Photo by Dave Cross

Photo by Dave Cross

In the era of podcasts and other digital content, more people than ever are finding themselves behind the microphone. There are brilliant writers and journalists and experts who have valuable information to share, but lack the vocal confidence to share it most effectively. Having worked extensively with Amazon/Audible and NPR (where I’m referred to as “The Voice Whisperer”) I am one of New York’s most in-demand coaches to help anyone and everyone be comfortable in the recording studio.

When asked what impression they want to make when people hear their podcasts, nearly all the brilliant writers I have worked with have said that they want to be warm and accessible, while still speaking with authority. This is something I am able to help them achieve. Finding your own, best voice — making it as natural and conversational as you wish it to be — is my goal, too. Together, we will work to explore the technique that helps you in reading your own words.  

I feel that actors who can use their voices commercially for voice over or animation have honed a skill that makes them more effective in all their work. Discovering ways to interpret copy and develop strong choices for animated characters is a specific passion of mine.  I look forward to helping you strengthen those skills.

I’ve provided audio coaching for numerous podcasts and radio shows, including for notable figures such as MacArthur genius grant recipient Andrew Solomon, Nelson Mandela biographer Richard Stengel, acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson, NPR terrorist correspondent Dina Temple-Raston, NY Times best-selling author Mark Manson, journalist Vicky Ward, and journalist Jane McSorley, and for shows such as NPR’s “Ask Me Another.”

I have to give credit to the marvelous Queen of Voice Acting, Deena Kaye. She made me much less shitty at this, and I’m greatly in her debt.
— NY Times bestselling author Mark Manson, from his podcast “Love Is Not Enough”
Working with Deena Kaye on this project certainly took it to another level.
— Investigative journalist Jane McSorley, co-host of the podcast "Death at Deepcut"