The global coronavirus epidemic is forcing many of us into self-isolation, and living and working from home. Some people with families may be ok, and some people who don't may end up feeling increasingly isolated and lonely. At GFTB HQ we'd like to help with this situation and are opening up our meeting platforms to […]

FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! In this pressure-free room, narrators of all skill levels are invited to join in and read 1:00 of text for feedback/perspective from their audiobook peers. Featuring a new genre/theme each week!

Join us Mondays 9am PT / 12n ET! This room is a safe place where narrators “work out” together by reading one minute of material out loud, featuring a new genre each week. This is a safe place to make mistakes. Take risks. Get your workout on, together with Brian Telestai, Andy Garcia-Ruse, and Jennifer […]

Love animation? Me too! This 3 hour hands-on course will cover how to: understanding and interpreting the script create and sustain a character voice vocal placement/vocal choices finding the "funny” All levels of experience welcome! Participation will be limited to 6. This workshop is for ages 16 and up. You can also register to audit […]

In this complement to the Core Curriculum, you will gain an overview of voice over basics, as well as practice techniques of commercial, narration, and character voice over. As a Voice One student, most of your studies deal with a specific set of skills. VO Fundamentals expands your range by immersing you in foundational skills […]

FOR V.O. DOJO MEMBERS ONLY Nth Degree creates a super-friendly, super-collaborative weekly workout for working VO pros to get focused, supported, and super‑charged. Step out of the solitude of your closet or booth, set your intention for the session, and set it in motion, supported by a group of like-minded, committed go getters. Wherever you […]

Standing appointment - don't forget to join me on Instagram at 1pm PST every Monday on Instagram for VoiceOverdrive live! Follow @seattlevoiceoverartist for the live view! Need some encouragement and inspiration that this really IS possible? Don't give up your dream or hope! Find out what works and what might be in need of a […]

Love animation? Me too! This 3 hour hands-on course will cover how to: understanding and interpreting the script create and sustain a character voice vocal placement/vocal choices finding the "funny” All levels of experience welcome! Participation will be limited to 6. This workshop is for ages 16 and up. You can also register to audit […]

Does everyone always tell you “You should do voiceover”? Why aren’t you? Get a taste of what it is, what it takes, and what you've got — and discover all the ways your voice could be making you money.

FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! Our weekly Audiobook Industry Chat! Tuesdays @ 12pm EST. Network, chat about what's going on this week, and ask questions! Sometimes we have little masterclasses and themes, but mostly we chill.

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.

EVERY TUESDAY Open to everyone. You can read anything you want. Groups of 3 or 4 in a breakout room each practise a read and receive constructive feedback. Groups will be switched around every 15-30 minutes or so to keep things fresh. Please bring something to read with you (about a minute or 2 long). […]

Let's get circular and do a 180 on your VO Career!  Experience a tidal wave of feedback  and direction from our cast of coaches and network of guests. Experience a whirlwind of energy while practicing in real-time your  VO Commercial, Narration, Animation Character or original written materials! The sky's the limit. Get prepped for your […]

This class will cover the following: A brief overview covering microphones and interfaces. Basic overview of De-noising & De-clicking your audio with stock Adobe Audition plugins as well as Izotope RX elements. Professionally treating your space. Soundproofing vs Acoustic Treatment. Soundproofing methods & Acoustic treatment methods. One on one help with your individual space. Terms that […]

In this “thinking” workshop, you’ll define choices based on content and meaning. Analyze a wide swath of copy to figure out structure, who buys, who sells, and marketing/branding messages. WARNING! When you do this consistently, you’ll be in danger of booking work. Prerequisite: Completion of all three Commercial Core classes or upon Sally's recommendation.

2-Month Commitment - $200/month* Tuesdays 7-9pm EST Instructor: Sally Neal Each week, you’ll go through a variety of scripts, receive coaching & feedback from a voiceover agent with 30+ years of experience. Whether you’re just beginning your voiceover journey or you’re experienced and need a tune-up, this is a great class for you! It’s limited […]

What You’ll Learn: Deep dive into how to find your true voice. Discover the different characters that are already within you and how to apply them to your conversational read. Learn tips and techniques to unlock a script’s real message and how to connect to it. Learn about the “burden of the words”.  What it […]

2-Month Commitment - $250/month* Wednesdays 7-10pm EST Instructor: Steve Henderson Deep dive into how to find your true voice. Steve Henderson has 27 years of experience as VO talent. It’s a 2-month commitment where you will learn: Deep dive into how to find your true voice. Discover the different characters that are already within you […]

This is NOT COACHING (it is not a replacement for great coaching from a qualified coach). We are a group of dedicated voiceover artists that come together to work out and support one another. The intent for the workouts is for us to continue to hone our skills and raise our “booking percentage”. From the […]

The classes have the Alexander Technique as the base of its work. The aim is to help you understand and relate to your vocal instrument and respiratory system to have a better and more confident use of your voice. What will you work on? Relaxation, stretching (yoga and Pilates based movements), posture (Alexander technique), breathing, […]

In this complement to the Core Curriculum, you will gain an overview of voice over basics, as well as practice techniques of commercial, narration, and character voice over. As a Voice One student, most of your studies deal with a specific set of skills. VO Fundamentals expands your range by immersing you in foundational skills […]

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.

The global coronavirus epidemic is forcing many of us into self-isolation, and living and working from home. Some people with families may be ok, and some people who don't may end up feeling increasingly isolated and lonely. At GFTB HQ we'd like to help with this situation and are opening up our meeting platforms to […]

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.

We'll have the usual: Fun and script reads.

This is NOT COACHING (it is not a replacement for great coaching from a qualified coach). We are a group of dedicated voiceover artists that come together to work out and support one another. The intent for the workouts is for us to continue to hone our skills and raise our “booking percentage”. From the […]

Voice Over Peeps, what should we do now? The world is in crisis. Everything has changed seemingly over night. So, what should you, the voice actor do? First, do your part. Stay home unless you’re going out for essentials. Stay in touch via our numerous ways of connecting. Throw a Zoom party on your big […]

What is THE CHARACTER ACTING PROGRAM? The Character Acting Program provides expert guidance and mentorship for talented actors, geared toward careers in voice acting for animation and games, with a special emphasis on utility voice training. Being a “Utility” Voice Actor means giving your director the gift of confidence that you can deliver exactly what […]

FOR GRAVY FOR THE BRAIN MEMBERS ONLY! JMC teaches you how to make your reads drip with attitude, both in your face and your voice work. We're also allowing selected attendees to get a chance to read under JMC's direction!

Celebrating Filipino American authors, and listen to narrators read 3-minute excerpts from their books! Elle Cruz – How to Survive a Modern-Day Fairy Tale – Read by Jennifer Aquino Dom Magwili – The Scientific Dragons – Read by Dom Magwili Maida Malby – 19th Hole Fiesta – Read by Irene Rose

Get ready to bring life to your voice in ways you never imagined! Join award-winning character actor Tara Travis in this intensive 5-week course and learn her full-proof methods for creating complex, honest, compelling characters that stand out from the pack. Tara has mined all the gold from her 30+ years of character creation experience […]

FOR THE CREATORS SOCIETY MEMBERS ONLY! Please join us for our first Event Committee Virtual Game Night! Be prepared to bring your love of animation trivia mixed with a few other games, along with your favorite cocktail or mocktail. The Events Committee is here to unite all of the Branches by lending hands with other […]

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.

Time to set up your Home VO Studio! Our incredible instructor will walk you through key essentials in getting ready to record at home and will detail the audio equipment you’ll need to capture your brilliant performances. Includes demos of home recording core skills using affordable computer software. Handouts and resources supplied. You do not […]

Dive deeper into your believability and truthfulness by creating specific choices that will elevate your reads. This master class is the rigorous kick in the pants that you need to get serious about your career. Home recording capability required. Prerequisites: Completion of at least two advanced classes from the Character track and at least one […]

A SOVAS weekly panel discussion on the state of the voice-over industry! https://twitter.com/SovasVoice Hosts: Marc Gus (@MarcGuss), Rudy Gaskins (@rgaskins1), and Joan Baker (@Joanthevoice) Producer: Rudy Gaskins (@rgaskins1) RSVP 2 @MarcGuss via#LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3aOSAbX. From @SovasVoice

The global coronavirus epidemic is forcing many of us into self-isolation, and living and working from home. Some people with families may be ok, and some people who don't may end up feeling increasingly isolated and lonely. At GFTB HQ we'd like to help with this situation and are opening up our meeting platforms to […]

Kelly Moscinski is the owner and Head of Casting at The Voicecaster – one of the top VO casting houses in the country, celebrating over 45 years of service! With over 15 years of experience in acting, directing, and casting, Kelly not only casts and directs all things voiceover, but she also teaches all levels […]

A free weekly Voiceover Party Every Friday at 10:00am CT Register below and join us!​ Successful entrepreneurs know that top achievers have a team to elevate their success, meet yours! No matter where you are in your voiceover career, my team and I can help you build and market your standout brand, make sound business […]

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.

Are you a start-up founder? Have you ever asked, "Am I ready to pitch?" These office hours are for you! Format: Like office hours in college, drop by to talk to us in an informal way virtually. Connect with other founders, learn about pitching & talk shop, and learn more about WiV pitch events.

Continue to hone your skills outside of class in focused, low-cost study groups led by voice one alums who have excelled in our program. These talented voice actors will give you feedback and guidance on your reads, and offer insight into their own voice over journey. Scripts will be provided, though you may bring your […]

This is NOT COACHING (it is not a replacement for great coaching from a qualified coach). We are a group of dedicated voiceover artists that come together to work out and support one another. The intent for the workouts is for us to continue to hone our skills and raise our “booking percentage”. From the […]

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.

Acting is doing, and making the voice active is key to great voice over. In this class, you’ll work on text in an action-based approach, discover what your motivation is, break scenes down into beats, find conflict, and imbue your copy with meaning and subtext.

Join Bob as he takes you through his techniques of how to create, sustain and remember original characters. It’s not about voices. It’s about character. All characters have a voice. But not all voices have character. The script is a skeleton. The actor’s job is to give it a body. Creating interesting characters is about […]

This October, join us for Creating Characters for Animation with Bob Bergen Join Bob as he takes you through his techniques of how to create, sustain and remember original characters. It’s not about voices. It’s about character. All characters have a voice. But not all voices have character. The script is a skeleton. The actor’s […]

FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! Regular Sunday Audiobook chat, open to call and can go in any direction, building a supportive and friendly community. Welcome to take part or just listen in. Wins, Wobbles, hints, tips, Q&A.

This workshop delves into how to approach sides, break them down, and examine character. Participants should be strong readers.

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.

This is a group for voice actors of all levels to meet and hangout in a casual setting, whether you’ve got years or experience, are new to the business, are studying in school, or just want to meet some cool people. There's no fee to join, but if you're able to chip in to cover […]

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.

Master your Merkel and perfect your Poirot as this dialect genius takes you on a deep-dive of two of Europe's most popular dialects. Discern the shared and often confused sounds of French and German, as you gain clarity and expand your possibilities for character and narration bookings. Check out our interview with Doug!‍

Don’t guess your way through leading a business. You’ll waste precious time, energy, and money. Running your business shouldn’t be a mystery and learning how to do it shouldn’t be a burden. The concepts are straightforward: there are six components of a business that all need to work well and work together. The components of a […]

We all want to live a meaningful life, but often we let fate dictate our story for way too long. A meaningful life doesn’t happen when we let fate write it for us. A meaningful life happens when we create and follow a life plan that gives us a clear direction and purpose. Imagine knowing […]

FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! Carlyn Craig of Posthypnotic Press, Vancouver, and David Caron of ECW Press, Toronto, join us to discuss their audiobook journeys and the state of the Canadian audiobook publishing industry today.

Need a place to chill and collect yourself before next week begins? I know just the place. See you at The Lounge Mad Men attire and pomade optional. Every Sunday on Zoom at 4:00-6:00 PM PDT / 7:00-9:00 PM EDT