My real voice over training began after college.
I spent one year in Hollywood studying with "the man of 1,000 voices", Mel Blanc. It is during that time period that
I learned to pick up a script and make the words my own.
I was able to soak up the invaluable knowledge that this
master voice talent was teaching.
Since that unforgettable year with Mel, I have been
able to do voice work for many of the biggest companies in
the world.
My voice is heard millions of times a day on
Sprint PCS phones, as I am the talent on their "Voice
Command" feature. You have also heard me on numerous
radio, television, film and flash video presentations
showing around the U.S. and the world.
As for industrial/high tech reads, my client list is
impressive. I have provided voice overs for: Apple,
Siebel Systems, Lycos, Tandem, Sun Micro Systems,
Juniper Networks and numerous other silicon valley icons.
As a telecommunications major, I have an extensive
background in all facets of broadcasting. As mentioned
above, after college I spent one year studying with
the voice of Warner Bros., Mel Blanc. I went
on from there to become a radio producer for the SF Giants,
SF Forty Niners, Oakland A's and Golden State Warriors.
For many years I worked with Al Michaels, John Madden
and Jim Lange, from Tv's "Dating Game".
In addition to becoming a major market radio personality,
I hosted and ran a successful entertainment business
that allowed me to perform (on stage) throughout the world.
For a number of years, I co-hosted an oldies show with
Wolfman Jack.
All of these experiences have made me a well rounded
voice over talent who knows how to sell himself and his clients product.
I work both from an Apple iMac and MacBook Computer
using Bias software. Depending on the product,
I use two different microphones, a Shure headset
mic or a Rode USB Mic. I send my audio files
via mp3. In other instances, when needed, I have
access to a world class recoding studio for network
level productions were I have recorded national spots for
BusinessWeek magazine, "Fox NFL Sunday", CNN, ABC Network
and numerous other nationally broadcast commercials.
I have emceed events at stadium size gatherings.
I am also a drummer as well as champion ballroom dancer.
I have hosted numerous live television shows.