Kent Lutt - Voice Actor and Audiobook Narrator

Kent Lutt is an American voice actor and narrator based in the Midwest who works in audiobook narration, editing, and production. 

Audiobook Narration Samples

As a storyteller, Kent is passionate about all things mystery.  He loves reading and voicing books that combine mystery with horror, thriller, suspense, and psychological. Besides mystery, he also specializes in non-fiction, including biography, memoirs, business, family, history, philosophy, religious/spiritual, and self-development.

His Midwest voice adapts easily to a wide range of genres and excels at confident, engaging, and powerful vocal deliveries.

About Kent Lutt

Kent began his entertainment career as a musician in numerous rock and metal bands, including Minor Movements, There’s a Better Fire, and Esau (2002 - 2016). He has performed drums, vocals, saxophone, and keyboard on over ten studio recordings, along with touring throughout the Midwest. 

Kent’s background also includes a B.A. in Broadcasting as well as 13+ years in radio, advertising, and voiceover. Additionally, he owns his own audio production company, Tone Tree Audio, LLC (16+ years). These unique experiences give him the ability to narrate, record, edit, and produce high-quality audio for distribution. 

He was inspired to get into audiobook narration because his mother and grandmother were both afflicted with macular degeneration, which causes near-blindness. Kent wants his family and others with similar afflictions to still be able to enjoy books, regardless of their sighted abilities.

When not narrating, Kent enjoys the quiet beauty of Nebraska’s Platte River, as well as the corn fields that surround him. These provide inspiration for his passion for writing and recording ambient music. He enjoys reading, listening to audiobooks, playing music, and telling stories with his wife and three children. Kent utilizes his voiceover skills for local commercials and performing arts events. He continues to record, mix, and master music for local bands, as well as serving as an audiobook editor for authors, publishers, and other narrators.

Audiobook Recording Setup

  • Shure SM7B / Rode K2 Microphones

  • Cloudlifter Preamp

  • Antelope Audio Discrete Interface

  • Acoustically-separated isolation room with IsoVox 2 Soundbooth

  • All samples recorded using this home studio setup

  • “Kent is brilliant at grabbing the reader’s attention and bringing the book to life. He skillfully draws the reader in with an engaging tone and just the right amount of inflection. You can toss those paperbacks aside, because after a few hours with Kent, you won’t be going back.”

    Doug Fifer - Author, Fifty Shades of True Crime 

  • “Kent’s communication throughout the [narration] process was exemplary. It was extremely cool hearing my characters and story come to life through Kent’s vivid narration. I can’t recommend him enough, and I look forward to working with him again on future books!”

    PJ Dudek - Author, The Song of Immaru - Earth's Door

  • “Kent’s talent and dedication are truly remarkable, and I wholeheartedly recommend him for audiobook recording. Thank you, Kent, for your exceptional work!”

    Dr. Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska - Author, Beyond The Sea

  • “Kent is an outstanding voice actor and consummate professional. It was an amazing experience working with him on my audiobook. The finished product was outstanding! His pleasant personality and patience made the process enjoyable. I highly recommend him.”

    Stephen Monteiro - Author, The Gray Bird of Baghdad

  • “Kent is a rare and world-class talent. His understanding of my story allowed him to pull the emotion and action from every word and from every chapter. He brought 'Ghosts of Baghdad' to life. We were all fortunate to have him on the team.”

    Eric Buer - #1 Bestselling Author, Ghosts of Baghdad

Get in touch with Kent at kentlutt@gmail.com or via the form below.