New Introduction to Voice Over Course Dates Announced!

It’s time to do it all again!

Andy Wells Cecelia RamsdaleWe’ve really enjoyed running our Introduction to Voice Over Course over the past few months and from the reviews we’ve been getting, everyone who has come along has also really enjoyed the experience!

Now we understand that the previous course dates simply haven’t suited everyone, so now hopefully by announcing our next 2 course dates you’ll be able to join us.

These will be the last two dates that we will run the Introduction to Voice Over Course in 2018.

On that note here are the course dates so you can lock one of them into your diary and secure your place.

September 1 & 2 (11am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday) at Bang Bang Studios in Southbank.

or

October 20 & 21 (11am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday) at Bang Bang Studios in Southbank)

voices of tomorrow voice over courseFor each of these two course dates we have just 10 places available.

Booking are open now, however if you’d like to ask questions and chat with us via email or phone before you secure your place please do get in touch as soon as possible.

 

 

Let them hear the real you: Interview with Tamblyn Lord, Voice Over Artist

Let them hear the real you….

That’s just some of the advice that Tamblyn Lord shares during our conversation about how he came into the world of Voice Overs.

This week Andy managed to get Tamblyn into a studio for a 1:1 chat to discover not just how he got started in the industry, but how he balances his work with other interests and the value of having a great agent.

Enjoy the conversation – listen below.

2 Places Left for July 7 & 8 Intro to Voice Over Course!

Looking from the voice over booth to the classroomWe’re now just 5 days away from the next Introduction to Voice Over Course and we have just 2 places available.

Why would you want to do this course?

Firstly, we’ve set this short, two day course us as the absolute first step for anyone thinking about doing any kind of work with their voice.   That means you don’t need any experience, just a desire to know more about the voice over industry and what you can do with your voice.

Many people have come to us because somebody has commented on their voice or they’ve been listening to the radio or watching TV and wondered if they could do what those voices in the Ad breaks do.

This weekend you could discover if doing Voice Overs is something that you’re really interested in pursuing.

Over the two days you’ll learn more about controlling and using your voice, and spend plenty of time recording with the help of two voice over coaches who have decades of experience.

This all takes places in a professional recording studio setting which also gives you a great taste of what the future could hold.

Finally, it’s important to be realistic and remember that no course can ever guarantee you paid work.   What we can do for you however it help you develop your skills and demonstrate some of the pathways to expanding your experience if you’re looking at becoming a professional voice over artist in the future.

We’re really excited to be working with the 8 people who have already signed up for this weekend and perhaps we’ll see YOU there too.   If you have questions about the course, email or call as we’re happy to chat about all things voice over.

Have a great week.

Andy & Cecelia

Erin’s Story – Getting started as a Voice Over artist

Voices of tomorrowWe’ve had some great feedback on the conversations we’ve shared so far that give an glimpse inside the Voice Over industry.  So here’s another great story.

Today Andy speaks with Erin Grech.  She’s been doing voice over work for quite few years now (as she will explain) and now shares some of the things she’s picked up along the way.  Listen below.

We hope this story may inspire you to join us for our Introduction to Voice Over course on July 7 & 8.

Only 4 Places available for July 7 & 8

If you’re been considering our Introduction to Voice Over Course, just 4 places now remain for the weekend of July 7 & 8.

Over the past week we’ve had many emails and phone calls about the course and what it involves, so if you also have a question please DO reach out and ask.   Both myself and Cecelia love having conversations about the industry that we’re very passionate about, so feel free to email or call (phone number top right of your screen).   You can even jump onto our Facebook page and hit us up on chat.

The course days are informative, fun and very practical.   You’ll be spending plenty of time in front of the microphone with the voice coaches and you’ll get a copy of everything you record with us, including one recording that will be fully produced (Like a radio commercial for example).

If you’re holding out until the ‘next’ course…we’ve yet to set a date for it so if you can, grab one of the last spots in the July 7 & 8 course.

We’d love you to come along and discover more about your voice and what you can do with it.

 

Sign up for the July 7 & 8 Course – Pay over 3 Months!

If you’ve been thinking of signing up for our Introduction to Voice Over Course running on July 7 & 8 but your finances are a bit tight, here’s some good news.

We have a few different payment options available, which means you can simply pay up front… or pay the same amount over 3 installments.

MicrophonePayment option 1:
Use the first ‘Pay Now’ button on the Course Dates-Bookings page and pay $550.
This option uses PayPal, however you don’t need to have a PayPal account to use it, you can simply use a credit card.

Payment option 2:
Use the next ‘Pay Now’ button under the title “Pay over 3 installments option”.
This option also uses PayPal, but sets you up to Pay the amount of  $183.34 over 3 months.

Payment option 3:
If for any reason you don’t want to use the PayPal / Credit card options but you’re happy to pay the full amount you can contact us and we’ll send you a Tax Invoice for $550 that will need to be paid prior to the weekend of the course.

Ready to book your place now?  Go HERE.

Like to ask questions? Go HERE.

Can you do it in 15 seconds ?

You may not notice, but every voice over on TV, internet or Radio ads are timed to a specific time.

So as a voice over artist, one crucial skill you need is to learn how to make the words fit and sometimes it can be as little as a second that will make or break the read!

Each script is a new challenge, sometimes reading a little slower is key, other times you need all the breath and speed you can muster to get the words out!

Check out Andy recording a 15 second commercial, it’s tricky!

Are you up for the challenge? Join us at the Intro to Voice over course July 7 and 8 and find out!

Listen to how Ally got started with Voice Overs

How do you get started in the Voice Over industry?  We suggest our Introduction to Voice Over course is a good start, but this post is about Ally’s story.
As you’ll hear Ally K. explain, she always wanted to work in radio, however Voice Over wasn’t originally her passion.

I caught up with Ally via phone yesterday for a chat about her Voice Over journey that started 4 years ago.

 

Voices of tomorrow

Doing a Voice Over Course in Melbourne – Your Options

So you’re thinking about doing some sort of Voice Over Course…but what are your options?

Well, like anything you’re looking to buy or sign up for , doing some research will give you a good understanding of what’s available, when you can get it and how much it costs.   If you haven’t already done this then you’re in luck as we’ve also looked into this in order to deliver a great Introduction to Voice Over experience.

Here’s a brief description of some of the Voice Over Courses available if you live in Melbourne, plus a couple that are in Sydney, just to give you an idea of what you can generally expect.  Naturally, we feel that our Introduction to Voice Over Course offers the best start to those new to the industry.

Note that only the first course listed here is run by us.

Voices of TomorrowIntroduction to Voice Over Course (2-Day weekend Course – 2 x 5 hours – up to 10 participants)

Cost – $550

Outcome – Gain industry knowledge of the voice over industry and learn the basic skills needed to get the most out of your voice.  Participants receive a copy of all of their own voice over recordings plus one fully produced radio commercial featuring their voice.

Target – Anyone (15+) interested in Voice Over – No experience needed

Trainer – Industry Professionals Cecelia Ramsdale & Andy Wells.  Both professional voice over artists with agent representation.  Andy is also a qualified trainer and assessor.

Below – Courses run by other businesses.

Voice Over CoachDiscover Voice Over 1 Day Workshop (7 Hours – up to 13 participants)

Cost: $280

Outcome – Gain knowledge of the voice over industry and understand techniques to help create great reads.  This course is conducted at the Malthouse Theatre and does not include any studio recording.

Target – Anyone interested in Voice over

Trainer – Industry Professional Abbe Holmes. Veteran Voice Over artist with EM Voices.

Course Dates – See website

http://www.voiceovercoach.com.au/coaching/discover-voice-over-technique-workshop/

 

Brave Studios6 week Voice Course  (6 x 2 hour evening sessions)

Cost: $330

Outcome – The ability for actors to use their voice for a stronger and more confident performance

Target – Actors looking for better control of their voice in performance.

Trainer – Industry Professional Rob Meldrum. Actor / Director with 45 years’ experience.

Course dates – August / September

http://bravestudios.com.au/voice-course/

Voice BusinessVoice Over & Broadcasting Skills course (4 hour course)

Cost – $825

Outcome – Learn how to use your voice to deliver a variety of retail and corporate reads for radio and TV.

Target – Individuals who want to become voiceover artists, presenters or broadcasters.

Trainers – Not stated

Course dates – None provided.

https://voicebusiness.com.au/course/voice-over-broadcasting-skills

 

Sydney Courses
AFTRSVoice over Fundamentals – 2 Day weekend Course (Sydney)

Cost – $750

Outcome – Knowledge and skills to get the best out of your voice to get a start in the voice over industry.

Target – People with some experience in radio / TV or acting.

Trainer – Industry Professional Amy Longhurst.  Stage and Screen artist and voice over talent with EM Voices.

Course dates – June 23 & 24

http://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/voice-over-fundamentals/I517

Showreels Australia – 6 week voice over course (Sydney – 6 x 2.5hour sessions)

Cost – $880

Outcome – Knowledge and Skills to start in voice over with a beginners demo reel.

Target – Anyone

Trainers – Industry Professional – not specific

Course dates – Current course underway.

http://www.showreelsaustralia.com.au/voiceover-special/

We certainly encourage you to read up more about any of those courses if you’re looking to do some training, and if you have any questions about the Introduction to Voice Over course we offer, please do get in touch.

 

Voice Coaches and students from May course

7 Places left in our July 7 & 8 Course

A must-do if you’re curious about becoming a voice over artist.

Voice over student recording - voices of tomorrowThat’s part of what Alysa had to say about our Introduction to Voice Over Course.
She was one of 10 participants for the weekend course we ran in May and you can read her full review along with other reviews of the course HERE.

With 4 weeks until our next weekend course we’ve already filled 3 places, so there is just 7 spots left for the July 7 & 8 course.   We have intentionally limited the number of participants to just 10 to ensure that along with the group work we do over the two days, we also get to spend time working with individuals.  This is especially important when working in the voice booth as we coach you though recording sessions.

Speaking of which, everyone does get plenty of time in front of the Microphone during the course and we record everything you do…and give you a copy of the raw recordings at the end of the two days.    From those raw recordings we’ll also select your best work and give it the full production treatment to create a 30 second radio commercial.

If your intention after the course is to pursue voice over work, you’ll need to set about doing more recordings, so this first fully produced commercial will be a good start for you.

If you’re thinking about doing the course we’d encourage you to sign up sooner, rather than later as our May course was fully booked.   Got questions?  Please ask!  Head over to the contact page or call the number at the top right of the screen.

 

See you in July!