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One day, when you least expect it, you will book your first big job. You’ll be nervous, of course. But, will you be able to hide your nerves and sound your professional best? Nerves can cause a sudden adrenaline rush and a number of unpleasant symptoms including dry mouth (or excess saliva), shortness of breath and a trembling voice. The best way to combat these symptoms is to prevent them from happening in the first place. The surprising cause of a trembling voice is… perfectionism!
Beginning voice talent places undue stress on him or herself by expecting to give a perfect performance. This is impossible. We can never be perfect, only optimal. Because voice-over sessions are never live, mistakes can always be edited out and you can always do another take. Another factor that causes stress is when the talent imagines that the director will be overly critical. This is actually a psychological phenomenon known as projection. The talent is projecting a harsh, self-critical attitude onto the director.
The good news about adrenaline is that it is a short lived hormone and can be burned off by speaking or by light physical activity. If your voice feels trembles before a session, walk briskly up and down the hallway or read the script several times out loud. You’ll soon regain your composure and restore the sound of your voice.
