We encourage everyone, regardless of acting background, to begin with our three-hour Introductory Course, generally offered the first weekend of every month. Following the Intro Class, there is a three-hour beginner class for each of our Core Curriculum voice over tracks:
For students who are ready to dive into voice over study, we highly recommend our Beginner Bundle. When you register for all three of the beginner classes above, you can attend the Intro for free!
After completing one, or all, of the beginner classes, students may focus on the corresponding Core Curriculum tracks: Commercial, Narration, Character. In addition to these foundational tracks, our Core Electives include classes in Acting, Business, and Voice.
You can begin studying Home Recording at any level, starting with our Recording at Home class.
For actors who have some experience but aren’t currently working professionals, rebuild your foundation and get current with industry standards in our Core Curriculum. Discounted bundles are available, see Core Curriculum page for details.
Schedule an evaluative private lesson with Sally Clawson to create your training path.
And improve your home studio with our various Home Recording classes.
For advanced voice actors we offer a series of classes called the Advanced Core. These classes have been curated within each track to develop the skills needed in a voice over career.
At the Professional level, we have classes aimed at helping you hone and maintain a competitive edge in your career and auditions, including our Demo Prep Series.
Master your live sessions and polish your auditions in our Home Recording classes.
Yes! We offer our entire curriculum online. In-person classes are also available.
Yes! You can take our entire Core Curriculum in-person, as well as select advanced classes from every track.
IMPORTANT: For in-person classes, we require proof of vaccination for all attendees. Please review our COVID policy and precautions here.
Voice One has lots of ways to keep your skills polished, learn about the industry, and stay connected in between classes:
• Attend our affordable, twice monthly Monday Night Meetups led by Voice One Alumni
• Join us online or in-person for our Friday Night Drop-In Improv classes
• Join the Voice One Discord Server to connect with your instructors, peers, and community!
• Stay current on industry news with Voice One's official blog, The Verve
• Attend Sally's FREE Wednesday Morning Vocal Workouts
• Watch Sally's weekly VO tips on our YouTube channel
Classes in our program are usually aimed at students of a particular level. If you are unsure which level you are currently at, email us for a quick response, or schedule a Private Lesson with Sally for detailed guidance on a study path.
Beginner
Classes at the Beginner level are for students who are just Starting Out in voice over or who have just begun a new track. These classes open the door to further study within any given track.
Core
Voice One's Core classes are designed for beginning and intermediate students. Before taking a Core class, students should have completed the relevant Beginner class or taken one entry-level class elsewhere. The highest priority should be given toward completing the Core classes within the student's area(s) of study.
Advanced
Advanced classes build upon the foundational skills developed in Voice One's Core Curriculum. Advanced students should have completed around 36 hours of foundational study (or three Voice One Core classes). Classes held at this level teach advanced concepts under the assumption that you understand foundational techniques and have prior experience reading copy and receiving feedback in the relevant track.
Professional
At the Professional level, students are expected to perform with a high degree of competence, technique, acting skill, and a well-developed ability to take direction.
To begin the registration process, choose the class you'd like to attend and click "Register Now". Each class has its own page, with class description, teacher info, and dates. You can find our classes arranged by track and level, or view our class calendar.
Create an account by filling out your information. Your information will be saved for all future class registrations.
If a class is full, put your name on the waitlist. In classes with a large waitlist, we may open an additional session.
Yes, our classes are designed for students 18 and older. During the Summer we offer a Youth VO Program.
No! Many of our students begin with no prior acting training or experience. Students just starting out should begin with our Intro to Voice Over class, followed by one or more of our beginner courses. From there, you can explore the classes in our Core Curriculum, which includes Acting for VO.
Every Monday evening we host a Drop-In Acting class in-person at the school. We also offer Drop-In Improv, held on the first and third Fridays of every month. All levels of experience are welcome to join either class.
We retain the class history of past students, however you will need to create a new account within our registration system.
To create a new account, choose the class you'd like to attend and click "Register Now". Each class has its own page, with class description, teacher info, and dates. You can find our classes arranged by track and level, or view our class calendar.
Create an account by filling out your information. Your information will be saved for all future class registrations.
If a class is full, put your name on the waitlist. In classes with a large waitlist, we may open an additional session.
Yes, we do accept last-minute sign-ups. However, we strongly encourage people to register in advance if possible in order to give our instructors the chance to prepare properly, and there is also the risk of the class selling out.
In the event that the class is full, be sure to put your name on the waitlist, as you may still get a last-minute spot.
After registering, you will receive an email confirming your registration, which includes your Zoom and document links, and any pre-class instructions.
Yes! If a class is full, put your name on the waitlist. Be sure to check your email up until the day of the class, as openings are filled in order of waitlist signups.
In classes with a large waitlist, we may open an additional session.
In-person classes are held at our school at 414 Jackson Street, Suite 202, San Francisco CA 94111.
Online classes are conducted on Zoom and can be attended from anywhere in the world! A front-facing camera is recommended. Headphones or ear buds will improve your experience, and you may want to connect a microphone, if you have one.
Hybrid classes give you the option to attend in-person or online. Selection is made at the time of registration.
Beginner Classes each take place once per month, typically on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Core Classes are scheduled throughout the year. Each Core class is offered at least once every quarter.
Each Advanced Class is held once per semester, with a robust offering per track.
Professional Classes such as Casting Connection and Professional Invitationals occur throughout the year with different guests each time, while our many specialty classes are often offered once annually.
In-Person Classes and Events are held throughout the year and include all-day workshops, hybrid classes, youth classes, and our incredibly popular Summer Fast Track.
We offer classes for voice actors of all experience levels.
There is no audition process nor is there any prerequisite training or experience required to take part in our program.
All classes indicate their level: Beginner, Core, Advanced, Professional or All Levels (see 'What are the different class levels?' above for details). Only a select few have strict prerequisites, which will be listed on their class page. Please use discretion and sign up for classes at the appropriate level(s) based on your experience.
If you have questions as to what classes we would recommend for your given skill and experience level, please refer to the Where Should I Start section above or feel free to write to us at info@voiceone.com or call us at (415) 974-1103. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message with your contact information, and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Yes. In order to ensure that each student gets the most out of their experience in our classes, we limit class sizes based on content.
Most of our classes are limited to 12 students, and our smaller classes are limited to 8 students.
Voice over clients base their hiring decisions on the performance of auditions, not on credentials such as a diploma or degree. In order to stand out among the hundreds of auditions that clients listen to when hiring, you must have strong acting and technical skills which come from good training.
Many consider making one’s demo to be the equivalent to receiving a degree or graduating. However, while being demo-ready is a benchmark indicating your ability to start booking work, it is only the beginning of your professional career. We encourage you to continue training and growing as an actor in order to keep your skills competitive and to keep up with the changing trends.
On average, it takes our students between one and two years of study before they are ready to make their demo. Our curriculum is designed to let you progress at the pace that your time and budget allows.
You have to be able to reproduce on the job (i.e. on your own) the acting skills and range performed on your demo. Sally and the Voice One staff will offer guidance and feedback to help you decide when to record your demo. A professionally produced demo is an essential investment, so recording before you are ready is risking your time and money.
Yes! We prepare and produce professional voice over demos for Voice One students.
Voice over is a highly competitive field, so it is essential that you develop your voice over skills through professional training. While some actors find success through versatility, others find success through specialization. Regardless of your path, you must develop a competitive skill set to deliver dependable performances that will book you work and potential return clients.
Due to the ability to work remotely, there are more people doing voice over than ever before, however there is also more demand for voice over, due to the growth of the industry. It is also an ever-evolving industry, so you must be adaptable and stay in touch with current trends.
Those who will thrive in this industry are those who treat their business as exactly such - a business. You must learn to market yourself and your abilities, develop professional relationships, and create opportunities rather than waiting for them to find you.
In addition to the acting ability that comes from training, success relies heavily on developing personal traits such as resilience, tenacity, adaptability, a sense of play, professionalism, and confidence.
Finally, having a properly sound treated home recording space is paramount.
In certain cases, class registrations may be eligible for transfer to another session if Voice One is given notice prior to the start date of the first class, as follows:
Transfer eligibility is not guaranteed due to the enrollment of the next session.
Please contact the school administrator to make arrangements at (415) 974-1103. If we cannot answer your phone call, please leave a message with your contact information and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
We closely follow the San Francisco city guidelines when setting our COVID policy. You can read more about our COVID-19 policy and precautions here.
Please contact us with any questions at info@voiceone.com, or call us at (415) 974-1103. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message with your contact information and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
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