My Top 14 Favorite Summer Songs of the 80s!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by admin

As we get closer to summer, I am beginning to pull out all of my old records and listen to the tunes that take me back to memories of past summers. I thought it would be cool to post my top 14 favorite summer songs of the 80′s! Hope I didn’t miss any…

And seeing as “If Anybody Had a Heart” is my top summer song of the 80s, I only thought it would be appropriate to share this shot taken a few years ago of me and the man himself, John Waite.

My Top 14 Favorite Summer Songs of the 80s:

1. If Anybody Had a Heart – John Waite (1985)

2. Things Can Only Get Better – Howard Jones (1985)

3. My Ever Changing Moods – Style Council (1984)

4. Magic – The Cars (1984)

5. The Riddle – Nik Kershaw (1984)

6. Sunglasses at Night – Corey Hart (1984)

7. One in a Million – The Romantics (1983)

8. Every Step of the Way – John Waite (1985)

9. Sunset Grill – Don Henley (1984)

10. Children Say – Level 42 (1987)

11. Say it Isn’t So – The Outfield (1985)

12. Sweetheart – Frankie & The Knockouts (1981)

13. Home Town – Joe Jackson (1986)

14. Darlin’ Danielle Don’t – Henry Lee Summer (1988)

There you have it. You should try kicking off your summer with some of your favorite summertime tunes too!

Voice Over Tips with Lynda McCarrell

Posted on June 8, 2012 by admin

Voice over coach and super talent agent Lynda McCarrell shares a couple quick tips for those wanting to get into the voice over world or if you’re already in and want some insight from a woman that taught me almost everything I know when it comes to voice over. Literally!

DL: What steps should people looking to enter voice over take to seek auditions and to find work in the field?

LM: The very best way is to be represented by an Agent. They have years of experience and can help you get opportunities that would otherwise not be available to you. Yes, there are other ways -networking, various casting websites – but, for a career, finding an Agent us the best way to elevate your game and make bigger bucks!

DL: What might be a good exercise for preparing for an audition?

LM: Warm up the voice – how can you pitch a home run without a warm up? Research the product- make sure you are pronouncing it correctly. Do not over rehearse – we still want to hear spontaneity, variety, and flexibility.

DL: Great tips! Thanks, Lynda.

For more information on Lynda and her work as an Agent, please visit her website:

www.mccarrellvoices.com

There you will find her client base /demos as well as contact info for those interested in one-on-one coaching and the Fabulous Monday Night Workout Group that has been on-going for the past 18 years! The Workout Group is a “come when you can” deal for $20 every Monday. You just can’t beat that…

Oh, and to forward demos or questions, feel free to contact her directly at her office:

mccarrellandassoc@earthlink.net

My experience taking on the JCORE lifestyle!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by admin

Late last year I was fortunate enough to have been chosen to voice an infomercial for famed celebrity fitness trainer, author, and wellness expert, Jay Cardiello. Produced by ESA Entertainment’s very own Ernie Schultz, the infomercial turned out really cool!

JCORE is a fitness and wellness lifestyle company built upon the premise that you can positively change your life, without changing your lifestyle. Full-body workouts can fit into time-crunched schedules and small spaces. JCORE offers a proven system of fitness and dietary products based on Cardiello’s acclaimed Cardio Core 4 x 4 exercise program, innovative dietary supplements, customized personal training and more. Those things are the result of years of research and hands-on experience. I’m not just saying this because I did voice over for Jay’s infomercial…JCORE truly delivers the very best in fitness and wellness.

A special thanks to all that I had the pleasure of working with while producing this great infomercial!

Check out Jay Cardiello’s JCORE fitness and wellness lifestyle at www.jcorebody.com/

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