Introduction to Voice-Overs with Jack Bailey
Everything you need to know to get started in the voice-over industry. Designed as a Voice-Overview, this class will teach you the nuts and bolts of the business, as well as give you a chance to practice your readings while being recorded and directed by the instructor. Approximately half of each class will offer lecture and discussion on major facets of the industry, and the other half will be devoted to script reading and recording. Your best recorded takes will be posted online for you to review and download. Note, however, that you will not leave the workshop with a finished Voice-Over demo. Must be age 18 or older.
Schedule:
Six consecutive Monday evenings, January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 5, 12.
7 PM – 10 PM
Location: Nancy Mosser Casting, Blackbird Studios 3583 Butler St. (left door), Lawrenceville 15201
Fee: $310
Seating is limited to 10 students.
Register here for the Winter ‘24 Introduction to Voice-Overs Workshop
Intermediate Voice-Over – Jack Bailey & Friends
In several ways, the Intermediate VO workshop represents a serious step ahead for aspiring voice-over artists. It’s designed for people who have had some acting training and/or VO experience, including (but not limited to) graduates of our Introduction to Voice-Overs course. We’ll dive deeper into major, complex aspects of the VO Biz.
– Targeting and developing your corner of the VO market
– Building and equipping a home studio
– Finding the right talent agent & VO coach for you
– The VO Demo – where, when, how much?
– Benefits of SAG-AFTRA membership
– Audiobook production, etc.
I’ll still direct, record, and play back your readings, and I’ll post your best takes to a website for your review.
Finally, we’re lining up some guest speakers from the professional VO community to share some inside information, experience, and advice with you. Must be age 18 or older.
Schedule:
Six consecutive Thursday evenings, January 11, 18, 25, & February 1, 8, 15.
7 PM – 10 PM
Location: Nancy Mosser Casting, Blackbird Studios 3583 Butler St. (left door), Lawrenceville 15201
Fee: $340
Seating is limited to 10 students.
Register here for the Winter ’24 Intermediate Voice-Overs Workshop
Questions about the Workshop?
Contact Jack ([email protected])
Questions about Registration?
Contact [email protected]
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
—”Very energetic, personable, down-to-earth and entertaining!”
—”The class was phenomenal! I was expecting a very general overview of voice acting, but it was so much more in-depth than that.”
—“Great stories, honest feedback, and dense, invaluable wisdom about the industry. Well worth the investment!”
—“The safe, supportive, and creative environment that Jack has built really makes it fun to explore and try new things each week. I can’t wait to keep working with you!”
— “Having worked in the VO industry professionally for many years, I can honestly say that I learned more from Jack’s class than I learned in any of the voiceover classes I took during my years in Los Angeles.”
Jack Bailey ([email protected]) (BA & MA, Allegheny College)
is one of the Pittsburgh area’s most experienced sound designers & voice-over producers. In the course of a 45+-year career serving as Sound Department Head/Senior Producer/Audio Engineer at various recording facilities, Jack has engineered and/or produced well over 20,000 soundtracks…in Pittsburgh, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, and Nashville. He now specializes in coaching voice-overs (including the production of professional voice-over demos and audiobooks), as well as producing soundtracks for video/film. Jack enjoys teaching both subjects: he’s taught audio production at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Point Park University, and CCAC’s Film Technician Training program; he’s taught voice acting/voice-overs at Pittsburgh Filmmakers, CCAC, Point Park’s Conservatory of Performing Arts, and in hundreds of private voice-over workshops.
Nancy Mosser Casting Disclaimer: This class is a learning experience. It is not an audition or an employment opportunity. When the class is over, neither the instructors nor anyone at Nancy Mosser Casting will be taking home or given access to students’ headshots, resumes, recordings, or any other of their promotional materials. Please note that the instructors are not casting directors and are not involved with the casting process at our company.