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. All Voice Over classes are online.
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, featuring specialty guest lecturers and more.
Introduction to Voice Over
Level: Beginner to Intermediate - any level welcome
Age: MUST BE 18+
Prerequisites: None; NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Length: 6 weeks
Time: 7pm - 9:30pm
Price: $295
Upcoming Sessions
FALL: Begins Tuesday September 12, 2023
LATE FALL: Begins Tuesday November 7, 2023
WINTER: Begins Tuesday January 16, 2024
Who it’s for
Adults who are curious about the world of voice over, or those who have already been doing some voice over work and would like to learn some new tips and techniques.
What it’s about
In Introduction to Voice Over, you will have the opportunity to record yourself using professional voice over scripts, receive direction and feedback and then get the chance to try it again incorporating the notes you’ve received. VO instructor Naya Moreno is a professional voice over artist who loves working with people who are just starting out and giving them the tools they need to improve. Each week you’ll be working with a different script, giving you lots of opportunities to put your new skills into practice.
Topics Include
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Basic reading with inflection, pronunciation, cadence
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Pacing
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How to take direction
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Commercial Reads
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How to do character voices
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And more!
What you’ll walk away with
A clear idea of what it takes behind the scenes to create a character and use your voice to sell products 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: Intro to Voice Over
Length: 6 weeks, ongoing
Time: 7pm - 9:30pm
Price: $325
Upcoming Sessions
FALL: Begins Thursday September 14, 2023
WINTER: Begins Thursday January 8, 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 Overs.
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 anime, video games and character creation and development. Naya Moreno 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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Anime
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Creating characters
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Audio Books
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Video Games
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Various commercial styles
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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 1 & Voice Over 2 or permission of instructor
Length: 6 weeks
Time: 7pm - 9:30pm
Price: $425
Upcoming Sessions
FALL: Begins Wednesday September 13, 2023
Who it’s for
This course will expand on your basic voice over skills and give you tools to create and expand your range of character voices.
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 virtual class, you’ll learn the skills you need to create unique and consistent characters. Using practice scripts you’ll record and get feedback from voice over professional Naya Moreno.
Topics Include
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Character archetypes (hero, villain etc.)
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Using pitch to create characters
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Where to find inspiration for characters
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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.
Course Objective
This class is designed to help students understand and expand their range of character voices while learning how to healthily and consistently perform them in working dialogue. Students will learn how to create character voices in high-pitch ranges, mid-ranges, and low-pitch ranges. Students will also learn how to use real-life people as inspirations to create their own unique character voices. Through scene work and practice scripts, students will learn how to perform several basic character archetype voices (the hero, the villain, mad scientist, etc.) consistently and effectively. This course will also provide insight on how to develop the skill of voice-matching, as well as creating creature sounds and realistic animal noises.