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VX QuipTip #2

2009-05-02T16:55:00.000-07:00

Remember, leave a comment and let me know
what you think.

talk to you soon,
Curt

VX QuikTip #1

2009-05-01T15:49:00.000-07:00

Leave me your comments!
I really do want to hear what you say.

As you can see, we are still learning about blogging.
With your input, I will be able to help you better.

I've been keeping busy with coaching VO talent and producing
the demos of students who started out just like you.

Here's a sneak peak at some of them...enjoy... then
share what you think.

Questions? Ask -- I am putting together more
VX QuikTip Videos to answer your questions.

-Curt

PODCAST !

2008-12-30T12:09:00.001-08:00

The Podcast will be a new feature we will be incorporating for all you voice over info starved fanatics. The first podcast will be about setting up a home studio. What you need, and what you don't. It's easier than you think to get your home studio up and running!

Talk soon,

Curt

The Last Voiceover-Rai

2008-12-01T10:17:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!

I'm a late bloomer when it comes to seeing movies. A lot of times
I won't see a movie until it comes to video or even TBS or USA.
Yeah, I'm that cheap. As a result I just saw 'The Last Samurai'
with Tom Cruise. Good movie. This does have something to do with
voice over, so be patient.

You know the story, Tom Cruise gets captured by the bad guys and
lives among the people...the samurais. As he got to know them, he
was totally amazed at their level of commitment to their craft of
being the best samurais. He watched as they spent hours everyday to
hone their skills as warriors. I believe he was journaling and wrote
something to the effect of "I've never seen a people so dedicated to
the excellence of their craft in my life."

So now I have a question for you. If people could live in your house,
what would they say about your dedication, your level of commitment
to excellence in becoming the best voice actor you can be? If you're
like me, that's a sobering thought isn't it?

This is one of those areas in life where you really do have to be great
to get work. Voice Over work.

"Don't settle for mediocrity.

Settle for excellence, and watch the rewards of patience come knocking
down your door."

till next time,

Curt,
the voice-over coach

P.S And if you get the chance check out this cool blog about motorcycle helmets .

2008-11-07T10:42:00.000-08:00

I’d love to help you “LIVE and IN PERSON”

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It’s

THE VX METHOD LIVE

EVENT

Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:30pm (MST)

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Hey, it's Curt Hawkins the VoiceOver Coach from The VX Method.

I’d love to help you “live and in person” take the next step towards making

money with your voice, for free. You’ve heard about the awesome potential for making

money with your voice. You’ve heard how the voiceover industry is exploding.

You just don’t know what to do……

Here's what I'm talking about:

Cristina and I have been talking. And we’ve been talking about YOU.

You have such a hunger to know more about the voiceover industry…the business, the techniques, how to get started…everything.

But you don’t know where to begin or even how to take the first step. This is what I want to clear up for you.

You have questions, don’t you? Many of you have sent us your questions, and during THE VX METHOD LIVE, we are going to answer them.

“Is my voice suitable for voiceover?”

“How do I get exposure to clients?”

“How do I prepare for an audition?”

“How do I choose an agent that will get me more work?”

After coaching hundreds of people just like you, I have found that most people want to know the answers to some variation of these questions. My answers may surprise you. To hear my thoughts, claim your spot.

By the close of THE VX METHOD LIVE, there won’t be any doubt in your mind as to what to do next.

I’m gonna lay it all out there for you and things will become crystal clear.

If you’re already a voice actor with a few jobs under your belt, what’s holding you back from getting to the next level?

In this LIVE event, you will grab hold of key concepts used by every successful voice actor.

You won’t guess about the direction to take with a script –ever again—You’ll have confidence!
Find out what makes you believable.
Discover how to make an emotional connection with your audience—to make them trust you.

Understand the power of being quiet.
And how to throw away the rest

If you put these techniques into practice, you will see an immediate, even dramatic difference in your performance, that is so vital to your voiceover success.

3 Steps To Keeping It Simple

STEP 1 of 3

Claim your spot. You must claim your spot to be a part of this LIVE event: THE VX METHOD: LIVE.

To claim your spot, just send me an e-mail at voinfo@curthawkins.com .

STEP 2 of 3

Check your inbox. You will find instructions on how to participate.

STEP 3 of 3

Make the call. Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:30pm (MST)

Call the toll free number provided – come ready to learn.

Make sure you claim your spot quickly, because there are a limited number of lines available.

Be sure to keep checking your email for new updates... we'll try
to add something new for you every day or two

Leave your comments or questions.

--Curt

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2008-08-14T08:09:00.000-07:00

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talk to you later,
Cristina

Out to Shoot the NorthWest

2008-05-01T12:44:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

Ok, I think I've got this blog business figured out. Yes, I have been so busy scheduling folks for their voiceover coaching sessions with Curt, that I've just now had the time to get the blog up & running. (phew)

Have you seen the FREE TRAINING - the VX QuikTip videos? What do ya think?

I'm looking forward to showing you some amazing NorthWest scenery as well as more great VoiceOver Training Tips. Curt & I are headed out tomorrow to shoot VX QuikTip #3 & #4...(that's weather permitting)

By the way, Curt would like to know what kind of tips and training you would be most interested in learning.
Leave me a comment & we'll begin working on some amazing- shot just for you - VX QuikTips

talk to you soon,
Cristina