's a few impersonations: Mickey Mouse, The Grinch, Smeagol/Gollum, Napoleon Dynamite, amongst dozens of others. However, the real trick is to layer different placements to create unique timbres to every character. Understanding where the character is coming from, and who they are, is all it takes to create that unique voice to fit them.

My greatest voice over experiences have actually not been in voice overs. Creating a pleasant cheerful commercial voice is as simple as recalling my time spent as a waiter. No matter how negative the customer may be, you had to be chipper and positive about everything. The more you relished on the fact that the cookies melt in your mouth, the easier it was for them to order it. Being a waiter was invaluable experience in that sense. Many other inflections I have gained over my years of teaching. Every different scenario needs a different approach. You wouldn't talk to a sobbing 9 year old girl the same way you would lecture a group of 11 year old boys. Being able to quickly adapt to change is key, and I find a lot of that comes out when reading copy. You wouldn't read a commercial script the same way you would read a narration for a documentary. Extensive Choral and Theatrical experience. Bachelors in Music Education from Louisiana State University. Choral Experience - 14 years Theater Experience - 7 years Voice Lessons - 6 years Notable Roles Jack Scott in High School Musical Macduff/Banquo in Macbeth (Performed in Edinburgh Fringe Fest.) Mr. Thenardier in Les Miserables Bobby in Good News! Johnny Casino in Grease Attended several voice over workshops and seminars at educational and entertainment conventions. Audio-Technica AT-2020 USB+ Microphone with a Pop Filter attachment. Audacity to create and export audio tracks. This is my passion and I'm very excited about having an opportunity to explore it! I take direction very well, and will aim to please! Thank you for your consideration. Outside of being a Music Teacher and presenting all day to students I am also an enthusiastic member of the Barbershop Harmony Society. I am involved with two choruses, The Houston Tidelanders and The Young Guns, which have both competed at the International level. The involvement with the Barbershop Harmony Society has given me connections to people all over the states and even around the world! Its a wonderful community all about bringing the joy of singing to as many people as we can.