During eight days each November hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation's premier literary festival. And when that's over, we keep it going, month in, month out.
FOR GRAVY FOR THE BRAIN MEMBERS ONLY! D’Arcy Smith is a Professor in the Acting Department at the University of Cincinnati, USA. He has over 20 years of experience as a professional actor, coach and teacher of performers. Most actors don’t know what their voice sounds like or how their voice “reads” to other people, […]
FOR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ONLY! This room is a pressure-free zone where audiobook narrators of all skill levels workout by reading a 1 minute selection. Constructive peer feedback is provided, featuring a new genre every week!
Stay home, stay safe, and keep fresh with a super affordable VO workout hosted by a working pro! We will provide scripts to work on, but please feel free to bring any auditions you would like help with, or any questions you may have about the industry. This is about you, and our community!
As Casting Director/Producer with VoiceWorks Productions (and long-time gamer) Jaimie eats, sleeps, and breathes Interactive VO. During her 17 years in the world of video game audio, casting, voiceover direction, and production Jaimie has worked on dozens of video games titles. Clients she has provided casting/direction for include EA, Nickelodeon, Valve, Volition, Big Huge Games, […]
Stay home, stay safe, and keep fresh with a super affordable VO workout hosted by a working pro! We will provide copy to work on, but please feel free to bring any auditions you would like help with, or any questions you may have about the industry. This is about you, and our community! ** […]
This is an opportunity to read copy and take direction from a voice over agency veteran . . . from the comfort of your own home. Class will be held in Zoom. Link provided when you register. We recommend that all participants have a mic of some sort, but it is not required.
You will work closely with Alicyn on how to create believable and bookable characters in both the animation and gaming genres.
FOR Vocation MEMBERS ONLY! Hey eVOcation attendees 2020/21! Starting next Wednesday and continuing every other Wednesday, Carin and I will be opening the VOcation Zoom cafe for two hours (11am-1pm ET). This is an informal room where you can chat, hang out or just lurk with your sound and camera off. There will be no moderator, […]
FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Let’s examine where professionals from different areas of the audiobook industry see us being in the next 3-5 years. We will dive into the areas of production, consumer sales, independent authors, and reviewers with John Marshall Media, Chirp, Authors Republic, and NetGalley. A panel of experts tells what they see coming […]
FOR GRAVY FOR THE BRAIN MEMBERS ONLY! Join JMC for a live interview and audience Q&A with Kristin Paiva, who is in charge of casting for Disney's animated TV shows, and discover what Disney is looking for from voice actors like you!
FOR GRAVY FOR THE BRAIN MEMBERS ONLY! As a voiceover, actor, writer and muscian - Matt Dratva is the definition of success. However, when you couple that with the fact that Matt hasn't been required to move to any of the traditional entertainment cities to reach his success, then it gets a whole lot more […]
Should you take every and any voice-over and audiobook narration "opportunity" you see? No way! This webinar is not only for newcomers to voice over, but also for experienced performers who struggle with negotiating with prospective clients and are tired of getting burned. "It's time to create a system that lets you stay in control […]
As Casting Director/Producer with VoiceWorks Productions (and long-time gamer) Jaimie eats, sleeps, and breathes Interactive VO. During her 17 years in the world of video game audio, casting, voiceover direction, and production Jaimie has worked on dozens of video games titles. Clients she has provided casting/direction for include EA, Nickelodeon, Valve, Volition, Big Huge Games, […]
One Stop Voice Shop Voice actors, casting, recording, editing, engineering, and broadcast-quality files are all provided by METAVoices in one place. Free Casting, Auditions and Consultations METAVoices provides voice actors, casting, recording, editing, engineering, and broadcast-quality files in one location. Fast Turn Around An all-in-one solution for all of your voiceover needs is available at […]
FOR GRAVY FOR THE BRAIN MEMBERS ONLY! Music can transform a production and give new life to a read. In this webinar we’ll take a look at how to source and choose a piece of music, some techniques for mixing the music with your voiceover and have a brief look at copyright and licensing.
Learn the ins and outs of the audition process & find out what you'll need to land an agent in the VoiceOver industry.
FOR THE CREATORS SOCIETY MEMBERS ONLY! Please join us for our next Creative Critters Club meeting for fun collaborative discussions on animation and perhaps passion projects you are working on. Receive feedback and insight from industry peers and collaborate on new ideas!
So when I was a young lad just getting into VO 20 years ago, one of my agents conducted workouts twice a week in her office. I attended every single one for 3 years. Those repetitions in front of the microphone in her booth were instrumental in my growth as a voice actor. I’m borrowing […]
It doesn't matter how accomplished or talented you are in this industry, there's always room to grow. MAVO2021 is about that exactly... growth. This online conference will offer sessions with highly sought after, talented voice acting professionals. The sessions will be unique, interactive, and fun. The overall goal of this event is to engage the […]
THIS FRIDAY, November 12th, join Voice Masters at 12pm PST for a Lunch With the Pros Rewind with premier acoustician & founder of DHDI in LA, HANSON HSU, as he discussed guerrilla acoustics for voice actors. Hanson is an innovator in virtual prodcution, invention ZR Acoustics devices and THE CAT System, and working with clients such as […]
Come learn a bit about jaw anatomy, and explore the relationship between the spine and the jaw. Use targeted massage, acupressure, and gentle release exercises to release tension and find more mobility. Relaxing breathwork included.
Curious to see what it takes to set up your VoiceOver home studios? This workshop is for you! THIS IS 100% ONLINE!
"Is that your real voice?" Man, if I had $1 for every time someone asked me that question, I'd be a gazillionaire. Having a little voice prompted me to explore voiceover 20+ years ago, but range & adaptability are what's given me staying power. Versatility is the secret weapon for bookability in voiceover. If you […]
"The beasts grasped at the little feasts." Do sentences like that make your tongue cry? Come learn all about consonant clusters and how to tackle them with confidence. I've never gotten to teach a class solely on this, and I am so pumped to nerd out with you all! Capped at 8.
An introduction to both period and contemporary dialects of the American South. Learn to design a particular sound based on a character's region, age, and race.
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.
This workshop delves into how to approach sides, break them down, and examine character. Participants should be strong readers
Expand your repertoire by classifying different narration styles. Determine ways to adjust the read to specific audiences, raise your status, remain truthful, and breathe life through to the end of the script.
Nourish your acting ability in this gourmet smorgasbord that will deepen your craft and feed your soul. Hors d'oeuvres: A taste of Meisner Appetizer: Marinated "Active Listening" Skewers Salad Course: Organic "Grow Your Imagination" Greens Main Course: Stanislavsky Technique nestled on a puree of Objective-Action Dessert: Scene Study Tiramisu Prerequisite: Completion of either Acting for […]
Do any of these sound like you? I’m not sure what to focus on each day I set goals but don’t achieve them I’m not sure how to be more productive If so, this workshop is for you! We will teach you to use our simple goal-setting formula to help you set and achieve goals […]
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 […]
This is for teens who are starting out in voice work. We work on breaking down sides and preparing for auditions.
The Abaton Calendar is a resource created for and by voice talent, to help create meaningful connections and forge and maintain professional and personal relationships. (And hopefully, have a hell of a lot of fun in the process).
VoiceOverdrive w/Josh Alexander
December 8 @ 1:00 pm PST
The (Virtual) Voiceover Clinic Workout Group
December 9 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am PST
VO Peeps Weekly Workout Series!
December 9 @ 3:00 pm PST
Gravy for the Brain’s Happy Place
December 8 @ 4:00 am PST
Sunday Shmooze with Audiobook Producers
December 7 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm PST
Dialects -Ongoing
December 7 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm MST
3 Ways of Finding Voiceover Business
September 26, 2023
Guest Blog: Gravy for the Brain – How to Get a Voice Agent
July 17, 2023
Guest Blog: Carrie Olsen – Learn Voiceover without a Voiceover Coach
June 6, 2023