I've Been a Bad, Bad Blogger!

Hello Mateys!

Well, it's been a while...which is a good thing. I've been having so much fun with Chase. He is becoming a quite the mimic and we crack each other up. He is also a dream baby who accompanies me to writing class, rehearsals, even an audition or two and is amazingly well 'behaved'. Last week, he came to see/hear the choir I sing with, Melodia, and didn't make a peep! Just listened and relaxed. Such a show baby! Steve rocking his stroller probably had something to do with it! My fabulous husband!!

So...career update...I recorded VO for a TV spot for Springhouse Bridal (Garnerville, NY) last week with the amazing Adam Harley at his funky fresh studio in Larchmont (http://www.futurehypemedia.com/) and was able to make my agency a small commission. It felt good because I brought them the job.

I'm singing backup at The Bitter End (!) next week for the lovely and talented Caley Rose and I get to jam out with her band and the ever-cool Pete Romano (http://peteromano.com/flash_site/index.html).

Next up, I'm performing at Stage Left Studio's Forbidden Kiss again on Dec. 10 (an original song with my fledgling band and drummer Shane Kulman and a surprise lip sync jam with Bella De Balls - http://www.stageleftstudio.net/tour-ticket.php?id=7)

On the classical tip, I'm singing holiday music with the fierce women's choir Melodia at The Barclay Hotel on Dec. 20th. (http://www.melodiawomenschoir.org/)

On Dec. 22, Tamar Vezirian...who is a genius...and I will be doing 10 mins of our crazy characters, Valvita and Janinah at a show called Identity Theft at the Luca Lounge!

Phew! And all of this just in time for CHRISTMAAAAAS!

I hope you all are flourishing and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Fall! Happiness! Peace!

Hellooooooo!

Happy Autumn. I hope this season is bringing you happiness and peace.

I'm enjoying my family during this transitional time (moving into our new home in a couple of weeks!) and it is busier than ever for me. Chase is growing leaps and bounds! The light of my life!! Steve is beyond supportive and such an amazing and fun father and husband.

On the career front, I'm writing music, sketch comedy and theatre with some wonderful collaborators; enjoying Cheryl King's weekly writing workshop, "Write Your Heart Out" and singing in the women's choir, Melodia. I've been lucky enough to have 2-3 auditions a week and the audiobook I narrated is selling well. Although I am excited for the progression of my career I am so grateful and thankful for the joy my husband and my little boy bring me in my life. That's what REALLY matters.

Much Love,

Gaby

Travelocity Beach Angel Man

I read opposite Jay from this commercial today at an audition ...love him!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBsDoMPMOEU

He's a hoot...and so nice. It's fun auditioning with 'working' talent. Inspires me and helps me feel like I am 'there'...ya know? Maybe silly but true (:

More Micky D's, Auditions, Second Alto

I feel so fab about my progressing VO career. I wound up doing two more McD spots last week; another radio for Alaska and also TV for Florida. I've been going to some great auditions at the Casting Directors' offices I used to dream about going to earlier in my career. I'm getting to know some of the other auditionees at the auditions and feel a little more part of the 'club'. Additionally, I was just accepted as a Second Alto into a great Women's Choir, Melodia, which will help keep my vocal chops up. http://melodiawomenschoir.org/

National spots, movies, promos, etc...here I come!

Have a great day!

Gaby

McD II

Cool! My session for two spots for McDonald's Alaska (TV & Radio) went great. They'll be seen/heard in Kodiak, Fairbanks, the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage. It's awesome to be on headset with people in another state. AND I just got booked for another McD Radio next week.

I'm lovin' it!

Gab

Audiobook in the Can!

Yes! My first Narration/Production of an audiobook was approved and will be available on iTunes, amazon.com and Audible.com in about a week! I'll post a sample and link on my Facebook page next week!

Woohooo!

Gaby

McD!

Well, Micky D's wants me again! Thanks, Ronald McDonald! I've been hired to do radio and TV spots for Alaska McDonald's for the fourth time! I LOVE being repeat talent and union jobs rock da house! It was great to provide my first commission for my agency. Yay!

This week, I had an fun audition where I was sang a jingle (a very insular world) AND was told I 'rocked' by the same CD who schooled me just a week before on my show store audition. Ran into a friend at one of the auditions which is always comforting before I go in. Also auditioned on camera for a comedy news channel. A great week! Hope yours was too!

Learning as I Go

So...I have had some great auditions in the last week! Three were sent in via mp3, one with a Casting Director held at Phantom Audio and one in my agency's office. Without revealing brands, one was for a tooth whitener, one for a pharmacy, one for a car, one for a shoe chain and one for a new show on a popular music TV station. Exciting!

Some things I learned that are rudimentary but were of help to me: I learned not to pose the brand name as a question, that you only slate once before an A,B, C take and also that my instincts may not always jibe with what they are looking for so one must be flexible. Oh, and always do whatever research you can, which is so easy nowadays with the internet and all.

I also wrapped my first audiobook! Phew!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope to book soon!

Gab

Two at Home One Out

Hey!

Good news! I have my first two auditions via Access Talent from home due in the a.m. and my first one "out" in the world tomorrow late afternoon. Excited to get this show on the road!

ROCK AND ROOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLL!

Gabbin' Gal

Starting Out Fresh

Hi!!!!! Welcome to my blog world.

This blog is a place for me to touch base regarding my voiceover career here in NYC. Just last week, I was signed by Access Talent and I am very excited to be diving into a fresh new phase in my voiceover life. After nearly 3 years with a national Production House, where I learned so much and recorded about 60 TV and radio commercials- as well as non-broadcast VO work- I am ready and excited to be represented by a talent agency. Linda Weaver and Chas Cowing at Access are very down to earth and positive. Just the supportive environment that I seek.

I am looking to coach aspiring voiceover actors and have a new mic and pop filter that I can bring to you, so please reach out if you are interested. I'm open to bartering and my rates are reasonable.

I'll touch base when I go on my first audition through Access!

All best,

Gaby