FREE VOICE-OVER LESSONS: BASICS/INTRO/ABOUT ME

I discontinued voice-over training and coaching, and for years still received inquiries about how to start a voice-over career (which simply has no concise response.)  While no longer teaching, I have decided to post increments from my Basics Training Event Workbook here, with a link to an audio track narrated by me.  It's my hope to help those interested in learning more about voice-over and what's involved in starting a career.

The first in the series is an introduction and a little background on me, Teri Clark Linden.

TCVO Presents…

SPRING INTO VOICE-OVER!

© Teri Clark Linden, 2014

This workbook is designed to compliment my “Spring into Voice-over Event,” which I created as a basic introduction to voice-over performing.  In it you will find information which I hope will help you decide if pursuing a career in voice-over is right for you.  Please keep in mind this information is based on my opinions and experience working as an actress and voice-over talent professionally for 25 years.  I am also acting in part as a translator sharing with you what I have learned first-hand from training and working with voice-over masters over the past decade, as well as from on the job experience.  This information is a guide, and my hope is there will be at least some information that will resonate within you and that you will find useful.  I do not hold a magic vision into the future and cannot tell you whether or not you have what it takes to be a successful voice-over talent.  No one does.  You know you the best.  You need to trust yourself and your instincts above all others as you move forward toward researching this new career in voice-over.  I will help guide you with information and training to the best of my ability, but ultimately, the choice is yours.  Thank you for trusting me to help you with your choice, and enjoy your endeavor and this Event!

Regards,

Teri

About Me

As you know, my name is Teri Clark Linden.  I was born Teri Lynn Clark and for years went professionally by “Teri L. Clark.”  I got married and when my son was born, he was given “Clark” as his middle name, and I officially became “Teri Clark Linden.”

For most of my life I have resided in the northern Midwest, primarily in Ohio, Michigan and Illinois.  I have loved acting since I was 13, took my first drama class in middle school, and have been performing in some capacity ever since.  My parents still remind me of a joke I made early in my career when they asked, “Is anyone else in your family an actor?”  I replied, “Yes.”  We all are, but I’m the only paid professional.”  I acted in plays in high school and received a BA in theatre from Roosevelt University in Chicago.   

For several years after graduation I worked in Chicago and regionally as an actress before relocating back to Michigan, where I lived for the next 15 years.  In Detroit, I performed at all the union theatres as well as commercially on camera and in voice-over.  In 2006, I set up a home recording studio and began marketing myself as a voice-over talent.

I was soon represented by a New York agent and narrating audio books, as well as auditioning from my home for local and national voice-overs.  I gained a reputation in Detroit for being a top voice-over talent and had clients booking me regularly without auditioning.  Also during this time I was regularly asked, “How do you get into voice-over?”  In 2009 I realized a need for professional voice-over training in Detroit and decided to host Sherri Berger (VOU Chicago) for a 2-day weekend basic training workshop.  This was so successful that I began coaching students privately and producing more training workshops.  I hosted Pat Fraley from LA for an “Accent on Dialects” workshop and several workshops on character voices and film looping with Pamela Lewis (Talking Funny for Money).  Between 2006 and 2010 I also continued my training.  Aside from absorbing information from the masters I hosted with every workshop, I traveled to Chicago and LA to study with Pat Fraley (my mentor and now friend) on several occasions.  Today, I still re-visit materials gathered over the years on the art and technique of voice-over performing, as well as look for new training opportunities.  I highly believe in training, and that you can never stop refreshing what you already know or that you can always learn something new.

My husband’s career brought our family to Ohio in 2010.  Initially saddened to leave what I had built in Detroit, I believed and still believe that new doors open where old ones close, and am able to now bring my talent and teaching to the Dayton area.  While not on stage acting in plays in the capacity I was in Detroit, I am auditioning and working regularly in voice-over and on-camera, specifically narrating audio books and acting in motion pictures.  

I am fortunate with the support of my family to work in a profession that is also one of my passions, and I am thankful to be able to share it now with you.

© Teri Clark Linden, 2014
CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO AUDIO NARRATION BY ME!

In my booth recording today's blog.  Video available on YouTube!