People new to the voice over industry have tons of questions –
what’s my niche, do I need an agent, should I join a union, etc. Whether or not
to submit your audition early seems to be another common question that many newbies
have as well. So let’s get right to the
answer – yes, you should submit your demo as soon as possible. Here’s why:
You’re Almost Certain to be Heard
The sooner you provide your audition track, the more likely you
are to be heard by the casting agent. As
an example, let’s say a gig opens up for a read that you know you’d be a
perfect fit for. Now let’s say 50 other
people also have the same thought as you.
If you are one of the first, say 5 or 10, to get your audition in, you
know the agent is going to hear you because that’s all he or she has to work
with thus far. As the old adage goes, the early bird gets the worm.
You Set the Bar
In addition to being heard – which is the first step in landing
the job – you also have the opportunity to set the bar high if you’re one of
the first submitters. Assuming that you
have the sound the agent is looking for, they will short-list you as a potential
candidate AND use your voice as the barometer against all the competition. This gives you a huge advantage because it
solidifies your sound in the mind of the agent.
Long Listening Leads to Numbness
Another reason why it’s a good idea to provide your audition
ASAP is because listening to demos over and over can lead to mental
burnout. This numbness can make the
casting agent more likely to go with one of the previous voices they liked,
rather than continue to listen to more tracks.
The moral of this story is to submit your audition as soon
as you can. While it won’t guarantee
that you’ll get the job, it will definitely improve your chances.
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