Jon Robertson

In my over twenty five years in this business, I have done so many types of voices. From the typical fast talking 'announcer' type that was the rage in the early 80's. (J.C. Penny's) to the very laid back sound of a vacationer in Mexico (Mexicana Airlines) to the movie/theater discription of "The Bugsy Malone Story". I have probably done more spots as the guy talking over the fence to his next door neighbor than any other type. There is nothing like haveing to read and interpert copy in ten minutes and then goin the booth and impress a gaggle of suits. That kind of pressure is what makes a voice over talent. As a kid, I would sit in my room and record commercials and then, with a shoe for a micraphone, I would do them over and over. That was probably my first training. I went on to attend many classes and workshops taught by various people in the business in the 80's. I just finished working with David Rosenthal for over a year. David is a highly sought after voice talent in the San Francisco Bay Area and also has been teaching through the Learning Annex as well as private sessions for veterans to keep your chops up. Training is an ongoing thing for me. I have been a musician, singer, and songwriter since 1966, traveling all over the world with my band. I have been an M.C. for hundreds of shows through the years. I am currently a sports reporter covering the San Francisco 49ers for a radio station in Honolulu, Hawaii. KUMU