https://www.simlersound.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-05-31 https://www.simlersound.com/home daily 1.0 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/1600481289902-WWVMA13DP1I8L9QXH6AM/Joel+Simler+Head%2Bshot.jpg Simler Sound - Joel Simler… Wry, Warm, and Welcoming A voice that’s delightfully curious, and facetiously serious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/0f88a60e-0309-499e-bcbd-b5a5afc328d4/APA-Logo.png Simler Sound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/4a10a707-05d1-4f3e-997c-efe4fdbb345b/LA+Pic.png Simler Sound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/d1569cd7-c9b9-4794-9774-b2ee549473a0/PANA+logo+-+horizontal+-+transparent+background+-+web+ready.png Simler Sound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/baf6c8fe-7093-4539-ae87-e4e5cd1a2f61/AE+LOGO.png Simler Sound https://www.simlersound.com/about daily 0.75 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/1633131589889-B4IRUP6HSJLW2Y1COZYD/bellingham-creative-headshot-photographer-katheryn-moran-simler-sound-2020-110.jpg About - Combining a history of stage/radio/and musical performance with a degree in Audio Production from The Art Institute of Seattle in 2011, Joel eventually got his act together and realized that audiobook narration was his calling. Since then he has worked extensively with Carol Monda, Shannon Parks, and is a graduate of Sean Allen Pratt’s Nonfiction narration curriculum. Joel is all about that continuing education, and is constantly seeking out workshops and coaches to aid in his performance and business skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/1633128940678-R7HN9Y0UFMI82QIH3QR8/bellingham-creative-headshot-photographer-katheryn-moran-simler-sound-2020-42.jpg About - Who would’ve thought the kid sent to remedial reading classes would end up reading books for a living? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/367ed31d-b5f2-4ffc-91d2-780d694604df/bellingham-newborn-photographer-katheryn-moran-baby-daria-simler-57.jpg About - Joel is a bearded, flannel-wearing SAG-AFTRA performer from the Pacific Northwest that has leant his voice to many middle grades books for Learning Ally, a non-profit providing reading solutions for struggling students. Raised by his two Mom’s (️‍) surrounded by - and often drenched in - water, he also has a deep affinity for Colorado, where he spent much time tromping through mountains with his Dad and Brother, partying with his large Hispanic family. No joke, that side of his family knows how to party! Joel gets much inspiration and support from his wife and two kids (2 and 3 year olds!), whom he can’t wait to drive around and road trip in their bright green 1978 VW bus. Yes, that’s his bus in the pictures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/1633132097554-UKJBI9QX88BAZ66TLYBK/bellingham-creative-headshot-photographer-katheryn-moran-simler-sound-2020-53.jpg About - The Specs Joel works out of his personal recording studio in Bellingham, WA, which he lovingly refers to as… The Audio Hovel Here’s his setup: Vocalbooth.com 5-Carat Platinum series Diamond booth Aston Spirit Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone UA Apollo Twin MKII Audio Interface ADK Z390 Pro CL Custom PC Presonus Studio One 4 Professional https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/1633911487327-LHP0BI3O00ZQF6DLEQ87/bellingham-creative-headshot-photographer-katheryn-moran-simler-sound-2020-131.jpg About - He is a professionally certified ballroom dance instructor, and a master of picking up hobbies and putting them back down. 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The characters are easy to distinguish, which is really important for me personally when listening to an audiobook. I thought Simler did a great job conveying the spirit of each character and the overall tone of the book. It was easy to follow along with his narration, and I quickly lost hours while playing this book over my headset.” — Liliyana, Audible Listener Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/1621201113417-V7CWLYY47FI3BWC0Z8KH/Carol+Monda.jpg People Say What? - “Joel has a knack for humor, youthful voices and creative delivery. 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He’s been an absolute pleasure to work with & I enthusiastically recommend him for any endeavor he chooses to pursue in the realm of audiobooks & voice acting.” — Ian McInnes, Casting Director / Production Administrator for Learning Ally https://www.simlersound.com/jay-raymond daily 0.75 2025-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6563384dc5df5dd8c61d16/2fdc6cd0-29f1-46b7-bccf-50b85796b1b6/Untitled+design.png Jay Raymond (️ Romance) - Jay Raymond Seductive, cheeky, and charming Brimming with wit, and full of shit. 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