The Voice-Over Artist: A Complete Training Program

A Transformative Course from Beginner to Expert for Voice-Overs, Content Creation and Authentic Speech

What you'll learn

Discover your unique voice

Have the experience of what it feels like to deliver a winning voice over performance

Activate the muscle of acting, voice acting, creative expression and performing arts

Let go of vocal tension, strain or pain in the throat

Unlock vocal freedom and expression

for English speakers from Asia/India: conquer the English speaking market by niching with your accent

Learn basic voice over techniques to complete your first voice-over gig

Learn advanced voice over techniques to help you stay in the game with the current AI revolution

Reduced stress, better health, increased confidence

Requirements

a willingness to experience something new

a smartphone/any device that allows you to record your voice and play it back (anything simple will do)

a space where you can be alone, and not judged (toilet, bedroom, private studio, car)

Description

The human voice is believed to be the first musical instrument and has been used since the dawn of humanity for ritualistic purposes and storytelling-a means of passing down traditions, histories, and collective knowledge across generations. The voice is both cultural and personal, and our individual voices are as unique as fingerprints. In today's world, amidst the A.I Revolution and the rise of synthetic voices, discovering and owning our unique vocal signature with its emotions, expressions, inner fears and desires, is not only important but necessary. For aspiring voice-over actors, the game has changed. A lot of the simple techniques used in the older days of VO are becoming less applicable. Tricks like push and pull back, up-down inflection, the typical 'narrator VO' voice, etc. are copied all too well by AI generated voices. What's hot now is local accents, authenticity, diverse voices and emotional connection. And this course is going to teach you how to enhance all of that. It's never been a better time to be yourself. So whether you're an aspiring voice-over actor, content creator, a stage or screen performer, teacher, public speaker, CEO, entrepreneur or you simply want to discover the joy of being able to express with a free voice, then this course can change your life, if you allow it. I'm Grace Ng, a professional voice-over artist, stage and screen actor, dancer and vocal coach with over 15 years of experience in the industry. And I'm now sharing :Practical tips for voice-over and vocal technique learnt from recording close to 2000 commercials, corporate videos, animations and narration products.Voice and Movement Exercises that are based on the most recent (updated July 2024) discoveries of the human bodyExperiential Activities that we, as performing artists do to help us turn on our creative brain and bodyI want to share with you the experience of speaking from an authentic and supported place. When the voice is free it can go anywhere and communicate any mood you desire: sensual, powerful, confident, monotone, sexy, fun, playful, childish. It is your choice because it is your voice!And when you're tapped into the source of your power and expression, you will be able to confidently tackle any audio endeavor you attempt to conquer whether its breaking into the voice-over industry, creating a connection with listeners via IG or TikTok reels, delivering a convincing sales pitch or communicating to your friends and family.Vocal Success equates to Success in Finding your Place in the World!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 My Story

Lecture 3 About this Course (please don't skip this!)

Lecture 4 Categories of Audio Content

Lecture 5 The Mental Aspect of Voice Training

Section 2: Getting Started

Lecture 6 Basics of Vocal Production and Anatomy

Lecture 7 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: The Voice is The Body

Lecture 8 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: The 4 Step Process for Beginner Voice-Over Talents

Lecture 9 A Quick Note about Listening

Lecture 10 Sight Reading

Lecture 11 VOICE-OVER TECHNIQUE: It's all in the Hands!

Section 3: Natural Breathing

Lecture 12 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: 'Natural Breathing'

Lecture 13 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Daily Breathing Exercises

Lecture 14 VOICE-OVER TECHNIQUE: Marking the Script

Lecture 15 VOICE-OVER TECHNIQUE: "Imagine you are Talking to Someone"

Lecture 16 Relaxation vs Flow

Section 4: Building Breath Support and Capacity

Lecture 17 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Building Breath Support

Lecture 18 Approaching the Commercial Scene

Lecture 19 Types of Commercial Reads

Lecture 20 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Vocal Placement Pt.1 (Commercials) + Soft Palate Stretch

Section 5: Release the Old; Bring in Joy

Lecture 21 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Creative Rest (Body Energies)

Lecture 22 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Jaw, Tongue and Hip Release

Lecture 23 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Accessing Emotion + How to Create Emotion in your Voice

Lecture 24 VOICE-OVER TECHNIQUE: Humor

Section 6: The Creative Process of Voice Acting

Lecture 25 Vocal Dynamics Intro

Lecture 26 Vocal Dynamics 1: Pitch and Tone

Lecture 27 Vocal Dynamics 2 (EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY): Rhythm

Lecture 28 Rhythm of English for Non Native Speakers

Lecture 29 Vocal Dynamics 3: Inflection and Others

Lecture 30 Vocal Dynamics 4: Salt & Pepper (Extra Material!)

Section 7: Let's Act!

Lecture 31 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Losing Inhibitions + Creating a Character

Lecture 32 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Vocal Placement Pt.2 (Animation and Video Games)

Lecture 33 Accents and Your Unique Vocal Signature

Section 8: Vocal Health and Stamina

Lecture 34 Sustaining Vocal Energy

Lecture 35 Speaking with Speed

Lecture 36 Vocal Stamina, Long Form Narration and other Technical Tips

Lecture 37 Physical Tips for Vocal Health: Water, Food, etc.

Section 9: A Confident Voice- Communicating Meaning with Clarity

Lecture 38 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Forward Facial Posture

Lecture 39 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Structural Vowel Energy

Lecture 40 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Music of the Consonants

Lecture 41 Accurate Pronunciation Pt. 1: Word Endings - S, 'ed', and 'f/v'

Lecture 42 Accurate Pronunciation Pt. 2: Unvoiced and Voiced 'TH' sound

Section 10: Vocal Power - The Ultimate Game-changer: Resonance

Lecture 43 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: What is Resonance?

Lecture 44 EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITY: Buzzing and In-toning

Section 11: CONCLUSION

Lecture 45 Congratulations! You Made It!

Lecture 46 EXTRA MATERIAL: Overcoming Nerves- Performance Pressure

absolute beginners to voice over who want guidance from Beginner all the way to Professional,existing voice over talents looking to up their game,content creators wanting to improve their vocal delivery,anyone from Asian countries looking to excel at English voice-over locally and internationally,those interested in acting, creativity and performing arts,anyone looking to improve their communication skills and be more impactful in their professional or sales career