If you are thinking of starting a career as a voiceover artist, your demo is an essential marketing tool.  It would be like an actor trying to get work without a head shot or video demo reel. Or a model without a portfolio or composite cards.  You cannot work without it. Here are some guidelines to help you make sure your investment in your demo is well spent.

Established voice talent make a short (about 1-2 minutes) compilation of current work. They duplicate this on  a CD or MP3 formatted file and send to producers, casting directors, and clients who keep them on file for future consideration. Your demo should also be available as a download on your website and your agent's website.  A lot of times, talent are hired straight from their demo. Sometimes, they must audition for the job.

Here’s how a beginner with no prior experience, can make a competitive demo:

No one wants to work with a beginner.  So, to break into voiceovers, you must produce a demo that sounds like you have worked before. The samples you include on your demos should sound as if they are actual spots that could have been on the air.

A competitive demo is not cheap.  Prices can range from about $1500. to $3,000. or more, in the LA and NY markets.   To be competitive, your demo should be directed by an experienced coach and produced professionally, which means having the proper background music and sound effects to put behind your voice. You will be wasting your time (and annoying some potential clients) if you send a home made demo. Even if you have great equipment, few beginners are able to properly direct themselves. Do it right the first time! 

Studio time can be expensive. Costs for studio time alone can average $100. - $200. per hour.  That's why all voice over talent should be prepared with their scripts before setting up a session.  It takes time for a beginner to record a demo, then the engineer has to complete the project with editing , music selection, mixing and mastering

Bottom line:  Be prepared when you come in for your session. It will save you time and your money.

RMG Rates....   For creating a new, professional voice over demo.  We have very reasonable rates. 

New Talent wanting to start a career in Voice Over.     $299.00  per session.  We have many scripts for you to choose from. Once you set the session, we will give you a download file of scripts.  Then, you can rehearse and prepare for the session.       

We supply the scripts for you, for (3-4) commercial voice over spots. You choose the scripts that you would like to use or use your own scripts.   You may add more commercials for $25.00 per each additional commercial script over 4.  You may also bring and add a brief narrative script, character voice reading, etc. $25.00 per additional readings.  

Once you have set up a session time, we will email you scripts to choose from. 

Rates are for : studio time, scripts, music, editing, mixing & mastering.  You will receive 2 professional CD's and an mp3 format sent to your computer via email.     $10.00 per additional CDs.

Full payment due at the end of the session.  

We accept Cash, Check, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard