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Are you in radio and thinking about moving to VO?
I have had the pleasure of actually being under the tutelage of James Alburger & Penny Abshire as a student of their VoiceActing Academy (www.voiceacting.com).
It has always been a bit of a dream and goal of mine, to become a highly sought after voice actor. As a radio personality, I’ve created a pretty amazing group of characters in my repertoire, and have been told many times over that voice acting is "thee" field I need to nurture and follow.
Now as a guy who’s been in radio for over 10 years I used to think: ”Hey! I'm ready! I’ve got it made. What do I need to know?” Well… let me tell you what you need to know... and that’s ANYTHING that James Alburger & Penny Abshire can teach you. I got advice from the late, great Don Lafontaine about James and was told to pick up his book The Art of Voice Acting, which I promptly did.
I got the third addition, I read it, and eventually got around to hitting a Masters Class with Jim and the lovely and talented Penny Abshire. I haven't looked back since! The bottom line is this: if you’re in radio, you can, and most likely do, have what I'm going to "offiicialy" dub "announceritis". If you’re thinking about working in voiceover, this is something you definitely need to fix. Even if you just want to be better on the air, you need to know what Jim and Penny can teach you.
James and Penny have taught me A LOT in just the past year alone through tele-conferences and of course their workshops and books. If you don't have at least ONE copy of ANYTHING Jim has written, then you my friend are taking the long way around. If you’re trying to "cure yourself" of announceritis, then by all means read what Jim has to say! Then study with him and Penny.
Trust me! You'll ask yourself why you didn't do it sooner.
Mike "Haze" DeJesus
Production Director/On-air Personality - WLZX, Springfield, MA
Comments from some Demo Demolition Derby attendees:
Penny and James: Thank you so much for conducting the Demo Demolition Derby teleseminar. Yes, I know I should be asleep by now, but please allow me to thank you for your critique, especially considering my lateness in sending the demo to you. I love the voiceover business and wish to continue as long as I'm able to hear! You have rekindled my spirit and I can't thank you enough! NY can be a tough town!
Karen Gersten, New York
Thank you for an wonderful learning session. Your key evaluation points are so important to me as I prepare to create my first real demo reel. I can only hope that the next time I can submit something for your critique. I look forward to learning with you again in the future (the "guru" and the "coach").
Doug deNance, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Tonight's Demo Derby was a hoot and so informative... a terrific learning experience. Most of all, however, it was the boost in confidence that I really needed at this time. When I compare my demo to that of others I hear from a myriad of sources, I see myself as severely lacking. You encouraged me and convinced me I might have the necessary abilities to make a "go" of it.
You folks are generous and compassionate without soft-pedaling your professional advice. I'll be sure to share any successes when (not if) they occur, if you are interested. I know I need personal coaching, acting training and more experience. I'd love to study with you guys and especially attend VOICE 2009 (or 2010, 2011...) You've given me a new lease on life.
Roger Tremain, Kentucky
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We work with people who want to break into voiceover, with working VO professionals who want to take their business further, with performers who want to be more powerful on stage, and with corporate executives who need to effectively share their message. 
