Explore Marc Graue’s Hollywood Voice Over Blog for real stories, professional advice and behind-the-scenes insight from more than 45 years in voice acting, coaching and demo production. Select an episode below to read the complete story.
Why Most Voice Over Auditions Fail in the First 10 Seconds — And How to Fix It
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Why the First Five Seconds of Your Voice Over Audition Matter
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Signs it's time for a new voice over demo
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How to Stay Positive as a Voice Over Artist: The Mindset That Keeps You Auditioning, Improving and Booking
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Practice Makes Imperfect: Why Real Voice Acting Books More Work
How Much Coaching Do You Need?
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How to Take Voice Over Direction Without Losing the Performance 
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A Beginner’s Guide to a  Career—When You’re Not a Beginner
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The 2026 VO Career Reality Check
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About the Author
Marc Graue is a voice-over coach, demo producer, and voice actor with more than 45 years of experience in the industry. At Marc Graue Voice Over Studios in Burbank, he helps actors strengthen their performances, develop characters, and create professional voice-over demos. His articles share practical lessons from decades behind the microphone and in the studio.
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