Welcome to VO School: Launch
15 lessons to start your voiceover career

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 comprehensive series of classes 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 here.

Jamie Muffett

Philly Studio

Ethos & Classes

There are some fantastic specialist coaches out there but there are few options for talent who are just starting out. Many aspiring voice actors would benefit from a broad but comprehensive introduction to the industry, to be completed in a defined period of time.

I have created a syllabus of 15 classes, taken sequentially, that comprehensively introduce new talent to the voiceover industry. These classes cover performance and delivery, recording/editing/studio setup, and business practice. At the end of the classes I recommend next steps, such as working with specific coaches or finding a path to enter and progress in the industry. Each class is one-on-one with me, either in-person at my studio just outside Philadelphia, or via Skype/Zoom.

Subjects 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

In 15 lessons I give new entrants (or those early in their career) an introduction to the industry that will set them on a realistic path. If I believe that I can not help a new talent to achieve success in voiceover after the first lesson, I will encourage them not to continue the classes.

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!
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