Hats off! I just completed the "One on One" Online Master Class. What an EASY and convenient way to take a class without leaving home! The one on one instruction I received from my instructor/coach, Mike Elmore was invaluable. The curriculum was well organized and conveyed. Mike Elmore....you are remarkably talented...thanks for your great tips, encouragement and support toward my success as a voice over artist. VFA staff, I look forward to working with you to build upon what we've started here!
It was a very good experience from start to finish, one that I know will launch yet another career for me. Unlike many who come to voice-over, I already had some insight into the industry. For several years, I’ve hosted a Saturday home improvement radio talk show here in Portland, Oregon. Part of my responsibility has been to voice commercials for our station’s clients. About six weeks into the training with VFA, I was starting to get comments from the professional staff that my commercials, and in fact my on air show as well, all were sounding somehow different. I’d just smile and say, “Thank you.” But, my real thanks go to Voices For All; you guys turned an amateur into a very confident professional. I’m now marketing myself for all sorts of VO work, much of which will have nothing to do with my radio show or even the station I work for.
Let me be very, very honest: my first concern about Voices For All is that it was one of those fee-based enterprises that was more interested in my money than in my ability. So I did a lot of research prior to taking the course and found nothing negative - not a thing. This is an ethical, conscientious business that is in the business of developing voiceover talent. I am so grateful to have taken the Master Voice Over class and I have no hesitations whatsoever in recommending Voices For All to anyone thinking about becoming a voiceover artist. The assistance VFA provides is considerable and sincere. I'm looking forward to posting a Success Update soon.
I recently attended the San Jose, CA masters class. Wow! What a great experience! The conference materials are professional and a great reference. Eric’s sessions were clear and concise. The recording session was fun and interactive with lots of great coaching and tips. Most of all, I am impressed with Voices For All staff and their focus on building people through this course! My special thanks to Courtney, Jeremy, and Eric for all your help and encouragement.
The training and support at VFA is amazing. I am a "newbe" and am fully appreciative of the support and guidance VFA personnel have provided. I highly recommend this organization!
Wow...Seems to be the word to sum up my experience with the Master Class. Eric Hunt, with all his personal, professional experience, made our class not only full of learning and motivation, but fun too. Thank you for enabling this "senior" to continue moving on with new adventures!
Hi Eric - Oh I just love the demo! You made me sound so wonderful with your choice of music and editing. Thank you, thank you for your spirit and enthusiasm. Your course gave me the confidence to believe that this is something I could do! I have some ideas that will help me get started after the holidays and will certainly keep you informed.
I had a fabulous time with Mike Elmore and the class of students last October in Burbank, CA. The weekend flew by and the icing on the cake was working with Mike in the sound studio to record my demo's. I was a little bit nervous when I first walked into the studio but Mike put me at ease, guided me through the "bumps" in the reading and never stopped coaching or teaching. The result is a graduate who is fired-up about the voice-over industry and ready to dive in head first. If history is any indicator, I will hit my head on the bottom of the pool a few times but because of the encouragement I've received from Mike and the knowledge that the Voices For All staff will always be there for me, I don't think I'll allow myself to drown. I'll float to the top, sputter and gasp a few times, call Mike and then try again. Thank you Voice For All. I look forward to a very long and happy relationship.
As a Master Class student, I appreciated the professionalism shown by all of the VFA staff members I met. Equally as impressive was the genuine interest shown in behalf of each student's success. I am especially grateful to Eric Hunt, who was my Master Class Instructor, and my demo coach/producer. Eric's classes were awesome, and one could not ask for a better recording coach. Dustin Deluke, the recording engineer who helped produce my demo, also showed genuine interest in the success of my demo. You might have heard that Master Class Alumni are assured of VFA support after the class is completed. Take it from me, that is no idle claim. I am presently in frequent contact with Countney Thayer, Assistant Director of Operations for advice in getting my Voice-Over business started. Thanks, Courtney for always answering my calls!
I really enjoyed the master class and left feeling empowered to begin a new career. I am still in the process of setting up my studio, but VFA has already been a help responding to questions and concerns. I know I can count on them to be there for all my future needs.
I attended the class in September in Albany, NY. The weekend was pretty intense but well worth it. There was alot of material to cover. The workbook is excellent. I am taking it page by page to get all the information again. And as a map for starting my voice over business. Eric Hunt is the perfect instructor because he works in the field. I have used VFA staff numerous times before, during and after the class. They provide great service! VFA thanks for getting me strated in the voice over industry.
SUCCESS UPDATE: Well, I guess I am now officially a voice over person. Not too long ago I finished the Powerpoint presentation for Florock products. 54 slides, and a happy customer. Sent off the invoice, and just waiting for the check.
I really had fun doing it, and am looking forward to other projects. I do want to thank you, Eric, and VFA for the education and help in getting this launched.
Support for taking the first baby steps in getting started with a VO career was easy to ask for and quickly provided. Because the many topics covered in the Mater Class are necessarily presented mostly in overview fashion, the curriculum binder, on-line reference materials, and willingness of the VFA staff to assist are crucial for success. Kudos to Eric, Courtney, and the other professionals at VFA Central for their willing helpfulness. Undertaking the voice over journey would be much more difficult without them and the VFA backu-up resources.