Zak Johnson

Voice Description

My voice can range from calm, cool, and collected to happy, crazy and upbeat reads. I've been in the business for over ten years and I know what I'm doing. Listen to my demo!

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult 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)

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

• SAG (US)

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 deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

southern, stoner, flamboyant, manic, falsetto

My Voice Experience

Combine goofy, outgoing, and lucky and you got me. I've been in the business for years and I've done commercials for McDonalds, Sears, Honey Baked Ham, Milk, U.S. Cellular. I also was the Book of James in the award winning dramatic audio Bible called "The Word of Promise, Next Generation, New Testament" I've worked with Voices Unlimited/Innovative Artists for most of my career and I have recently expressed interest in Grossman & Jack Talent. I am a SAG/AFTRA member and I have a demo. I have worked with people like Dave Leffel and Jeff Lupetin and I love the business.

My Training

I have learned from over ten years of experience how to do the business and use my voice. I am 20 years old and I was immersed in the business in 1993. I am currently taking a class at the Acting Studio Chicago with Dave Leffel. I am also taking voice lessons with Scott Uddenberg, and Gayle Bisesi at Elmhurst College. I have also had a voice lesson with Kim Nazarian from the New York Voices. Sue Moniger is another contact that I have. Frank Alkyer is currently my mentor.

My Studio Equipment

Pro tools, Sound Forge, a selection of professional condenser mics and dynamic mics capable of delivering mp3s at whatever specified rate wanted, Pre amps, Outboard Gear, Mixers, etc.

Additional Skills

I can sing, play tenor saxophone, and guitar. I'm currently a music business major at Elmhurst College with numerous connections, some of which I have named above. Mark Streider, Ken Haebich, Frank Portelese, Mark Colby, John Towner, and Judy Grimes are only a few people that I know personally. Fransisco Paz and Dick Smith are some other people I should mention as well.

Payment Methods Accepted

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

Contact Information

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