Voice Over Classes
Welcome to our comprehensive voice over program, an immersive journey that will guide you through the process of voice over acting step by step. Our program equips you with the necessary tools to excel in the craft of voice over whether your interest is in personal growth and enrichment, or a career in the arts.
Introductory classes are prerequisites for the mastery program and some specialty courses. Voice Over Mastery is an ongoing program. No special equipment is required.
All Voice Over classes take place IN PERSON at our Royal Oak, MI Studio
START HERE
Begin your acting journey with our Introduction to Voice Over class, where you will establish a solid foundation and gain essential fundamentals. This course is a prerequisite for entry into our Mastery Core Program.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Upon completing the Introduction course, you’ll progress to our Mastery Program. Designed to cultivate your skills, our Mastery Program offers an ongoing opportunity for you to truly master the craft of voice over. Immerse yourself in the work as we explore a wide range of topics.
Also available are deep dive specialty workshops on topics like Character Voices, Audio Books, Video Games and more.
Introduction to Voice Over
Level: Beginner - any level welcome
Age: MUST BE 18+
Prerequisites: None; NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Length: 6 weeks
Time: 7pm - 9:30pm
IN PERSON
Price: $350
Upcoming Sessions - In Person - Royal Oak, MI
SPRING: Begins Thursday April 18, 2024
Who it’s for
We’re thrilled to be offering in-person Voice Over classes at our Royal Oak studio. If you’re curious about voice acting, or people have been telling you for years that you “have a great voice”, this class will introduce you to the skills necessary to be a voice actor.
What it’s about
Join local radio personality and professional voice over artist Lisa Jesswein for this hands-on, fun class that introduces you to the skills and techniques that voice actors use. Using fun and engaging exercises, Lisa will take you through all of the elements of voice over, building your skills step by step.
Topics Include
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Voice Over Performance Styles
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Basic reading with inflection, pronunciation, cadence
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Pacing
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Commercial Reads
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How to create a character
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And more!
What you’ll walk away with
A clear idea of what it takes to become a Voice Actor and foundational skills to begin to use your voice to sell products, create characters and tell stories. You’ll feel the confidence that comes with working on a new skill set.
Voice Over Mastery
Level: Intermediate
Age: MUST BE 18+
Prerequisites: Introduction to Voice Over
Length: 6 weeks, ongoing
Time: 7pm - 10:00pm
IN PERSON
Price: $395
Upcoming Sessions-In Person- Royal Oak, MI
WINTER: Begins Wednesday March 27, 2024
Who it’s for
For those who have completed Introduction to Voice Over and would like to continue to learn and grow in their study of Voice Acting.
What it’s about
Voice Over Mastery is the perfect next step. Meant to be taken as an ongoing course, your instructor will provide you with more challenging scripts as you continue to learn more tips and techniques as well as areas of specialization such as animation, video games and character creation and development. We’re thrilled to have EMMY®-award winning voice over artist Danny Jacobs (Dreamworks/Netflix- the voice of King Julien) join our team. He will meet you where you are and continue to give you the tools to help you improve and grow.
Topics Include
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Animation
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Creating characters
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Audition Techniques
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Taking Direction
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How to know when you are ready for a demo reel
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And a lot more!
You’ll walk away with
A solid skill set that will serve you well in the recording booth, as well as in life. The ability to identify various styles, and break them down quickly. You’ll also come away with an in-depth understanding of the wide range of opportunities that can be pursued in voice over work.
Character Voices
Level: Intermediate
Age: MUST BE 18+
Prerequisites: Voice Over Mastery (must complete 1 session of Mastery)
Length: 4 weeks
Time: 7pm - 10:00pm
IN PERSON
Price: $495
Upcoming Sessions - In Person - Royal Oak, MI
SPRING: Begins Tuesday March 26, 2024
Who it’s for
This course will build on the voice over skills you’ve been learning as well as give you tools to create and expand your range of character voices in the field of animation.
What it’s about
The ability to create a unique character can really open up your possibilities in the world of voice over. In this engaging and challenging in-person class led by Emmy ® award winning animation voice over artist Danny Jacobs, you’ll learn the skills you need to create unique and consistent characters. Using practice scripts you’ll have the opportunity to record and receive feedback all while learning valuable skills to help bring your character voices to life.
Topics Include
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Character archetypes (hero, villain etc.)
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Using clues in the script to create a character
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Where to find inspiration for characters
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Committing to bold choices
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And more!
What you’ll walk away with
This fun and challenging class will help you improve your skills while exploring your creative potential and expanding your character repertoire.