Our CORE CURRICULUM empowers you with rigorous and fun foundational training in commercial, narration, and character voice over. Once you develop your voice over CORE, you’ll have the skills and confidence to study in our advanced classes with some of the most incredible and talented voice over instructors in the world.
For those who have yet to complete a Core track, you're in luck!
Our annual Summer Fast Track is just around the corner (literally, it starts Monday!). That means every Core class is available in-person at our studio in San Francisco between July 18 and August 8. Classes take place from 10am-5pm PDT. Classes are available individually, or you can bundle up any three and save $120.
But there are more ways to attend the Core this semester! Now, each track will be offered online in a 12-week series, giving you consistent study on the same day and time every week. Purchase a complete series and save $120.
The Character Core series meets Thursday evenings beginning with Character Playbook on July 22.
The Commercial Core series meets Tuesday evenings, continuing with Commercial Styles on August 3.
The Narration Core series meets Wednesday evenings, beginning with Narration Nuts & Bolts on August 11.
Can't make an entire series? That's okay! You can take these classes in any order, in whatever combination works best for you. Bundle up any three and save $120.
Take a look at our complete Core offerings, listed below:
Assess commercial copy at a glance by breaking down the script into common copywriting themes, rules you should recognize, and writing hints that reveal the unique message every commercial script contains. Once you develop the technical muscularity required by commercial copy, you'll feel confident enough to tackle any VO script. 12 hours / Reg. Price $425
July 20 - 21 • Tuesday-Wednesday • 10am - 5pm PDT —IN PERSON
September 24 - October 15 • 4 Fridays • 10am - 1pm PDT —ONLINE
October 17 - 24 • 2 Sundays • 10am - 5pm PDT —IN PERSON
November 2 - 23 • 4 Tuesdays • 6:30 - 9:30pm PDT/PST —ONLINE
This class helps you identify and deliver different styles of commercial VO: Taglines, Retail, Spokesperson, Real Person and more. You’ll learn how to determine the style and how to adjust your timing, rhythm, and energy to match the script. 12 hours / Reg. Price $425
July 22-23 • Thursday-Friday • 10am-5pm PDT —IN PERSON
August 3 - 24 • 4 Tuesdays • 6:30-9:30pm PDT —ONLINE
September 18-19 • Saturday-Sunday• 10am-5pm PDT —IN PERSON
October 22 - November 12 • 4 Fridays • 10am-1pm PDT/PST —ONLINE
November 30 - December 21 • 4 Tuesdays • 6:30-9:30pm PST —ONLINE
Confidence and taking chances are needed at auditions and jobs. Explore how being in the moment helps you stay fresh and elevates your performance. You’ll improvise sections of the script, increase listening and response times, and trust your instincts. 12 hours / Reg. Price $425
July 24-25 • Saturday-Sunday • 10am-5pm PDT —IN PERSON (wailist only)
August 31 - September 21 • 4 Tuesdays • 6:30-9:30pm PDT —ONLINE
November 19 - December 17 • 4 Fridays • 10am-1pm PST —ONLINE
November 14-21 • 2 Sundays • 10am-5pm PST —IN PERSON
January 4-25 • 4 Tuesdays • 6:30-9:30pm PST —ONLINE
Build your book of character voices through the use of creative exercises, acting basics, and impulse. Your unique playbook might include real and exaggerated voices, heroes and villains, celebrity mash-ups, and archetypes from various genres. 12 hours / Reg. Price $425
July 22 - August 12 • 4 Thursdays • 6:30 - 9:30pm PDT —ONLINE
July 26-27 • Monday-Tuesday • 10am-5pm PDT —IN-PERSON
September 29 - October 20 • 4 Wednesdays • 2pm - 5pm PDT —ONLINE
October 14 - November 4 • 4 Thursdays • 6:30-9:30pm PDT —IN-PERSON
October 23 - November 13 • 4 Saturdays • 10am - 1pm PDT/PST —ONLINE
This technical class compares video games, cartoons, and toys and prepares you for the performance and vocal requirements for each style. You'll explore parsing and concatenation, audition prep, and how various genres affect the style. 12 hours / Reg. Price $425
July 28-29 • Wednesday-Thursday • 10am-5pm PDT —IN-PERSON
August 19 - September 9 • 4 Thursdays • 6:30-9:30pm PDT —ONLINE
September 25-26 • Saturday-Sunday • 10am-5pm PDT —IN-PERSON
October 27 - November 17 • 4 Wednesdays • 2-5pm PDT/PST —ONLINE
November 20 - December 18 • 4 Saturdays • 10am - 1pm PST —ONLINE
Put a character into action by experiencing the complete audition to performance process. You'll develop dimensionality, functionality, and dynamic physicality as you inhabit a fun and out-of-this-world character throughout this 12-hour class. Set your universal translators to Marcopian and get ready for some action! 12 hours / Reg. Price $425
July 30-31 • Friday-Saturday • 10am-5pm PDT —IN-PERSON
September 16 - October 7 • 4 Thursdays • 6:30-9:30pm PDT —ONLINE
November 11 - December 9 • 4 Thursdays • 6:30-9:30pm PST —IN-PERSON
November 24 - December 15 • 4 Wednesdays • 2-5pm PST —ONLINE
January 8 - January 29 • 4 Saturdays • 2-5pm PST —ONLINE
Master three performance components to create the world of a narrative script. Find the tone to captivate the listener, harness your pace to reveal the message, and maintain consistency to keep them engaged. 12 hours / Reg. Price $425
August 3-4 • Tuesday-Wednesday • 10am-5pm PDT —IN-PERSON
August 11 - September 1 • 4 Wednesdays • 6:30-9:30pm PDT —ONLINE
October 17 - November 7 • 4 Sundays • 2-5pm PDT —ONLINE
November 13-20 • 2 Saturdays • 10am-5pm PST —IN-PERSON
Expand your repertoire by identifying different narration styles including corporate, audio tours, training, in-show, documentaries, telephony, and e-learning. You'll analyze the script, determine how to approach the content, and make the right actng choices to match the style. 12 hours / Reg. Price $425
August 5-6 • Thursday-Friday • 10am-5pm PDT —IN-PERSON
September 8-29 • 4 Wednesdays • 6:30-9:30pm PDT —ONLINE
October 2-3 • Saturday-Sunday • 10am-5pm PDT —IN-PERSON
November 14 - December 12 • 4 Sundays • 2-5pm PST —ONLINE
Elevate your skills from passively reading aloud to actively narrating vivid projects! Through drills, games, and critical listening exercises, this class will guide you to finding a connection with the text, paraphrasing the story, understanding the writer's intention, and painting a portrait with your words. 12 hours / Reg. Price $425
August 7-8 • Saturday-Sunday • 10am-5pm PDT—IN-PERSON
October 6-27 • 4 Wednesdays • 6:30-9:30pm PDT —ONLINE
November 30 - December 12 • Tuesdays • 6:30-9:30pm PST —IN-PERSON
January 9-30 (2022) • 4 Sundays • 2-5pm PST —ONLINE
A Tech Tip clarification from our brilliant instructor Jim Edgar
Three steps to stop listening to yourself while performing commercial VO
Take a look at the awesome classes coming your way this month, and join us in-person in San Francisco or online via Zoom.
Many actors are affected by dyslexia, but it isn't talked about enough.
Check out what we have in store for you this month!
Voice Acting is more than just reading, no matter the sales pitch.
Interview and Q&A with Tom Celia - Recording Available!
How the pandemic changed dubbing and what that means for the future
Join us on September 8 and meet Cliff!
“I will quite often come out of the booth drenched in sweat, but those are the things that I live for.”
This weekend only! Save $50 on your class registration!
'Twelve Minutes' required much more time in the booth
A quick look at classes starting this weekend and next week!
Voice actor Kayleigh McKee discusses her experience in voiceover and progress in representation
Blizzard's Casting Director Wants You to Bring Truth to the Fantastic Worlds of Video Games
Join us this Thursday (8/5) for a *FREE* Webinar!
A Discussion of VO and Mocap in Video Games
Meet and perform for some of the best in the industry!
Making your audition stand out and connect to the listener is the route to success. Here are some great suggestions how.
Everything you need to know about why, how, and when to take the Voice One Core Curriculum this semester!
Standing out in a crowd is difficult, especially if you are consciously or unconsciously emulating what you've heard before.
What's up with the recent changes to Audacity?
Entire Core Curriculum is available from July 19th to August 8th in our Summer Fast Track!
Interview and Q&A with Tyler Rhoads on July 9
We now have fun and affordable offerings for you every Friday night!
Much has changed in Voice Over in the past few decades.
Tackling the issue of representation in the audiobooks industry comes with a number of unique concerns
An interview with a voice casting director on the state of the industry
Kelly Tran's seeming sudden prominence in the public eye is rooted in years of dedication to the craft.
Come meet our next guest talent agent!
Solid advice on being the voice actor that directors want in their projects.
Steve Pogatch – Lead Audio Producer – Pandora/Sirius XM/Stitcher (Studio Resonate)
Emi Lo, Apphiya Yu, and Shawn Gann discuss their perspectives on Asian-American representation in Anime and more
Knowing what works is great, but knowing what doesn't work can save you a lot of anguish.
What makes acting in animation believable and bookable?
Anjali shares realistic advice from what she has learned over the course of her amazing career.
Award season always brings up the question about recognition of voice acting by the Academy
We spoke with the legendary dialect coach on learning accents
Embracing your "imperfections" can make you a better creative collaborator.
It's not "one style fits all" in Character work.
Mary Lynn Wissner, Award Winning Casting Director
Join us for a free webinar! March 17, 10am PST
One of the most highly influential players in voice acting history
A change in perspective can really change what you bring to the table!
Dani and Lee speak about their histories with Anime, representation in voice acting, and inspiring fans to follow their dreams.
Cheryl Rosenthal, Video Producer and Director!
Check out what we have in store for you in February!
Join us for a free webinar! February 4, 10am PST
We get to see how the VO Boss assesses a high quality corporate narration spot.
Jim Edgar shares some perspective on resolving changes in your space's sound over time.
Ann Richardson shares suggestions on audiobook narration that can help you and others in the process.
Sally suggests letting these four words become your mantra for 2021.
Practical Advice for Achieving your Goals in Acting
Check out what we have in store for you in January!
Tiburon Actress Discusses her Role in Pixar's Soul.
An intriguing evolution of a Voice Over career
This holiday season put a little voice over in your gift basket!
Listen to two wonderful demos fresh out of the studio! (plus learn more about our Demo Production process)
Lake Bell talks about getting into the VO business and what it means for her.
Announcing December's Professional Invitational guest!
Texas-based company is making more opportunity for English dubbing beyond Anime
Check out what we have in store for you you this coming month!
Prolific voice actors of animation talk about their careers
by Clay Robeson October 1, 2020
Announcing October's Professional Invitational guest!
As a voice actor, you are your brand, but you can also become part of a company's "brand voice"
Check out what we have in store for you you this coming month!
A quick look at classes starting this week and next week!
Voice Actor phenom here to teach our VO Master Class
A quick look at classes starting this week and next week!
Voice One's new line of "Vocal Athlete" t-shirts are now available in red and black in the Voice One store!
Announcing our first Professional Invitational guest of the Fall 2020 Semester!
