I'm happy to accommodate you whether you would like a quote immediately, have already chosen me for your project, or require an audition before making your decision. For auditions, I have a small home studio and can send out the audio file in whatever format you need, attach it to emails, or put it online for you to download at your leisure.

When completing a project I've been hired for, I prefer to go into a local studio (a Pro-Tools, Mac environment with an isolation booth), using a true sound engineer's expertise so that I can concentrate only on getting you the best performance possible. Sound files can then be created in any format you require and can be sent overnight in CD/DVD format, or uploaded to a server where you can download them immediately.

My quotes include the studio time required to complete your project. That quote is also for dry voice only. If you require the addition of music or sound-effects into the voice over, etc., please let me know. For an idea of what these rates might be at their minimum, you can check here for current, reasonable, non-union rates (note though, that the rates listed on that sheet do not include studio time). My own quote for you (just for the voice, not the studio) may be less or slightly more, depending on the demands of your unique project and your situation (I give discounts for nonprofits, for instance, and I'll consider discounts for other reasons as well. I'm willing to negotiate).

I can choose from different local studios in which to make your recording - but the one I prefer to use does not have ISDN capabilities. However it does have the ability to use a phone patch. This means that you don't need to have expensive equipment on your end. All you need is a phone and you can be in on the recording session, directing it as you see fit. No, it's not as crystal clear as ISDN, but it's a heck of a lot cheaper. ;-)

If you'd like to be in on the recording session for your project via a phone patch, please feel free to indicate that to me when you email or talk to me on the phone.

When you email me or call me (905-836-5444) I'll need the following information in order to fulfill your request:

• a small sample of your script (if you have one)
• direction on the tone and feel you're going for
• information on who your message is going out TO
• your approximate budget
• your timeline
• an estimation of what your full project involves
• whether you need an "in house" audition or session (I'm in the Toronto and GTA area) or if you're ok with an emailed or downloadable MP3 file
• If you need ISDN capabilities so that you can talk with me during the session (this will dictate which studio I choose to do your recording in).

If your organization is a nonprofit, I'd love to know! I give discounts to folks that really would like a professional voice, but are just starting out. I'm sure we can come to some agreeable terms.

I genuinely enjoy what I do and if your project is unusual or intrigues me, I'll do everything I can to make the price right for you.

Thanks for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you!