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Recording score readings - Posted by Spencer McGraw on 2018-04-24

Another fun lesson.  This was one that I could put my own spin and personality into.  Read More >>

Sports talk prep - Posted by Spencer McGraw on 2018-04-24

This assignment is in my wheelhouse.. I help Newy prep during and before the shows to gather all breaking sports news and other related sports topics... Read More >>

This was fun - Posted by Spencer McGraw on 2018-04-24

Fun lesson.. it's a lot harder than you might think to fill the time.  I had to learn how to pace myself. Read More >>

Sports contnet - Posted by Spencer McGraw on 2018-04-24

Since I'm working with Sports, I recorded a 2 minute broadcast talking about a local sports team.  Read More >>

Commercial scripts - Posted by Spencer McGraw on 2018-04-24

Getting a very good understanding on what pace and voice inflection I need to come up with depending on the commercial product... Read More >>

Dead air and ad lib practice - Posted by Spencer McGraw on 2018-04-24

i listened to Newy today and heard how he filled dead space during an interview with a guest.  It's very subtle, but relating to the interviewee and having knowledge of what is being discussed is very important... Read More >>

Recording multiple commercial types - Posted by Spencer McGraw on 2018-04-24

I recorded the commercials in the lesson and tried applying what I've learned from Newy to them.  I used spacing and changed up my tone and pace depending on what type of product I was reading for... Read More >>

Show prep - Posted by Spencer McGraw on 2018-04-24

show prep is what I've been helping Newy with for the last week.  He asks my opinion on what to lead with and what stories have "gas"... Read More >>

Recording commercial - Posted by Spencer McGraw on 2018-04-24

i acquired a set of headphones, microphone, shield and use my mac for recording. It feels natural to me when recording and I'll let Newy listen to it tomorrow when I go in... Read More >>

Breathing and spacing lessons - Posted by Spencer McGraw on 2018-04-24

Listened to Newy today during his show and learned about breathing and spacing.  He's very conscious of his voice inflection and has a great rhythm when he speaks... Read More >>