The Care and Feeding of Your Voice

by Liz Solar | Feb 28, 2018 | Voice Over

About ten years ago, I awoke with two things I never experienced before: a sinus, and ear infection. Neither my PCP, nor even an ENT could see me, so I drove to Emergency Department of my local office.

There was no quick remedy or pixie dust cure — In fact dust was one of the culprits – to alleviate my painful and congested sinuses. Diagnosis: myriad allergies dust mites, grass, dogs and cats. While I was equipped to forgo housework, no way I would give up my trusty canine, when a Neti pot, and Claritin were in abundance. (more…)

Must Be Present to Win

by Liz Solar | Feb 6, 2018 | Voice Over

Trigger warning: This post is packed with sports analogies and clichés.

“You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.” Wayne (The Great One) Gretzky

This past weekend, an audition came through my email which demanded my attention. It was for a high-profile client, with a rate over minimum wage. How special. How rarified was my talent orbit that I was one of the chosen few to be invited in to Voice Over Mecca. (more…)