4 Week Beginner Workshop

AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO MOVE FORWARD & GAIN EXPERIENCE

Erik Sheppard

Gain fundamental & core techniques
Experiment with many genres of voice over
Work with real scripts
Get ready for real work
Small class size with personal attention
An affordable alternative to larger training and demo programs

We've seen that plenty of aspiring voice talent feel the same after their evaluations:

They consider moving forward, but aren't sure or can't afford it. This program offers an affordable way to move forward and gain experience.

Sign up now for our September 7 seminar. Monday, 6-10pm Eastern Standard Time

At $79, that's less than $20 per hour to ask a 10 year veteran your questions about how to advance your voice over career. These classes are limited to 50 participants, so it is crucial to sign up early. Register by emailing seminar@edgestudio.com or call us at 212 868 edge.

TESTIMONIALS

“ Like many of us, someone you know has said to you , �what a great voice you have, you should consider voice acting�. Well I finally did. I did some internet research to find what I felt was going to be top of the line training. My search ended when I spoke to David at Edge Studios. I was so impressed with his passion for the industry, for training, and his honesty, I signed up the next day. I first entered the intensive evaluation program and moved on to and am currently in the 5 week beginners course, and am learning and loving every minute of it. On each day of training I am so excited, I can�t wait to get on the phone! The level of critique, input, honesty and professionalism that you receive during this training is incredible. Kerry, Kristin and Randye all share the same wonderful level of enthusiasm, and skill. Their knowledge of the industry and techniques to train will enable those of us taking the course to make a smooth transition into the industry. Thanks for all of your expertise, I truly appreciate it. Because of Edge Studio training I will enter this new world with confidence and skill. I am looking forward to this ride, it will be a lot of fun.”

B.Piland

“Dear Randye, Thank you so much for a very enjoyable, informative, and useful four-week voice over workshop. I received your feedback from Cathy this morning and couldn't agree more with your assessment of my weaknesses -- I hear it when I play myself back! Being in sync with you on my weaknesses helps me hear the good stuff you identified as well. In fact, I start Monday as a volunteer with Reading for the Blind & Dyslexic to become more at ease in front of a mic and to build more confidence in my reading. I truly appreciated your funny and frank coaching during the sessions. I will be moving forward with Edge Studio to develop my skills in narration and hope to train with you again. Oh, and your YouTube video is great! Please do more... Yours sincerely ”

Beth D.

“Working with an expert talent like Eric is a stimulating and educational experience. He makes the class fun, but there are plenty of challenges - and I can feel my confidence and understanding of my own abilities growing with every class.”

Sophie Mio

“Hi Lara, I'm taking the 5 Week Beginner Technique Tele-Class and it has been EXTREMELY helpful. Randye is an excellent instructor and has given us great insight in voice over technique. She has also made the class very relaxed, and a lot of fun. I would highly recommend this class! Thanks, ”

Tim

“Dear Kristin, I really enjoyed your class on Saturday and wanted to thank you for the words of encouragement. I have been putting off getting properly started with voice training because of working full-time doing something completely different but it really is time to do something I think I could love. Your class was really interesting and I hope we run into each other again. Meanwhile I�ll look for an improve class to help me lose my British reserve! Many thanks,”

Harriet

“Cathy, I am absolutely thrilled with all the training sessions I�ve attended so far. I had a fabulous, super-productive, introductory session with Jay on Friday. Then the technique and audition sessions on Saturday with Sylvia were fantastic. And I just completed the telephone Technique 101 class with Danielle. I can�t tell you how impressed I am with the skill and patience of the teachers and how much substantive material they cover in each session. Thanks again for helping me into this program.”

Mike Wikes

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Your instructor Randye Kaye Randye Kaye

Randye Kaye began her voice-over career as a way to keep acting while pregnant with her first child – and has been working behind the microphone ever since. Her credits include commercials (Kyocera printers, Betteridge Jewelers, Crystal Rock, BigLots, Dove products), Promos (ESPN, Newborn Channel), audiobooks (fiction, non-fiction and children's) phone systems (Priceline.com, Executone, Digitalks, Intelecare), websites, and narrations (medical, industrial, educational). She worked on-air in Connecticut radio (WEZN) for over 15 years, divided between afternoon and morning drive times, and her body clock is now permanently broken. She currently can be heard as part-time newscaster and classical music host on NPR local affiliates WSHU-FM and AM.

Randye has also voice many medical scripts, websites and telephony for major clients including hospitals (St, Raphael's in New Haven, Tanner Health systems in Atlanta), pharmaceuticals (Seroquel, Savella), patient care (The Newborn Channel, CVS, caremark.com, Medicare, fibromyalgia management) and e-learning sites (migraine prophylaxis, NAMI).

Randye is also an actress and singer, and works frequently on stage, and in film/TV in New York and Connecticut. She has taught acting, improvisation and media awareness to both children and adults, and frequently serves as emcee/auctioneer for various charities across the state. She lives with her boyfriend in Trumbull, CT where her son and daughter visit often to raid the fridge and use the washer and dryer.

You can listen to Randye's demo here. here.

CLASS OUTLINE

WORKSHOP 1: Technique 101 Crash Course

... Copy Analysis & Foundation Technique

The Copy

Who are you talking to? - how to find out: demographics, psychographics
What are you reading? - copy analysis, keywords, clues in the copy, possible interpretations
Marking copy
Lateral reading skills

Your Delivery

Voice care 101
The four vocal fundamentals: Pitch, tempo, tone, and volume
The musicality of speech
Emphasis and de-emphasis
Adding variety - how many approaches are in you?

WORKSHOP 2: To Be Or Not To Be

... Acting, Non-Acting, & Character Styles

For Copy That Requires Acting
Backstory: the moment before
No voice without the body
Motivation/Subtext/Tone/Intention..... there is more on the page than just the words!
Picturing the listener, copy, and story

For Copy That Does NOT Require Acting