Getting Started In Voice Acting: Mastering Your Voice Technique, Reading & Recording

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Class hosted by: Van Gunter

Cannes Gold Lion Award-Winning Voice Actor, Co-Owner of Boutwell Studios

Van Gunter has been a Cannes Gold Lion award-winning voice actor for over 20 years and co-owns Boutwell Studios, a Post Production Audio Facility. Boutwell produces commercials for television, does custom sound design for video or motion pictures, original music scoring for jingles or soundtracks, and works on specialized projects, such as ADR, podcasts or radio dramas. He’s voiced for NASA, Valvoline, BBVA Bank and Pandora, among many others. Full Bio »

Summary

Limited spots available - only 10 students accepted - 5 spots remain

Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details

 

You’ve been using your voice your whole life, but do you really know how to use your voice?

There are so many factors that go into having a successful voice acting career, but building a strong foundation and learning the basics is a must if you want to get anywhere. There are a few things every voice actor must learn before getting started, and we’ve got a veteran voice actor to teach you step by step through the entire process all you need to know!

Van Gunter has been a Cannes Gold Lion award-winning voice actor for over 20 years and co-owns Boutwell Studios, a Post Production Audio Facility. Boutwell produces commercials for television, does custom sound design for video or motion pictures, original music scoring for jingles or soundtracks, and works on specialized projects, such as ADR, podcasts or radio dramas. He’s voiced for NASA, Valvoline, BBVA Bank and Pandora, among many others.

Van is a true voice over professional and is excited to share his years of experience with the Stage 32 community. He will be taking a small group of 10 creatives through an 8 session interactive and intensive lab to get you set up from start to finish working on a professional voice session. This is an exclusive opportunity to work one-on-one with a professional like Van that you will not find anywhere else. 

This lab will fill up, so make sure to grab your spot today before it's gone!

 

"Van was engaging, humorous, and very knowledgeable at his craft, with plenty of helpful notes to help me understand the career very well." - John M.

What You'll Learn

SESSION 1: Talkin’ LOUD

  • We explore our voices through posture, volume and music and the importance of talking with our hands.

SESSION 2: Talkin’ Soft

  • We explore our softer voices. Techniques, unconventional posture, a classic Sly Stone album and how it applies to VO.

SESSION 3: Tongue Twisters & Warm-ups

  • We’ll talk about weird wordings from scripts and warming up with Hip-Hop.
  • Next, we discuss the vocal nuances of a “loud” and “soft” script.
  • Do I sit or stand? A great question with many things to consider.
  • You’ll be asked to find a “loud” and a “soft” script (any commercial from radio, TV, online) to read for the next lab.

SESSION 4: Reading Out Loud to Find Your Voice

  • Getting over stage fright.
  • Using contractions with permission. Is it okay to change the script?
  • You’ll read both scripts from last classes assignment and get 1:1 analysis/coaching

SESSION 5 Dissecting a Script & My Favorite Technique

  • We’ll look at provided scripts and break them down to identify key elements.
  • 3 ways to say everything, why variety is important and why it will set you apart as a Voice Actor.
  • How to find “Your Brand”, things to consider when starting out.

SESSION 6: Session Etiquette and Live Session Warm-up

  • Simple ways to help yourself before, during and after the session.
  • You’ll be asked to write a :30 script for a brand that resonates with you and we’ll record it during next weeks lab.

SESSION 7: You’re On!

  • It’s session time and we’re rolling. Today we’ll record your 30 second script. I’ll be giving you direction and recording this LIVE session. We’ll run through the script multiple times and you’ll put your VO skills into action!

SESSION 8: Next Steps

  • In our final lab we explore studio gear, budget and what you do & don’t need.
  • Next Steps: Where do I go now? We’ll cover different types of VO jobs, VO Demos and answer questions.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Sessions will be 2-hour group settings and personal one-on-one Zoom meetings with Van. You will be held accountable to take the lessons from each week and move your work forward.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 lab is limited to 10 people and will be booked on a first come, first served basis. The opportunity to work this closely and for this long with an expert in the field is an incredibly unique and valuable opportunity. If you are interested, please do book quickly. Once the spots are gone, they’re gone for good.

  • Payment plans are available - please contact Amanda at edu@stage32.com for more information
  • This lab is limited to 10 people - 5 spots remain
  • This lab is designed for beginner and intermediate screenwriters.

About Your Instructor

Van Gunter has been a Cannes Gold Lion award-winning voice actor for over 20 years and co-owns Boutwell Studios, a Post Production Audio Facility. Boutwell produces commercials for television, does custom sound design for video or motion pictures, original music scoring for jingles or soundtracks, and works on specialized projects, such as ADR, podcasts or radio dramas. He’s voiced for NASA, Valvoline, BBVA Bank and Pandora, among many others.

Schedule

SESSION 1: Talkin’ LOUD - Saturday November 20 – 9-11am PST

SESSION 2: Talkin’ Soft - Saturday November 27 – 9-11am PST

SESSION 3: Tongue Twisters & Warm-ups - Saturday December 4 – 9-11am PST

SESSION 4: Reading Out Loud to Find Your Voice - Saturday December 11 – 9-11am PST

SESSION 5: Dissecting a Script & My Favorite Technique - Saturday December 18 – 9-11am PST

SESSION 6: Session Etiquette and Live Session Warm-up  - Saturday January 8 – 9-11am PST

SESSION 7: You’re On! - Saturday January 15 – 9-11am PST

SESSION 8: Next Steps - Saturday January 22 – 9-11am PST

FAQs

Q: What is the format of a lab?
A: Stage 32 Next Level Classes are typically 90-minute broadcasts that take place online using a designated software program from Stage 32.

Q: Do I have to be located in a specific location?
A: No, you can participate from the comfort of your own home using your personal computer! If you attend a live online webinar, you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the class.

Q: What are the system requirements?
A: You will need to meet the following system requirements in order to run the webinar software: Windows 7 or later Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or later.
If you have Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion): The webinar software does not support these operating systems. If you are running one of those operating systems, please upgrade now in order to be able to view a live class. Upgrade your Windows computer / Upgrade your Mac computer

Q: What if I cannot attend the live lab class?
A: If you attend a live online class, you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the class. If you cannot attend a live class, you will have access to the entire recorded broadcast, including the Q&A. Plus, your instructor will be available via email throughout the lab.

Q: Will I have access to the lab afterward to rewatch?
A: Yes! After the purchase of the lab, you will have on-demand access to the video recording, which you can view as many times as you'd like!

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