Phyllis K. Day : Finding Your Authentic Voice
Links from today's show:
Phyllis K. Day
Phyllis K. Day on Voices.com
Your Instructor this week:
Voice Over Expert Phyllis K. Day
Phyllis is a freelance technical writer and voice professional with over thirty years experience. A Broadcast Journalism graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, Phyllis became an anchor a few months later on the North Carolina News Network. She has also anchored on Business Radio Network and American Forum Radio Network in Colorado. Her voice has been heard nation-wide and she was also the narrator for a show heard daily on NPR and Armed Forces Radio in the 1990s. Phyllis was part of a mentoring program for several years at North Carolina State University for the students in NC State's radio program. She currently runs personalized coaching workshops, in addition to narrations for e-learning and business presentations.
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Comments
Phyllis IS the real deal. I was stuck in a habit of what I thought was "my real voice". Once she got me to "hear the light" I was more comfortable, confident, and relaxed with my ability. I've re-worked my demos, even producing an Audio Book demo with Bettye Zoller, an amazing producer. Bottom-line; I'm getting more work!
Posted by: Joe "Bob" Geoffrey | July 19, 2008 3:20 AM
Hi Phyllis,
I really enjoyed you podcast episode 'Finding You Authentic Voice'. As a teen growing up in the 60's I to listened to a lot of 'Boss Jocks'. In the late 70's I began a 20 year journey in radio working every format that there was. It wasn't until I was forced to host a Big Band show (15 years into my career) that I really found out who I was (that X factor). I hated my delivery at the time because I had to talk so s- l -o- w and grown up (no more top 40 delivery) but afterward my GM came into the studio and said she was afraid she was going to have to fire me before I began the show, but after hearing the amazing difference I had a job for life. In that one instant I grew by leaps and bounds. I'll always be thankful for that Big Band show !
Posted by: Bob Jordan | July 27, 2008 6:18 PM
I appreciated Phyllis' candor in the podcast. I'm sure I am very guilty of making my voice what I think it should be rather than centering in on the qualities I normally have that can be put to good use. I sent an e-mail to Phyllis in hopes an evaluation can be set up. Thanks for quality podcasts that are very much on-line with the challenges of doing voice-over.
Posted by: Tom Matthews | August 1, 2008 5:50 AM
Phyllis--Thanks for that analysis of Joe Bob's 'growl'--something I've noticed in far too many male voice talents. It always has that 'I love listening to myself' feeling.
Will you please consider doing a similar podcast about a female voice? I'd like to hear what you have to say about the 'non-authentic' voice as performed by women.
Posted by: Vicki Amorose | August 6, 2008 7:47 PM