John Barbour

I can employ the following dialects; New Yorker, Indian, Asian, Irish, German, French, Proper English (British), Cockney, English Punk.

Relevant experience to date; Weekly 3 hour Sunday News volunteer reader for Reading Information Service (RIS), Duquesne University Campus, Pittsburgh, PA. Bass member of The Saint Bernadette's Traditional Choir (Christmas CD recorded and produced for sale (2005) I am the son of a career journalist (Associated Press). Growing up in this household required a great respect for the written and spoken word. My father had begun writing copy for documentaries and travel infomercials later in his career. He was repeatedly approached by some of the producers to perform the reading of his copy for these productions. I was fortunate in that I inherited his vocal qualities. Participate on open mic nights at The Smiling Moose, Pittsburgh, PA Participate in open stage nights at; "The Cabaret at Theater Square", Pittsburgh, PA as well as "Steel City Improv". BA in European History from the State University @ Oneonta, NY. CURRENTLY RESEARCHING EQUIPMENT FOR IN HOME STUDIO. WILL UPDATE AS APPROPRIATE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. In my previous career in direct & phone sales required me to employ many voice techniques in servicing my clients & customers. I am always working to emulate the intonations, timing and expressions that I hear everyday on the radio and television, thinking about how the different techniques were employed and the reasons why the voice messages were directed as they were. I have been in self directed voice training for most of my life.