Advice on Classes

Dena Martin · **Voice Talent** Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 2

Good morning, all. Smile

I've spent a little time this morning looking over the boards and, while I see a lot of information on everything from auditions to demos, I'm really just starting out and I know that I'm not ready for either of those steps. I'd like to start with some solid classes.

However, the choice of studios is overwhelming. When I do searches for training in the Los Angeles area, I get tons of hits (really not sure if Google is the best place for such a search) and I have no idea which classes or coaches are any good and which will just be a drain on my bank account.

Is there one solid data base for such a search, preferably with opinions of former students? Or do have any of you had great experiences with someone in the L.A. area?

Thanks so much!
~ Dena

Devon Bowman · **Voice Talent** Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 7

Check out www.voiceoverresourceguide.com. Depending on what your are going for.. commercial, animation etc there are a dizzying number of workshops and classes. a couple to check out would be:

Voicetrax west - Ginny McSwain and Bob Bergen
Kalmenson and Kalmenson
Susan Silo
Sue Blu
Pat Fraley

Let me know if I can help any further.

Dev

Amy Snively · **Voice Talent** Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 1028

I recommend:

Huck's class at the Voicecaster
Marc Cashman at Cashman Commercials
Bill Holmes of Compost Productions

and for Trailer, promo and narration, Joyce Castellanos.