Saturday Audition Ringer Workshops

CANDID, BLUNT AUDITION PREPARATION

Saturday Ringer Workshops are a blunt, inexpensive way to nail auditions! Because auditions are demanding, special training is required.

These workshops simulate actual audition experiences. You will audition and receive critical feedback on how you can improve.

Classes alternate between tele-workshops and at our New York City studio.

PREPARE FOR 3 TYPES OF AUDITION:

tele-auditions
home-studio auditions
in-person auditions

BE FOREWARNED:

While more intimidating, you will be critiqued with other participants listening.

Why? By hearing others win and lose, your ears will tune into why casting agents hire some, and not others. Using this knowledge, increase your own wins.

Receive copy and be subjected to an intense audition (learn it the hard way with us).

THE DIFFERENCE? Receive a frank, detailed assessment of why you would win the audition...or not.

Sign up now for the next tele-workshop on July 31, Saturday 2:30pm-4pm ET with Danielle Quisenberry. Or sign up now for the next NYC studio workshop on August 7, Saturday 2:30pm-4pm ET with Linda Jones.

For $37, prepare for what it takes to land the job. This workshop simulates the audition experience, but unlike the real audition, you will get beneficial feedback from a professional coach. Class space fills up quickly, so it is crucial to sign up early. Register by emailing training@edgestudio.com or by calling us at 212-868-EDGE (3343). Click for Edge Studio Policies.

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You guys are the best. I really appreciate it. Thanks,

I wanted to get back to you to make sure to thank you. You all did a great job. PLEASE GIVE THIS MESSAGE TO DAVID And I would also like you to please let David know that I really appreciate the talent and expertise that he and Edge Studio in general provided me during the training and demo production process. I used to work in New York as a model and commercial actress in the mid to late 80's and I worked with a lot of really talented people and I must say that David is awesome. He is a...

Suzanne

"I moved to NYC 15 years ago as a musical theatre actress. Then I was just a trained actress that could speak well but I had no idea that there were other ways I could express myself as an artist combining the skills of acting and my speaking voice. I came to Edge Studio and met David Goldberg who took my potential and honed and coached me and believed in me. His ears have guided me into an awesome career. Because of Edge Studio and David, I am a voiceover talent in NYC. I have voiced cartoons,...

Lisa Adams

Hi, David, I'm writing to complement you on the team and studio you put together. it's always a pleasure to work with everyone on your staff - and with the coaches. ok, i also like the lollypops - and the cookies when the home baked ones appear.... i've worked with Tom, Judy, Roy and now with Paul. they're all great coaches, each one with a very different in approach. i'm working with Paul at the moment and find that his approach makes me even more aware of the "science" of voice-over......

Goldie Zwiebel

Don't need to be "out there" to be familiar with Edge Studio.? I live in Las Vegas, and have done several phone consults with the top guy: David Goldberg.? Worth every penny.

Hi David: Not sure if you remember me from the Norwalk Continuing Ed class you "taught" several months back. I also took a few classes with Randye in Fairfield in which you were kind enough to intervene to ensure she would be available on one particular date. Currently in the "career training package," and next step is a private coaching session Thursday with Eric Rath. Anyway, as someone whose been in the marketing business for more than 25 years and worked with a variety of companies...

Steve Goldstein

A few years back, I signed up for your voice-over classes at Edge Studio. Your teachings and advice enabled me to land several jobs, and, being the voice for our businesses

Margaret Gloria, CT

Dear Kristin, Jay and Linda: Thank you so much for all the invaluable help you offered me on the way to (and during) the narration demo recording. I learned so much from you, and had great fun along the way. I look forward to working with you all again soon. Very best regards,

Suzanne

Hi, David! Just returned home from spending an entire day at EDGE STUDIO (NYC) where I took two separate workshops: The audio book marketing workshop with Grover and the documentary style narration workshop with Paul. Both workshops were excellent and I left with so much new and highly useful information. Thanks for always being so warm and friendly, and especially for your encouragement and for staying in touch with me. Warmly,

Leslie

Hi, David, Just a quick note to say I loved the class very much and will put to use everything you told us. I also want to say that I have enjoyed working with everyone I've met at EDGE and am so glad to have found a place that can help me move forward in vo work. All the best to you and everyone at EDGE ... Regards,

Constance George

Hi, David! It was terrific to be a part of the class attending: Voiceovers From Home, Marketing, and Telephony. I found all the classes exceeded my expectations. I got the most out of the Marketing Workshop...you gave us a wealth of information, most which I hadn't previously learned. In the future, are you planning a workshop on making a demo? I know there is a wealth of info about it on your website, and you and your staff are so accommodating, but was wondering, nonetheless. Thank...

Linda Kirk

Hi David. I want to thank you so very much for the help and encouragement you gave me since the day I took my first workshop. Having just cut my first demo, I have some work to do to get started, but what I have learned over the past few months has been invaluable. The honesty and candor, without being crushing to my self esteem worked very well for me and I know I have improved measurably since day one. I have already used many of the techniques I learned, in my work of recording prompts for...

Jean Sandler

Hi David, Just wanted to say thanks for the great workshop on Saturday. I got a lot out of it and hope to continue to learn and do it. You are very professional, but also did a wonderful job of entertaining us. I can tell that you have a very good ear for voices, barely a word was out of our mouths before your comments. I felt as though my previous classes were just for fun, this was serious. And I still had a great time. I plan on practicing on my own, but would like to do another...

Sharon Rich

Hi David, "Just wanted to say thanks! You and your Edge Studio staff made the whole project--from voice coaching to studio demo session to the CD duplication process well worth my time and investment. David, you and Judy, are excellent, easy to follow, instructors. Each voice session taught me how to use my voice as a marketable tool. Now, with freshly honed skills and confidence, I've been able to develop a very marketable style. I even opted for an Edge Studio special engineering evaluation...

Jerry McClelland North Carolina

David, My name is John Blackburn. I came to NYC over the weekend from Washington, DC (Maryland). I had the most amazing experiences on this trip, and Edge was a HUGE part of that. I feel I am well on my way to finding "my voice"... Thank you so much for creating Edge Studio! Every one I have worked with (Sara, Lara, Rose) have all been so professional and helpful. I felt as the owner you should know what an amazing staff I think you have. Thank you again for everything you and your...

John Blackburn

David is about the best I've ever seen at picking out what details - sometimes seemingly inconsequential nuances - can make big impressions on your prospects, your clients, the target of your marketing programs and more. I did a voiceover demo at Edge Studio with David Goldberg. My demo turned out great, David was honest about his evaluation of my abilities and his direction to improve my delivery was great. If you can deal with constructive criticism, it's the right place to learn. If you...

Ted Morgan

I studied voice overs with a few other people before I found Edge Studio. I wish I had found Edge first. No other studio or teacher comes close to offering everything you need to get into Voice Overs like Edge Studio does. I've trained, recorded in a real studio, worked on all kinds of copy, produced a demo, and learned how to market myself. Edge Studio has made me feel very confident that I can succeed in the Voice Over Industry! Thanks again Guys!!!

Brett Beyer

Hi, David! First of all, I hope this email finds you and your staff at EDGE Studio doing well. Just to give you a heads up...I mailed a copy of my Audio Book Narration demo CD to you last Friday, so you should very soon be in receipt of it, if not already. While re-mastering it, I took all that you had mentioned (in our consultation session last December) into account and applied your great feedback, comments and suggestions to the best of my ability. David, I want to thank you because I...

Leslie

Just wanted to say "thank you" to David. No matter what may or may not happen in terms of voice-overs being in my future (I am still interested in narrative work), I had to take this opportunity to say that David was a first-class teacher. The four or four-and-a-half hours passed very quickly, and I never once approached boredom! David was incredibly informative, humorous, patient, and persistent! I came away with a much greater understanding of what's involved in voice-overs, from all...

Steve McKay

I got the book and it is EXCELLENT!!! You've done a great job and it's the most up to date thing I have seen. I'll be in touch. If we have the finds next semester and you have the interest, I'd love for you to come down and do a workshop with out students. We have CD burners and are supposed to be getting a new studio this summer. I appreciate all you did and hope to see you in person on my next trip to New York. Thanks again,

Marian Monta

I have to tell you the experience I've had thus far with Edge (on every level) has been worth every penny. I really appreciate the opportunities I've been given as a student and a talent. Thanks for letting me use the projects. I am just about ready to add a "projects" section to my website. Hope to see you soon. Best regards,

Suzanne

Dear David, Thanks so much for your help in preparation for my audition. It went quite well, I think. I wasn't at all nervous; the producer at the sound studio was extremely pleasant; and I did the read several different ways for him. He thought it was very good (he said), and told me he would send it over to the client in the afternoon, along with other people's reads. He said he'd call me today to let me know what the client decided. Whether I get the job or not, I have to say that I think I...

Ronnie

Hi David, Thanks to you and the Edge Studio team (especially Eric, who is a great coach) for all the training, producing, and engineering work that went into my demo. I now have it loaded up on my website, www.mikeborruso.com, and I'm very happy with the way it sounds. With my website and marketing materials complete (thanks to your excellent marketing foundation seminar and marketing forum), I'm now ready to get down to business! I also enjoyed your VO from home seminar on...

My thanks to you and your studio. I have had a marvelous experience and have learned so much from you, Judy and Tom. I could not have chosen a better place to launch my new career. I am very excited!

Liza

Hi David It's been a crazy couple of weeks.. but I have been meaning to drop you a quick note letting you know just how much I enjoyed working with you. You are a fabulous teacher and an all around great person. It is such a bonus to love the finished product, my demo, and to enjoy the process that got me there. Anyway thanks again! Respectfully,

Debra Joy aka Debra Katz

David, I think you and Paul (the only two I've taken classes with) are fantastic - always specific, honest feedback with experience behind it that really helped me grow. I have no reason to doubt your entire staff is just as great. Kristin and Lara in the office are terrific as well - a wonderfully run and professional operation. My expectations are always surpassed in anything I've ever done there. I am very happy with my demo and thought the demo session was great - you put me right at...

Gary

I just wanted you to know that I love the ringer class (as well as the Act - Up) but I think the ringer class is great as you try to take everything you have learnt in the Act - Up classes and put it into practice ...and I love hearing feed back from everyone it really makes you think ... You have such a great way of bringing out the best in everyone and you really empower your students .....that is why I really look forward to each month ... I know I have not as yet done anything with...

Rebecca

Hi David, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed meeting everyone at the audition workshop today. It was amazing- I learned a lot in just 2 short hours, and feel better about my next audition, whenever and wherever that may be! It was definitely worth the trip into NYC on a crazy, windy, rainy day. Thanks,

Paula Cocozza

I have never written a testimonial before, but I am compelled to do so, now, because of my great experience with Edge Studio. I am a new voice over artist based in New Orleans, so rather than fly to New York of D.C., I decided to do telephone coaching sessions with Judy (whom I've never met in person). She was spectacular. I improved rapidly. I highly recommend telephone coaching with Edge to anyone. It works. I was so impressed with the professionalism I encountered, that I decided to...

--Susan Levitas, New Orleans

Hello, I just wanted to write a quick thank you directly to Noelle Romano, Brandon and David. I was in last Tuesday evening 8/18 to record my demo after two months of learning and being coached through this intense but fun training program. After meeting with several different coaches and learning from each and everyone of them Noelle was one that I felt most at ease with especially with her consistent positive reinforcements. She made the final recording session fun. Brandon was on top of...

Sally Almeida

David Goldberg has an uncanny ear. He can coach you to make adjustments and improvements in every line, every word of a script. David made me sound better than I ever expected I could." Dennis Deninger

Happy New Year! DD

Thank you David for your professionalism, helpfulness and honesty throughout the entire process, from the very first phone call to finally producing my demo. I know you're a perfectionist and it is a great asset! And thank you Judy for being a fantastic coach and helping me, a novice, learn the art of voiceovers. I truly enjoyed working with you! Your coaching has been valuable. Thanks also to Gina and Susan for being helpful and friendly on the phone. I wish you all the best! Thanks!

Wow!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! This sounds wonderful! What a delight! ~ Thank you, Kristin, for all your hard work coaching me to get to this point. See you at the next step - the marketing class. ~ Thank you, David, for giving me direction at Backstage's ActorFest a few months ago. I don't think I would have made it to this point so fast without your enthusiastic encouragement. ~ Thank you, Jake - what skill and talent you have for making this all come together, and sound...

Karen

Hi David, Bruce was just super on Wednesday when I taped my audition for the Christian Science Monitor. Every class I've had through Edge has really help me develop the expertise I need to have the confidence in my skills to get out there and market myself. And it's going really well. Thanks, David, for all your individual help and the help of everyone at Edge. You guys are the best.

James

David, I do hope this email address will allow me to convey my appreciation to you for the time you spent this evening providing such great voice over learning. While I read a number of articles you have written or been a part of and I've heard you on my iPod, it was great to hear your voice live (even if it was over the telephone occasionally punctuated by the occasional throat clearing and distant children's voices :-)). I found your approach to be refreshingly frank and direct. Your advice...

Doug de Nance

I feel very fortunate to have found Edge Studio. David and Mike are very knowledgeable, patient, and supportive teachers, and they deliver their instruction in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. They allow students to learn and progress at a comfortable pace and always strive to have them do their best. -I would recommend Edge Studio highly to anyone.

Dale G.

I really enjoyed all the practice sessions I took with Judy. She was very patient with me and she helped me to learn all the technical skills that are needed to do well in voiceovers. David was wonderful during my demo session. He gave me a lot of direction and good advice. The music that he found for my demo was just right. I am looking forward to participating in the marketing class. Edge Studio helps you every inch of the way, which is really what you need in this business!

Irene Stefanik

The workshop is a first hand look into the world of voiceovers. It's packed full of very useful information to help you pursue a career as a voice over artist. David adds a lot of personal experience to the mix, giving the workshop a real-world, no-nonsense approach to the industry. I highly recommend this workshop for anyone interested in doing voice-overs." Thanks again, and I will be in touch.

Chris Swee

David, As always, you are brilliant. I've got some CDs to burn and cards to print! I will probably be the only VO guy there. This is SO helpful. Thanks again. You rock.

James

I am very interested in getting more training and creating a demo...I will choose a package this week..

Urcil

I would also like to recommend David Goldberg of Edge Studio. I found him through another WIFV member's referral, and have been very happy with his work and company. He teaches a great class that's also very affordable and is extremely helpful in getting you to demo level (and getting it done - very important!). His phone number is 888.321.EDGE and although he's based out of CT and NY, he runs classes down here a number of times a year. I have read over & printed out almost everything from...

Kathleen A. Dunlap Application Account Manager Net

Hi Morgan, The tele-class last night was wonderful! I really enjoyed it - I had to cut off about 15 minutes early, but it was a very well-spent 3 hours. Kudos to our instructor! My next step is to set up a one-on-one with a coach - was hoping you could help me with that. I am local to DC, and wanted to see if I could have an in-studio session in the Bethesda location. Thanks so much!

Holly

Thanks Dave, and remembering everything you've taught me I can hit the one word several ways ... FANtastic, fanTAStic, or with a Yiddish slant "fantasTIC?" Of course, with some creative allowance I can change it to a very natural "FAAAAbulous!"

Let me repeat what a pleasure and fine learning experience it's been to have been tutored even so briefly by the sterling professionals at EDGE and if the opportunity arises, I will unreservedly recommend the "Voice Design Group" to others. Thanks again and may the competition always succumb to the glistening "edge" of your most admirable enterprise. Very cordially,

David

Thanks, David. Edge Studio has been a great launch pad for my voiceover career, from the very first introductory session right through to the marketing class. Look forward to staying in touch

Alan

I love receiving your voice-over newsletter and read every word, taking the advice offered and applying it to my career in broadcasting.

Thanks to what I've learned at Edge Studio, I have now been invited to auditions that I wouldn't have been asked to go to before. The one-on-one coaching from Eric Rath and the guidance from David Goldberg really raised my performance levels in both commercial and narration work. I get many compliments on my demos... and I credit it all to Edge. Be assured I will continue to sharpen my skills with more Edge classes in the future. Thank you!

Hi All, Just wanted to thank you again for an enjoyable and informative training experience yesterday. It's always nice to confirm that I'm going in the right direction, to learn new tips and tricks, and to get an extra ear on things. You run a first-class operation! Hear you later!

John Pruden

Edge Studio coaching staff succeeded in preparing me to produce a terrific demo. (Two demos, actually) Their feedback was constructive, informed, and candid. What's more, I found no one (Discmakers, Mixonic, etc.) who could beat their small job CD duplication and printing rates.

Craig Phillips

David, Thank you for the VO advice you gave me last week on pricing the job I had on the table. I did wind up taking the work for Keeler Volvo and applied your pricing advice. As always you are a resource I am glad I can count on. Since taking your course and making my demo tape I have recovered my costs and am now in the profit from the work I have obtained!

Amy (Geragosian) Fox Internet Business Developer W