WARNING: This blog frequently contains humor...

...or at least my lame attempts at humor. In any case, not everything you read here should be taken literally. A sense of humor is highly recommended.

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Film reels. Jon Gardner voice-overs, old beginnings
I wasn’t a complete rookie, but I looked like a deer in the headlights, dazed and confused.
cinderella castle - voiceover lessons from disney
Disney doesn’t shut down just because of a “little” rain, so I follow suit and choose to walk my squishy wet shoes back into the adventure even if my soggy shorts are chafing the insides of my thighs raw.
Rssponsibility and trust illustrated by a barking dog
Great relationships of every kind are based on trust — and responsibility.
Jon Gardner Voice-Overs, Woman listening to herself
We don't hear ourselves objectively, so how can we know what we really sound like?
Jon Gardner voice-Overs, squirrel on path, get out of your own way
Don't beat yourself up and please stop banging your head, I'm trying to watch TV.
Singing in the Pain, rainy red car door handle
Where your fears are may also be where your creativity come from.
A voice over fable
“Oh, all wise and knowing oracle, what path should my life take that is easy, fast, fun and leads to riches untold?”
Jon Gardner Voice-Overs, communication, misinterpretaion
Live direction can be tricky if you don't understand what you are being told.
Animated Batman silhouette with lightning
I liked Batman - I just never wanted to be him. *sigh*
Jon Gardner Voice-Overs, coloring outside the lines, crayons, risk taking
Having just saved both our lives, I felt he deserved a well thought out, adult answer.

Being a professional voice actor is about more than the sound of a voice. It is script interpretation, acting, imagination, and a professional who makes your project more important that their ego. It also means broadcast quality sound, great communication skills, prompt follow-up and a quick turnaround. A great attitude doesn't hurt either.

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