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Can anyone do this? No. But if this is your dream and you have an intense desire to make it come true, don’t let anyone talk you out of it. The voice over business is fun and exciting but extremely competitive. Discovering appropriate channels for education in this field can be difficult, especially in the Midwest. It's hard to find helpful and honest information. So where do you turn? Where can you get honest answers? How do you find out if you have what it takes to succeed in this highly competitive, global business?
Voice Over U has become one of the most recommended and highly regarded voice over training programs in the Midwest. The Lecture/Lab Series will enable you to answer all your questions and discover your potential with a minimum investment of time. Receive a complete ‘roadmap’ into the business, valuable recording studio experience, and honest evaluations...everything you need to begin a successful voice over career.
Voice Over U is Off for the Summer.
PLEASE NOTE: While private coaching and demo production will be available throughout the year, the normal fall term will not take place this year. To be notified about classes later this fall, please contact VOU to be added to our mailing list or check back to the website in the fall for the latest updates. The Lecture Includes a 60 page spiral-bound booklet of valuable information and lunch. One of the most valuable opportunities The Lecture offers is the chance to interface directly with the guest speaker, ask questions and watch the person work in a mock audition. Tuition: $255 The Labs The Recording Workshops Because our busy schedules make it difficult to commit to long term classes, we have designed our classes for short term, more intensive workouts. In addition, we have limited classes to a fewer amount of students ranging from only 8 to 11 participants. With a beginner and two advanced levels available, this in-depth hands-on training meets the needs of both the experienced and novice performer. Instruction consists of individual and group on-mic coaching in a recording studio. Plus, students will leave with a CD copy of their work. Level I: Beginner This is an in-depth intro to commercial and dialogue work with individual and group attention and honest, direct feedback and analysis of your work and abilities. Students will also receive a 60 page spiral-bound booklet of information and a copy of their work in class.
This workshop will give you the tools and confidence you need to kick start a career in voice overs with a clear picture of your abilities and session protocols all in a nurturing, relaxed environment. Here’s what you’ll learn:
Tuition: $350 Lecture/Lab Package Rate: $555 SAVE $50! Level II: Advanced Level I grad or experience This workshop is a short term intensive workout challenging the experienced and level I grads with more advanced exercises, techniques and commercial scripts. Take the next step toward your goal of making a demo. With a limit of only 8, participants get lots of mic time and a great opportunity to perfect their skills. Tuition: $275
Level III: The Master's Class Here, students apply all they've learned from previous classes by taking it to the next level...recording commercials with an ad agency writer, producer or casting director. As an added bonus, participants receive an edited CD of their work which can be used as a starting point to complete a fully produced demo or as a sample to gain agent representation. This is a one of a kind class in Chicago and a unique opportunity to learn from an agency creative and work with a potential client. Participants say this class has had a huge impact on their career development. For the career minded, The Master's Class will be a valuable stepping stone to getting real work in the voice over business. Available only to Level II grads. Tuition: $545
Narration Lab An introductory course to promos and documentaries plus all aspects of non-broadcast including corporate copy and interactive messaging. Tuition: $275 Character/Animation A one of a kind class not offered anywhere else in the Chicago area and is based on the experiences and teachings from Hollywood character voice actors. Students will get an exciting workout voicing multiple characters using actual scripts from well-known animated programs. Plus, learn how to develop a valuable character reference library. This class will greatly improve your vocal range and awareness in addition to increasing your creativity and vocal style for commercial work. This is an information-packed, fun-filled, energizing workshop that will make a difference in your performance levels in all areas of voice over work. We guarantee it! If you feel you can't do character voices, then you can't afford NOT to take this class. Tuition: $325
Special Presentation Workshops Featuring Guest Pro’s Audiobooks For the past three years, VOU has hosted east coast award winning pros , William Dufris and Paul Ruben, to teach our audiobook workshops and we will continue to bring in top pros in the future. Event Highlights: Part I: Beginner Level • How to create and market an audiobook demo • A brief discussion on home studios • Record audiobook selections in the studio and receive a copy of your work Part II: Advanced • Focuses on further implementing the tips and techniques learned in Part I Tuition: $425/day Package Rate: $750 SAVE $50!
Home Recording Workshop with Jeffrey Fisher The voice over paradigm has changed! Just being a proficient and talented performer is no longer enough. New technology makes it imperative that we set up our own home studios just to survive and compete in a global marketplace. All across the country, auditioning voice scripts from home-based studios has become the norm. In fact, not having a home studio may be the deal-breaker in getting the job as more and more producers simply expect voice talent to have professional-quality home studios. For those interested in pursuing promo and audiobook work, a home studio is absolutely imperative. Plain and simple: those who embrace the new world of technology will be far more successful in the business of voice overs. Those who avoid it will be left behind. Event Highlights:
Tuition: $325
Visa, Mastercard & Discover accepted. Gift Certificates Available Other Services Private Coaching - $100/hour Monday-Friday 9am-7pm. Phone sessions available. About the Director
Director: Sherri Berger Mailing Address: 6809 N. Wildwood, Chicago, IL 60646 Class location: Lake Shore Plaza, 445 E. Ohio, Chicago, IL 60646 |
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Sherri
Berger was named one of the most outstanding women in
America and listed in Who’s Who In American Women. One of
Chicago’s most respected voice over professionals and director of
Voice Over U, Sherri has voiced numerous animated and character
voices for children’s games and other audio/video products
as well as hundreds of commercials and narrations for national
clients like Kraft, Culligan, Sears, Mr. Clean, Bounty, McDonald’s,
Procrit, and Sprint. Promos and documentaries include CBS,
Lifetime, WTTW and the History Channel. After 30 years as a voice
over performer, audiobooks has become her newest passion and has narrated books in the Grace Chapel Inn series, Songs of Alaska series and Robin McGraw's book, What's Age Got To Do With It among others. To hear samples,