Welcome to VO School: Launch
My name is Jamie, I began my voiceover journey over 10 years ago and I've been in audio production for over 20. In that time I've had the privilege of working on some incredible projects. I have voiced for many of the worlds biggest companies, production houses, Film/TV studios and video game developers. But the journey to where I am now has been long and scattered with frustrations and self-doubt. A better foundation of knowledge at the start of my career could have avoided some of these missteps.
About two years ago I started the VO School Podcast as a response to the vast amount of misinformation leading new talent astray: predatory coaches, sub par demo services and so-called 'industry experts' who exploit new talent's lack of experience. This is why I wanted to create a free resource and give new talent the basic information they need to enter this industry with their eyes open. I'm extremely proud of the podcast and humbled that so many respected industry practitioners have lent their time and considerable expertise to the project. I plan on continuing as long as there are voiceover subjects to explore! The responses I've received to the VO School Podcast and my articles in Backstage Magazine, as well as the workshops that I've taught and my Philadelphia workouts, have introduced me to hundreds of new and early career talent across the world. And while I've done my best to help as many as possible, it is getting increasingly challenging to respond to everyone individually. Before I got into voiceover, I taught music and I loved being a teacher! Therefore it has felt very natural to take my work with the podcast and provide Launch: a fully customized introduction to the industry for aspiring voice talent, taught by a working pro - me! For more information about me, click the About page, or you can visit my personal website here, or my voiceover specific site YouBritVoice.com. |
Jamie Muffett
Philly Studio
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Ethos & Classes
There are many questions to answer when you begin your voiceover journey: Is this something that I would enjoy? How does this industry work? Am I able to do what it takes to succeed? Can I set up a studio in my home?...Are just a few!
If you're looking for an honest assessment of your unique situation and skills with an unbiased, customized plan for your first year in this industry, this coaching was made specifically for you!
It works like this:
The first session is an initial assessment where we talk about your reasons for choosing voiceover, your life situation and your ambitions. I introduce you to how the voiceover industry operates today, and how you may find a place for yourself within it.
We also spend some time reading a couple of short commercial scripts (you'll have these in advance). This gives you a stress-free introduction to voicing and being directed. This is not a test, it is an opportunity to play and experiment, but it does give me some valuable information that will help me to give you a custom plan for your next steps.
Speak of Next Steps
I may send you away for some weeks or months to do personal study (books, podcasts, blogs etc...), and/or task you with specific steps to complete before the next session. This could be performance, business or technical in nature, or any combination of them.
After two or three sessions, if I think that it is a wise investment (time, effort and financial) for you to continue, I will give you a practical plan for your short, medium and long term. This could be kicking off your career, working with other coaches, continued personal study, or something particularly unique to your situation.
Some of the areas we will cover, include:
I started the VO School Podcast to redress the balance of misinformation in our industry, and it’s been a thrill and a privilege to hear that so many listeners have benefited from the knowledge shared! But the reality is that everyone’s path through the industry is unique and requires customized coaching. Launch allows me to work individually with committed and passionate talent who are looking to break into this industry.
I’ve been a champion of truth in voiceover for a number of years and I take this ethos into my lessons. I’m honest about my thoughts on the industry, a voice talent's abilities, the realities of their expectations and where I see the business as a whole is heading.
If you're interested in Launch then by all means get in touch via the CONTACT page to schedule your first class!
If you're looking for an honest assessment of your unique situation and skills with an unbiased, customized plan for your first year in this industry, this coaching was made specifically for you!
It works like this:
The first session is an initial assessment where we talk about your reasons for choosing voiceover, your life situation and your ambitions. I introduce you to how the voiceover industry operates today, and how you may find a place for yourself within it.
We also spend some time reading a couple of short commercial scripts (you'll have these in advance). This gives you a stress-free introduction to voicing and being directed. This is not a test, it is an opportunity to play and experiment, but it does give me some valuable information that will help me to give you a custom plan for your next steps.
Speak of Next Steps
I may send you away for some weeks or months to do personal study (books, podcasts, blogs etc...), and/or task you with specific steps to complete before the next session. This could be performance, business or technical in nature, or any combination of them.
After two or three sessions, if I think that it is a wise investment (time, effort and financial) for you to continue, I will give you a practical plan for your short, medium and long term. This could be kicking off your career, working with other coaches, continued personal study, or something particularly unique to your situation.
Some of the areas we will cover, include:
- Gauging the viability of a career in voiceover
- Analysis of the voiceover industry
- Acting & Performance
- Voice technique
- Audition / Studio prep
- Home studio setup
- Recording and file delivery
- Studio connectivity (ISDN/SourceConnect/ipDTL/Skype/Phone)
- Spec analysis
- Interpreting and delivering on direction
- Character development
- Analysis of genres, including but not limited to…
- Audiobooks
- Commercial (TV/Radio/Internet)
- Promo
- Corporate Narration
- In-show narration
- E-Learning
- Video game / Animation...
- Business development
- Finding work (Pay to Play, direct marketing, social media)
- Agents
- SAG/AFTRA
- Finding/Introductions to, specialist coaches for further study
I started the VO School Podcast to redress the balance of misinformation in our industry, and it’s been a thrill and a privilege to hear that so many listeners have benefited from the knowledge shared! But the reality is that everyone’s path through the industry is unique and requires customized coaching. Launch allows me to work individually with committed and passionate talent who are looking to break into this industry.
I’ve been a champion of truth in voiceover for a number of years and I take this ethos into my lessons. I’m honest about my thoughts on the industry, a voice talent's abilities, the realities of their expectations and where I see the business as a whole is heading.
If you're interested in Launch then by all means get in touch via the CONTACT page to schedule your first class!
