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Old 04-22-2012, 10:44 AM   #1
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Voiceover training in NYC

Does anyone know of a good place to get voiceover training in NYC? How does it usually work - do you enroll in a 10 week class or is it a one-on-one hourly rate with an instructor? What should we expect to pay? Is there enough voiceover work in NYC for a young adult to make it worth the investment of time and money?
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Old 04-22-2012, 09:12 PM   #2
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My son did a great workshop with Roger Becker at Shut Up and Talk.com. The focus is on commerical vo and the business. Cost is $350.

VO is very competitive. Helps to have an agent. Even so, get some training and see how it goes.

Also, my personal recommendation: VOBuzzWeekly.com. LA based but with some great insights!

Good luck.
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Old 04-22-2012, 11:37 PM   #3
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For voiceovers I strongly recommend private coaching to get started on the right foot. I recommend well-known voiceover performer Joan Bogden. You can read about her and contact her through Voiceover Coaching.

It is necessary to put together a professional reel, and that can be pricey. However, it's worth the extra expense to have a professional put it together for you. This is indeed a very competitive area of the business, but it can be extremely lucrative.
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Old 04-23-2012, 05:30 PM   #4
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Agreed, a VO demo is necessary to even be considered for work and it should be done professionally. A good VO coach can advise you on recording engineers. We were given two excellent recommendations. My son's commercial demo cost about $900. Worth every penny. He has long since earned it back in VO work.

I would suggest a small group session over private coaching initially. It's good to have the experience of being in the booth along with others. It's helpful to observe how other VO talent is picking up on things and so on. It's less costly as well. If you have the right talent for it, you can move on to private coaching to further develop your presentation and go on to cut a demo.

Best of Luck!
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