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Today\u2019s episode is about three common questions people ask me: \xa0

1. How do I get into voiceover? \xa0
2. How do I start a podcast? \xa0
3. How do I record, edit, and produce audio? \xa0

First of all, thank you for trusting me with your questions.\xa0 Unfortunately, I\u2019m not a voiceover coach or a podcasting coach.\xa0 However, I appreciate your questions, and I care about pointing you in the right direction.\xa0 So, this episode mentions online courses for VO and podcasting beginners and a list of recording software options (and related online courses or webinars) for you to consider. \xa0

VO Online Courses

1. VO Success is taught by pharmacist, voice actor, and podcast host Mike Lenz.\xa0 Visit https://vosuccess.com.\xa0
2. Introduction to Voiceover is taught by voice actor and coach Rhonda Phillips.\xa0 Visit http://introductiontovoiceover.com.\xa0 Rhonda will be a guest on my podcast in June to talk about coaching newbies and her career in VO. \xa0

Podcasting Online Course

The School of Podcasting is taught by Podcast Coach Dave Jackson.\xa0 The website is https://schoolofpodcasting.com.\xa0 Please use my affiliate link to purchase a monthly membership:\xa0 https://www.theschoolofpodcasting.com/bundles/school-of-podcasting-monthly-membership?ref=2bec1f.\xa0 Dave has been a podcaster for more than 15 years.\xa0 In his course, he teaches students how to plan, launch, grow, and monetize podcasts.\xa0 I personally went through his program, and I loved it!\xa0 From the time I started until I published my first episode, it took about 2 months. \xa0

Whether you\u2019re into VO or podcasting, you need to learn how to record, edit, and produce audio.\xa0 By produce, I mean create an MP3 or WAV file.\xa0 You need something called recording software.\xa0 There are a number of platforms out there.\xa0 They all have learning curves.\xa0 Do your research!\xa0 Find one in your price range that has the tools you need and works with your Mac or PC.\xa0 Then, get started! \xa0

7 recording software options I recommend:

1. Adobe Audition
2. Audacity (This was my first DAW.)
3. Garage Band
4. Hindenburg Journalist
5. Reaper
6. Studio One Artist (This is what I use as of April 2021.)
7. Twisted Wave

Some are better for podcasting than VO.\xa0 Do your research!\xa0 There are online courses and webinars out there for learning recording software too.\xa0 See list below:\xa0

Adobe Audition

1. Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting (This course is included in the monthly membership.)
2. \u201cUncle Roy\u201d (aka Roy Yokelson) from Antland Productions.

Audacity\xa0

1. Jonah Rosenthal through GVAA
2. Larry Hudson from VO Heaven
3. Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting (This course is included in the monthly membership.)

You can also learn Garage Band and Hindenburg Journalist from Dave Jackson.\xa0 Both are included in the monthly membership.

Mike Delgaudio, aka Booth Junkie, teaches how to use Reaper. \xa0

The Studio One Artist course is called Studio One Jumpstart.\xa0 It\u2019s taught by Don Baarns and his son Donny Baarns.\xa0 I have personally taken this, and it is excellent. \xa0

Jim Edgar teaches Twisted Wave.

George Whittam is a skilled audio engineer.\xa0 Search Youtube for videos.\xa0 \xa0

Learning recording software takes time and practice!\xa0 Don\u2019t get frustrated.\xa0 If this is what you really want to do, just stay with it.\xa0 It gets easier! \xa0