As we move into the final quarter of 2022, there’s still a handful of opportunities to get started in Voice Over with new workshop dates planed out for September, October and November!

Our most in-demand workshop, the “Introduction to Voice Over” is running on September 10, October 16 and November 27.
This workshop is perfect for anyone (age 15+) with no, or very little experience with Voice Over. You’ll learn what’s it’s all about in a professional studio setting, coached by 2 very experienced, working Voice Over artists. We explore commercial and corporate voice over styles and even a little character work to keep things fun and interesting, and it’s all recorded!

If you’ve already done a workshop/coaching with us or someone else or have some experience with voice over but want to push yourself further, we have the “Voice Over: Next Level” workshop happening on October 22. In this workshop we’ll help you improve your performance by tackling more challenging scripts and recording scenarios.

Specifically interested in Character Work for Video Games and Animation? We have a workshop for that too!
On October 4 (6-9:30pm) we’re hosting the “Booking Multiple Roles in Video Games” workshop with Aimee Smith. Aimee gives advice on this subject while also including a practical element to the workshop.

Remember that with all workshops, limited places are available so booking your place sooner can help you avoid the disappointment of missing out.

Bookings are now open for all the mentioned workshops here – https://www.voicesoftomorrow.com.au/course-dates/

If you have any questions about the workshops or would like to discuss some 1 on 1 coaching, feel free to get in touch via the contact page.

With Covid-19, Flu and plenty of winter colds making the rounds, we realise that while our August 28 Introduction to Voice Over Workshop is currently fully booked, there’s every chance that someone may need to pull out due to being unwell.

That being a real possibility, we’ve opened up a standby list for anyone who may be keen to come along should a place open up at the last minute.

See below to get on the list.

Come and discover Voice Over with our Introduction to Voice Over workshop on August 28 or September 10, and learn more about performing multiple Video Game Character roles with a special workshop run by Aimee Smith on October 4.

If you don’t want to read on and are ready to book your place in one of these workshops you can do that HERE, otherwise here’s a little more information.

Our Introduction to Voice Over Workshop has been running since May 2018 and was developed as a practical way for people to explore the world of Voice Over for the very first time. Most of our participants in this workshop have never set foot in a recording studio or even made a recording of their voice. We also find that people who are already involved in Music or Stage and Screen acting also seek out Voice Over coaching to help widen their existing skills.
The next two dates we’ve set for our Introduction to Voice Over Workshop is Sunday August 28 and Saturday September 10. The workshop runs from 10am to 4:30pm and the minimum age for participants is 15.

If your interest is in acting for Video Game Characters, we also have a very special workshop planned for Tuesday October 4 with Aimee Smith.

In Booking Multiple Roles in Video Games, Aimee will discuss the role multi-casting has had in her career, the perks of being able to book many roles, the rates for video game work and some of the strategies that can be utilised for vocal and performance differentiation.

In the practical part of the workshop, participants will be selecting a range of roles from some practice audition scripts to record in the booth. Participants will be given access to these recordings after the session ( for personal reference only, not to be published ).

There will also be Q&A at the end of the session.

This Workshop is for a maximum of 8 participants and is only open to those aged 18+.

Welcome to Winter in Melbourne. What better time to stay indoors. What better time to finally do that thing you’ve been wanting to try…wanting to know more about!

With places available for the Introduction to Voice Over Workshop on Saturday June 18, NOW is a great time to discover voice over in a fun, safe & professional setting.
We take just 5 participants in each group workshop to ensure everyone gets the most out of the session and walks away having enjoyed themselves and learned a lot!

There’s more than 40 reviews just like this so if you’re still not sure if this workshop is for you then I would encourage you to read more! However if you still have questions about the the workshop or other coaching options then please feel free to get in touch any time by phone, email or live chat.

It’s never been easier to get started in Voice Over, but what does it really take to be successful?
Buying recording equipment and getting some coaching is a start to becoming a freelance voice over artist….but those things alone don’t guarantee success.

So what else do you need?

We’ll we’ve come up with 5 important factors that will determine if you’re suited to starting your journey into the voice over industry, based on our experience being surrounded with the top voice artists in Australia.

1. Motivation
   
   To become a freelancer in any field, you need to be strictly focused on your goals, and never let a day go to waste.
   Freelance voice over relies on you, and you only. You’re responsible for building your skills, marketing yourself, client relations and everything else that comes with running a business. That takes a heck of a lot of daily motivation to keep up.
   If you’re the kind of person that already has a detailed calendar, and daily to-do lists (that you actually follow), then you’re off to a great start.
   
2. Creativity
   
   Many of the students we coach in voice over come from a creative background, be it film, theatre/stage performing, music, or podcasting. While it’s not essential to have this background, it certainly gives you a good starting point .
   No matter what kind of background you come from, when you’re live on the microphone recording voice overs, it’s a performance. Having the ability to set everything else in your life aside before a recording session is a crucial skill, that will not only allow you to read a script fluently, but also assist your creativity and help you land your auditions.
   Be prepared to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things with your voice.
   
3. Confidence
   
   As mentioned earlier, when you’re a freelancer, you’re the one sailing the ship. That means your self-confidence needs to be running at an all-time high. You can’t be afraid to make cold-calls, represent yourself, talk yourself up and mentally move on quickly from one performance to the next.
   
4. A Growth mindset.
   
   Carol Dweck, author of ‘Mindset: The New Psychology of Success’ sums it up nicely in this quote:
   “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work – brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.”
   
   If a challenge arises, someone with a fixed mindset might accept that they don’t have the ability to overcome the challenge. Someone with a growth mindset, however, will see this as a potential opportunity to improve their skills, so they can overcome the challenge.
   
   There will be plenty of challenges when you take the plunge into voice over work. One of these challenges is being able to handle rejection and take criticism. Every voice over artist will at some stage audition for their roles, and a lot of the time, the role will be given to someone else. Your ability to not take this to heart, and see each rejected audition as the next step to becoming the best voice artist you can be, will become your superpower.

5. Passion
   
   You need to love what you do.
   Becoming a successful voice over artist, won’t happen overnight.  As most of us have discovered, it can take years to start making a regular income and even then, working as an independent voice over artist you’ll need to submit auditions…that you don’t get paid for, so you’ll want to embrace and enjoy that process too.
   
   In the face of rejection or even when you’re getting work, you should always be thirsting for more, exploring and trying new things with voiceover…because you love it.

So does this sound like you?  Ready to take the first step?
We’re here to help. Get in touch with us today to organise your voice over coaching session!

Witten by Angus Brennan, Voice Over Coach. Edited by Andy Wells, Voices of Tomorrow.

How did you spend your Sunday?
For us the rainy Melbourne Sunday was well spent running our latest Introduction to Voice Over Workshop with 5 new participants.

One thing we love about running this workshop is the variety of people we meet. The start the day gives as an opportunity to hear about everyone’s background, finding out about their life experiences and what has inspired their interest in voice over. This mix of age, gender & personalities, along with professional and life experiences is what makes every workshop we run unique.

It’s no surprise to find that most people who come to the workshop have never stepped into a professional recording studio or recorded their own voice before, which was certainly the case for some of the participants on this particular Sunday.
A couple of the guys admitted that they like to mimic voices they hear in radio commercials so thought it would be worth giving it a go for themselves. One of our female participants, Misha, runs an events company and revealed that she’d been asked to do voice recordings before so was looking for some more formal experience in this area, while another travelled from Gippsland had experience as a singer and found that some of those skills translated well for her in voice over.

Throughout the day we explored recorded a few different types of scripts with everyone for Radio commercials ,Audiobooks and even Video Games. Right now everyone is listening back to their recordings from the workshop where they will be able to hear just how much they were able learn and put into action in just one day. Actually, we’ve already had some great feedback!

Great workshop yesterday, I learnt a lot and most importantly had a ton of fun doing it!

Doug

I had a great experience yesterday, it felt very similar to singing, and feel like I’ve left with enough information to continue on a bit myself.

Emily

The next Introduction to Voice Over Workshop isn’t too far away. If you’d like to have a chat about coming along before you sign up, fee free to call or email otherwise we hope to see you there!

You can now sign up for one our our group workshops and spread the cost over 4 payments, with a new option offered by PayPal.

There are no sign up fees or additional costs involved for you spreading the cost out over 4 payments, so we hope it helps you come and see us sooner!

This option is currently available for upcoming workshops. Check the Bookings page for dates.

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The short answer: Yes
The slightly longer answer: Yes. A Voice Over Demo (Also referred to as a “Voice Reel”) is a showcase of your ability as a Voice Over Artist. This valuable tool gives you the ability to quickly demonstrate your abilities in a short space of time, giving a potential client a good idea of what you are capable of and how you might sound on their project.

Even if you have the ability to record a custom sample for a would-be client (and many do request this with online casting platforms) it still makes sense to have samples of your voice that they can listen to first. In fact, at least in Australia, for Voice Over Artists that are signed with an agent (such as EM Voices, RMK, Scout Management etc) it’s mostly your Voice Over Demo that get you hired.

If you’re ready to put yourself out there, come and work 1 on 1 with Andy Wells to create your Voice Over Demo.
As part of the process Andy will source all the scripts best suited to your talents that will then be recorded in a 2 hour session. Following this is about half a day of post production on each recording plus editing of the final compilation.

Here are some of the Voice Over Demos produced by Andy over the past few months.

Hannah Vanderheide – https://www.voicesoftomorrow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hannah-Vanderheide-Demo_December2021.mp3

Rebecca Catalano – https://www.voicesoftomorrow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rebecca-Catalano_VO-Demo_November-2021_Intro.mp3

Cameron Davis – https://www.voicesoftomorrow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Cameron-Davis_VO_Demo_November_2020.mp3

Jordon Fritz – https://www.voicesoftomorrow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Jordon-Fritz-VO-Demo-February-2022.mp3

Daisy Rose – https://www.voicesoftomorrow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Daisy-Rose-VO-Demo_2022.mp3

Stephanie Cheon (Character Demo) – https://www.voicesoftomorrow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Stephanie_Character-Demo.mp3

If you’re ready to get a demo together, get in touch to have a chat about it or simply book a demo session HERE.

It has been a busy start to the year with the first 4 Introduction to Voice Over workshops now fully booked up to the start of April. It’s been great to meet so many new people, off all ages, interested in exploring the world of voice over and giving it a go.

If you missed out on booking into one of our first workshops of the year, we have just opened up bookings for workshops from late April to July. Each workshop has a maximum of 5 participants so places tend to fill up fast and we fill that most workshops are fully booked at least a month in advance.

The Introduction to Voice Over Workshop dates now open for bookings are;

Saturday April 30 – 10am – 4:30pm
Sunday May 22 – 10am – 4:30pm
Saturday June 18 – 10am – 4:30pm
Sunday July 24 – 10am – 4:30pm

If you have been online searching for a “Voice Over Course” in Melbourne, this is a great place to start. If you’d like to know more about the workshop please feel free to get in touch using the live chat feature on the website, using the contact form or calling the phone number at the top right of this page.

We hope to see you in the studio for our next workshop!

If you come along to one of the Introduction to Voice Over Workshops you’ll meet Cecelia Ramsdale. Not just a great Voice Over Coach, Cecelia is an in-demand Voice Over artist with EM Voices in Melbourne.

If you’ve yet to meet her, you can get to know Cecelia better by listening to the Source Elements “On the Mic” podcast where she was recently interviewed. It’s a two part interview.

Here’s part 1 – https://source-elements.buzzsprout.com/1885119/9536931-ep3-on-the-mic-with-cecelia-ramsdale-part-1

Here’s part 2 – https://www.source-elements.com/userstories/cecelia-ramsdale/on-the-mic-with-cecelia-ramsdale/

Happy listening!