Here's a quick look at what's coming up at Voice One! All classes are listed in Pacific Time.
How much should you charge for that project? What's all this fuss over "in perpetuity"? What's the protocol for paying taxes? When you start booking your own work, it can be a challenge to figure out how to set your rates, determine industry standards, and figure out what to report. Sally and Alex will serve as your fees and finance guides and answer those burning questions.
July 13 • Monday • 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Every Wednesday morning, Sally is hosting a free 20-minute Vocal Workout to connect with your voice, connect with your community, and start your day off right!
July 15 • Wednesday • 9:00am - 9:20am
Voice over auditions are done from home, which means actors are responsible for recording professional quality audio. Get a leg up as Lisa teaches you the simple recording software, Audacity. Download it from the internet (for free) and set up your laptop for hands-on learning of how to record, edit, adjust levels, and convert to mp3.
July 16 • Thursday • 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Keep your voice-over skills sharp with these 2-hour semi-private workouts with some of the best in the industry! Each guest director is a working voice actor, casting director, or talent agent, and will give specific and current feedback to keep you on top of your game. Register Early - class size limited to 7
July 16 •Thursday • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
To create believable, real-life scenarios, actors must convey life between the lines of the script. Thoughts, reactions, and emotions are all true to human behavior, so bringing these same tendencies to voice over is essential. Explore actions, intentions, meaning, and subtext to begin truthfully breathing life into your lines.
July 17 & 24 • Fridays • 10am - 5pm
Join us at Voice One the third Friday of every month for in-person improv!
Our monthly "Social Distancing Improv" is complete with our school's standard safety precautions following CDC guidelines and improv games from afar (no touching!)
Limit: 8 students per class. Register in advance.
July 3 • Friday • 6:30-8:30pm • $20
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.
July 18 & 19 • Saturday and Sunday • 10am - 5pm
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.
July 20-21 • Mon/Tues • 10am-5pm
Confidence and taking chances are necessary for creating memorable auditions and adding personality on the job. 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, trust your instincts, and laugh a lot!
July 22 & 23 • Wed/Thurs • 10am - 5pm
You've got a voice, so use it! Practice voice strengthening techniques to become a confident speaker and actor. We'll explore how our anatomy functions to create phonation, then discover Reena Gupta's "elements of voice production" and how it affects our sound on and off mic.
July 25 • Saturday • 10am - 1pm
For the new voice actor, the realization that you'll be running your own voice over business can be intimidating! Find out what you need in order to start off on the right foot as you begin your career.
July 25 • Saturday • 2pm - 5pm
We hope you have a great week, and we hope to see you soon!
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!
