Technique 101 - Workshop

GAIN THE FOUNDATION & UNLOCK YOUR UNIQUE VOICE

The most fundamental, core aspect of your career as a voiceover talent is having a full understanding of proper vocal technique.

This workshop is designed as a crash course to introduce you to some of the most important basic components needed to provide a natural, smooth, believable and marketable delivery.

Learn all about tone, pitch, tempo, and volume and how to instantly incorporate these concepts, and others, to transform lackluster reads into spectacular performances.

Through reading copy and receiving feedback, you learn to fine tune your interpretations and unlock your unique sound that is the key to your future success.

Instructor Danielle Quisenberry, a twenty year veteran teacher and coach, has mastered the art so well, her voice has been used for narration and commercial voiceovers for clients such as, Panasonic, McDonalds, Timex, and Tyco Toys. With Danielle’s help discover your strengths and weaknesses, and find where your natural talents lie. Questions are welcomed during the workshop. See details below.

Sign up now for the next tele-seminar on August 10, Tuesday 4pm-6pm ET.

For $79, Danielle Quisenberry teaches you the concepts that professional voiceover talent keep in mind when interpreting copy, and tricks of the trade that can make your read come to life. 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.

The instructors at Edge Studio provide great insight into the Voice Over Industry because they are Professional Voice Over Talents. I have been provided with valuable information that will help me on the path to my Voice Over career. I have recommended Edge Studio to other people interested in the industry. Keep up the great work with the workshops.
Liz
A note to say that I really enjoyed the technique class taught by Randye Kaye. I learned a lot and by the end of it was feeling pretty confident in my "voice". Randye is a very good teacher. I'm looking forward to taking more classes taught by her and other Edge Studio instructors. Thank you!
Jane
Dear Kerry, Thank you for a very informative and entertaining class Saturday. I not only learned a lot about voiceover, but I had a great time as well. In my day job I'm a presenter for a corporate "best practices" research firm. Since I spend my days in front of audiences trying to keep them engaged and entertained enough to pay attention to what I want to teach them, I tend to be a tough audience when I'm the student. Which is to say, thanks for keeping me so thoroughly engaged and...
Jason Shanker
Danielle: I've been a part of the Techniques 101 sessions this past Sunday and Wednesday. I'm glad I participated in both because I learned different things in each one. You're an excellent teacher/instructor, (Or, "You are an excellent teacher/instructor") hitting excellent a little harder and with enthusiam.
Jim
Hi Cathy, As you know, I have been taking quite a few of the Technique 101 classes. I wanted to thank Danielle and Randy for making the classes beneficial to those of us that have taken the class before. I always learn new things, and I am making great connections from their excellent coaching! Please let them know how much I appreciate their expertise. Thanks,
Sue
I took the Technique 101 training class last night and it was fantastic! As you recall I had concerns about the training, but I do not any longer. Daniel is such an excellent coach. She is a great communicator, and know how to make her points. Regards,
Jerry

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Your instructor Danielle QuisenberryDanielle Quisenberry

New York Innovative Theatre Award nominee Danielle Quisenberry trained at Edge and couldn't be happier to be part of the team. She has worked as voice talent on radio and television commercials, internet and software narrations, instructional industrial films, English as a second language programs and telephony as well as working in the creative and news departments of two major market radio stations. She is also experienced talent for live industrial narrations as well as live performance interactive animation work. Her client list includes, The International BAM Kids Film Festival, Ematchplay.com, McAfee, McDonalds, Panasonic, Pearson, People PC, Timex, and Tyco Toys.

She holds a degree in Acting Performance from The University of Michigan and a certificate in Radio and Television Production and Performance from Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts. A twenty year veteran teacher, coach and facilitator, she has been faculty or an artist in residence at many performance training facilities in NYC and nationwide, including the American Place Theatre and LaGuardia High School for Music, Arts and the Performing Arts where she recently conducted an introduction to voice over seminar for the graduating seniors. When out of the booth, she is still in the studio…the dance studio that is! Teaching and performing as an International Standard Ballroom Dancer.

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CLASS OUTLINE

This seminar covers:

1. The core of sounding professional - lecture and exercises

  • Being natural
  • Mixing emotion and technique
  • Professional composure, confidence, competency, and comfort
  • Being tension free: loose, happy, and uninhibited

2. Foundation Technique - lecture and exercises

  • The four core foundation techniques
    • Tone
    • Pitch
    • Tempo
    • Volume
  • Inflection and Dynamic Range
    • Emphasis
    • De-emphasis
    • Reading a list
  • Flowing Naturally
    • Connecting sounds together
    • Connecting words beginning with vowels
    • Using contractions
    • Using body language
    • Read laterally
  • Incorporating Variety
    • Pitch variation
    • Dramatic pauses
    • Elongating words
    • Tempo variation
    • Avoiding repetitiveness

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