You Can Be a Voiceover Artist!

Name: You Can Be a Voiceover Artist!
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A fun course for beginners in voiceover

Created byDr. Heidi Petak

Last updated 12/2022

English

What you'll learn

Train your voice for voiceover jobs
Learn tricks to expand the versatility of your voice
Create character voices for voiceover jobs
Learn what it takes to make clients happy
Learn what you need to set up a home studio
Learn how to set up your profile on a voiceover website
Learn some tips on getting started building your voiceover business
Learn how to control the pacing and tone of your voice
How to get faith-based jobs
How Christians can get jobs aligned with their values

Course content

6 sections • 18 lectures • 55m total length

Introduction1:14
In this brief video, I explain the agenda for the course and what you can expect to learn. I've been a voiceover artist for over 2 decades, and I believe that no matter what kind of voice you have, you can train it so that you, too, can be a Voiceover Artist!
(TIP: Print out the pdf under Resources in the last section of this course and fill it out as you go through this course.)
Learn About Genres1:06
In this lecture, you'll start thinking about all the different ways voiceover is used today. Which genre interests you most?
Learn About Styles1:39
Within the different genres of voiceover there are also different styles. Learn about them in this video. What style interests you most?
Learn About Tone1:23
It's essential to be able to adapt your tone to what each job requires. Learn what that means in this video.
Choose a Script1:53
Once you've chosen a genre, your next step is to choose a script and start practicing!
(Looking for the sheet I mention in this video? You'll find it in the last section of this course under Resources as a pdf you can print and fill out.)
Learn What Producers Want5:22
As a voiceover artist, your job is to make the Producer (and thus, the client) happy. In this video, you'll learn the 7 things Producers want.
What Producers Want

Exercise Your Voice6:05
In this lecture, I demonstrate my favorite exercises you can use to warm up your voice. Search online for "vocal exercises" or "voiceover exercises" or "vocal warm-ups" to see many more!
Practice Emphasizing and Enunciating2:57
Often, Producers will ask you to emphasize certain words or enunciate words, phrases, or sentences in different ways. You can practice these skills with me in this video.
Increase Your Versatility8:28
You never know what a voiceover job will call for, so it's good to prepare by expanding your versatility. You'll learn tips for versatility in this lecture.

Set Up Your Home Studio3:08
In this lecture, I'll show you my home studio and explain each piece of equipment you need to set up your own home studio.
Create Your Profile and Record Your Demo4:26
In this lecture, you'll learn what elements you need to create your profile on a voiceover website. I'll also explain your options for how to structure your demo reel. Under Resources in this lecture, I've attached my compilation demo so you can hear an example.
Set Your Rates2:10
This is a tricky subject, as all voiceover artists set their rates uniquely depending on the type of work they do, if they are affiliated with a union, or if they do projects for small or large companies. In this video, I'll give you some tips on how to set your rates.
Build Your Business1:35
In this video, you'll be reminded of the key to building your voiceover business. Take the quiz once you know the key!
And if you're a Christian, see the pdf attached for tips on how to get jobs with organizations that are aligned with your values.
The Key to Building a Great Voiceover Business

Requirements

No previous experience needed

Description

Have you ever wondered if you could make money doing voiceovers on the side? In this course, I'll walk you through everything I've learned over the past 25 years on how to train your voice, set up your home studio, and grow a thriving side-business of happy return-clients. You'll learn about genres and styles, and I'll teach you how to control your tone and pacing. I'll give you tips on how to find scripts, and you'll practice vocal exercises with me and learn how to enunciate and emphasize. You'll experiment with using parts of your mouth and even your body to create character voices. You'll learn what producers and clients are looking for and how to meet their expectations. You'll learn the equipment you need to set up your own home studio, along with tips for creating your demo reel. You'll start putting together the information you need to set up your profile page, and I'll share advice on how to get some initial experience in the business. And if you're a Christian, I'll give you some tips in an extra pdf to get jobs with companies who are aligned with your values. For more than two decades, I've loved my fantastic side job recording hundreds of voiceovers and making tens of thousands of dollars. Now, I want to instill confidence in you that you can do it, too. No need to wonder any longer because...You Can Be a Voiceover Artist!

Who this course is for:

People who are curious about what it takes to be a professional voiceover artist
Beginning voiceover artists who would like to learn how to train their voice for future jobs
Voiceover artists who would like to record from home
Christians who want to get voiceover jobs with companies aligned with their values

You Can Be a Voiceover Artist!

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Introduction and Foundations6 lectures • 13min

Exercise Your Voice3 lectures • 18min

Create Character Voices2 lectures • 5min

Control Your Tone2 lectures • 8min

Create Your Business4 lectures • 11min

Bonus Section1 lecture • 1min

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