Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Thank You - 2009


As I look to 2010 with great excitement and anticipation, I must wave a fond farewell to 2009. This was THE year that I stopped wishing and wondering if I could become a voice talent and actually took the steps necessary to make it happen. I've had a blast in 2009, but it was all just the groundwork for what lies ahead in 2010 and beyond.

The rush of excitement from attending VOICE 2008 in Los Angeles, carried over into 2009, which led to many pieces of the puzzle coming together to form THE VOICE OF YOUR BUSINESS. A business plan, positioning statement, logo, website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and, Voices.com, all came to life. During that time, I took more classes to learn so much more about the craft of voiceover itself. I quickly learned that it's not what your voice sounds like that is important, rather, What You Can Do with your voice that really counts.

I was fortunate to have a good friend who owns a radio station who allowed me to write, record and produce numerous features and commercials to put the lessons I learned to the test. I was able to write copy that allowed me to record with my daughter, Gracie. A real joy. I thoroughly enjoyed providing the live announcing at a number of area sports events. And, the icing on the cake was my trip to San Diego in the fall, to work with Jim and Penny at the VoiceActing Academy to produce my commercial and narration demo's.

There are many more pieces of the puzzle left to be put in place, as well as many, many more lessons to learn, and practice. But I'm moving forward. No longer wishing and wondering as I was just a year ago.

Thank you Jim and Penny, Brad Howard, Dave Courvoisier, Jason Sikes, my AOVA classmates, and Rhonda, for all of the opportunities, advice, support and knowledge in getting me this far. I CANNOT WAIT TO LIGHT THE FUSE ON THIS SHIP BECAUSE IT'S GOING TO SOAR IN 2010.

May you and your family have a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year, filled with all of your dreams come true in 2010.

Derek Chappell
The Voice of Your Business

Monday, December 21, 2009

"Twas the Night Before Christmas" - Voiceover Style


The professional voiceactors from the VO-BB.com present the holiday classic, "Twas the Night Before Christmas" - voiceover style. These are truly some of the most talented people in the business and it's a pleasure to get to hear them and SEE them in this rendition.
Happy Holidays!!
Derek Chappell

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

3 Generations of Voices


Recently, after completing my demo with Jim and Penny at the VoiceActing Academy studios in San Diego, Penny posted the story of my involvement with 3 generations of voices that I thought you might find interesting.

Derek Chappell
-The Voice of Your Business

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

What kind of day will YOU make it?


My dear friend and voice coach, Penny Abshire, from the VoiceActing Academy is one of the most positive and motivating people I've ever known. She's always there with a smile and an upbeat attitude, no matter what the situation. I wanted to share her recent thoughts about how YOU can make each day what you want it to be.

"It is what you make it"


Derek Chappell
-The Voice of Your Business