Voice Over Demo Evaluation

UNSURE?

Here at Edge, our staff has listened to literally tens of thousands of voiceover demos from seasoned professionals to beginners alike.

We know what it takes to make sure that your audience stays interested enough to listen past the first seven seconds or to be impressed enough that they are confident the name on the cover is that of a reliable professional.

If you feel that perhaps your demo might not represent you properly, that it may be out of date or not packaged well, or if you are just completely unsure, we can help.

Arrange to submit your audio today to be assessed by our trained ears to receive an honest and constructive evaluation.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Via telephone or in-studio, speak privately with one of our staff who is knowledgeable in casting and marketing. Then 'nit-pick' your demo and determine how to best enhance it.

Contrast your demo to the other (estimated) 17,000 we have reviewed...
...and to those added to Edge Studio's library
Devise a plan to transform your demo into a significantly more marketable one

TYPICAL

99% of demo evaluations are "Eye Opening" for the voice talent.

Since we receive thousands of demos each year, we can compare yours to theirs.
Often, aspiring voice talent's demos simply lack marketability.
And professional's demos are out of date.

See all testimonials

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

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

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

Mostly through the luck of the internet and good intuition I was lead to the Edge Studio. Walking into the intensive workshop I was nervous... I never had a problem talking before, so what if I'm bad at it and I don't even realize it. Once David begins the class you know you are in for a fun, learning experience. His ease mixed with extensive knowledge made the 4 hours fly by and when it was finished you just wanted to run home and practice and get started. However, don't get me wrong... be...

You can take Edge Studio to the bank. Top notch. Great people, good practices, excellent results. You can practically get a college education in VO just by visiting their website, and reading all the "free" stuff they have.

Thank you for sending me the newsletter, I have found the info both interesting and useful. I am a singer basso and have been going to voiceover training for some time now and find the subject of voice and voice-overs fascinating. Once again, thank you.

David Steyn South Africa

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

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

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.

Thank you for everything David!!! Edge has been a great experience for me and continues to do so. Not sure how I ended up there...but its where I should have been in the first place.

Hey Lara- Thanks. AND thanks for hooking me up with Jay. He's fantastic; exactly what I needed. Thanks again!

-Rick

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

I would just like to thank everyone at the Edge Studio for giving me the wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Evaluation Placement Program. I enrolled in the Investigate Voice Over Workshop with Kristin and learned so much about the voice over industry as a business and what it takes to succeed. Kristen is so perceptive and professional and gave fantastic advice. My private session was with Eric. He is an amazing coach and a one-of-a-kind motivator. I had so much fun working with him one...

Stephen

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

Hi Lara, Just wanted to say how good those tele-classes were on Saturday, so grateful I found out about them. It was really helpful to see how many different ways there really are to read the same script that are equally good. No one right way. It was also fascinating to hear Bruce evaluate us all (many people in the last class) one by one, and also insert helpful tips and anecdotes. Glad I was able to record it all. Guess it's a never-ending learning experience. And fun. Thanks much...

David is the guy you want if you want an honest appraisal of your demo, practical help in improving your skills and the real deal on this business.

Reginald Metcalf

Dear David, I just wanted to drop you a note and thank you again for letting me have another Demo Prep session with Jay. It really means the world to me! I am so excited about my new career choice, and I have no doubt that I will excel in this business, thanks to the marvelous training I'm getting at Edge Studio. You and your staff have been so wonderfully supportive and encouraging, and I can't thank you all enough. Have a great and prosperous day!

Julie Boyd

Thanks for your quick response. I am always impressed with the level of service you and your employees give to your clients on a consistent basis.

Suzanne

My name is Todd Fleming and I have been doing voice over work for about 3 years. The experience that I had with Edge Studio was absolutely amazing. I worked from the DC studio with Kerry Miller and Brad Smiley. Kerry sat down with me, critiqued my abilities and devised a plan of action. Both she and Brad were friendly and honest. They taught me everything that I know about voiceover. I also completed a tele-training course with David that was extremely informative and beneficial. David's...

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

WOW !!!! There are not enough positive adjectives in the dictionary to describe Edge Studio. It has been one of the most marvelous experiences I have had in my life. The staffs' knowledge and professionalism are second to none. In addition, they make you feel right at home. To anyone considering a career in Voice-Over, Edge Studio is the place for you. I look forward to continuing my Voice-Over education with Edge Studio. Most Sincerely,

Dave

Well, it seems like I need to buy you a beer, coffee, cupcake…whatever your poison and pick your brain…you are the only one in my years of being a VO artist that has given me such comments…and I wish to follow up and not disregard them as I see you have a good ear and know what you are talking about.

"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

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!"

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

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

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

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.

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!

Thank you very much! "From production manager Gina Kijek, outsanding voice-over coach Judy Kameny, to of course the one and only David Goldberg, the entire Edge Studio organization is quite simply first-class. When I first arrived at Edge Studio last year, after four Manhattan VO coaches and six years developing myself in the VO business, I learned more in forty-five minutes of coaching with David Goldberg than all experiences previous. David's many professional talents and strengths,...

Michael Schmitt New Jersey, USA"

Hi Steve, Thanks so much.. the demo is terrific! It's great working with you-all at Edge. Very best regards,

Ned

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

David, Just a brief note to say thank you for my demo evaluation. I questioned the wisdom of my decision to send my money to NYC for someone's opinion about my demo which was already getting jobs. My wife was even more skeptical, since the facility I worked for just closed eliminating all jobs, including mine. At the end of my half hour with you, I had confidence in my ability and a specific plan on how to dramatically improve my results. Every bit of your commentary made perfect sense once I...

Dick Murdock The Voice of Distinction

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

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 The Other Side Voiceovers by Alan Bowser 914

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

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 Bruce, I want to thank you for the great demo eval session we did on Thursday. I think we really fixed up my demos. I'm REALLY happy with the new commercial demo. Rather than the original 2:11 length, it's down to 56 seconds! I'm really proud of this cut, as the opening notes of music blend right into the music under the VO (I used to do this stuff with tape back in my radio days!). What really makes the commercial demo work now, I think, is that the listener (myself included) is no longer...

Fred

:) Thank you David!!! I really am happy to have access to such helpful advice. I appreciate how blunt you are! It's really what I need! Hope your week is great.

Laila

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

David: I just wanted to take this time to thank you for the help I received at your studio in New York City. Roy, John, and Kristen where very helpful over the last 6 months in creating my commercial/narration demo CD. Everyone made me feel comfortable and confident. I'm very excited to send it out and start my voice-over career. I look forward to working with your studio throughout my career. Thank you again,

Brian R. Winans

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!

Thank you so much for the time you took with me and your candid observations. It all makes sense. I've always believed "you can’t do better until you know better." Now, I'll have to add "until you hear better", too. I'm looking forward to the next step.

Joe G., Texas

I just wanted to express my gratitude for my session with you this afternoon - I've learned a lot and will start practicing tomorrow morning. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for your feedback about both my voice and how I read (when I read correctly) - this has been really helpful in confirming to me that I am choosing a new career that is a good fit for me. I'll call the studio this week to look into a session with Kristin and I'll carefully read the description for the Industry Know...

Hi Dave, (Hi Gina) So far my demo has been very well received by my friends and colleagues. I do have to say that my "demo day" was by far the best day ever as I start my journey into a voiceover career. The skill and patience with which my demo was produced was amazing. I really appreciated the time taken to involve me from a technical production standpoint. Not only that but it was just plain fun. The whole process from the workshop and evaluation, to speaking with Gina from time to time...

Steve Smith

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 - I appreciate the amount of time you took to meet with me earlier today. Look forward to meeting Joan this upcoming Thursday and learning more about this interesting craft. All the best...R Best Regards,

Robert

...I must say, the staff at Edge Studio go way beyond the definition of "passion" or "devotion" to their students and the VO business...I'm truly impressed:). They are so fabulous that I wish I worked for Edge!

Laila

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

Urcil

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