Getting Paid to Talk - An Introduction to Voiceover Workshop *FREE*

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/9/c/event_225885212.jpegGetting Paid to Talk - An Introduction to Voiceover

Event Sponsored by Professionals in the City

Note: If you’d like to attend the workshop at either location (Washington, DC (4/23) or Baltimore (4/22) please email me your first/last name and the date of the seminar that you'd like to attend. Your name will be added to the Pros in the City guest list so you can attend the seminar FREE of charge.

Ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Today, the range of voices hired has grown dramatically from the days of announcers. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! We’ll discuss industry pros and cons and play samples from working voice professionals. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of your instructor. This seminar is lots of fun, realistic, and a great first step for anyone interested in the voice over field.

Getting Paid To Talk is a two-hour upbeat and realistic introduction to voice-overs, also known as voice acting. During the seminar, your instructor will discuss:

The different types of voice-overs

What it’s like to work in the studio

Voice types that are in demand

Where to look for work opportunities close to you

Effective demo development and examples

Industry pros and cons

Everyone in the class will also have an opportunity to record a short Voice Over for playback at the end of class. Your instructor will also be more than happy to offer you some basic voice feedback at the completion of the class.

Who should attend this seminar:

• Designed specifically for adults, though older children are welcome with parental accompaniment
• A great seminar for anyone who has been told they have a good voice
• Those who use their voices prominently in their occupations
• People with music or theater background
• Anyone who is interested in how voice-overs work and how people get started.

Space is very limited for this great introductory seminar on how to get paid to talk, so register today!

(1)When: Monday, April 22, 2013 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Where: Mad River Bar and Grille
1110 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21230

Price: Comp Ticket (value $30)

OR

(2)When: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Where: MOCA DC Galleries
1054 31st Street, NW in Canal Square
Washington, DC 20007

MOCA DC – Directions from M and 31st St NW

First, get to the corner of M and 31st St NW
Go 1 block toward water – alley on right, directly across from Paper Moon restaurant
Continue to underground parking entrance on right. $10 parking all night after 5 pm
1054 Address is to a Courtyard (Canal Square). Enter from underground parking garage entrance or slightly past that to opening on right.
Enter courtyard and go to rear
MOCA DC is on the right – 202.342.6230

Parking

Underground Parking Garage - $10 all night after 5 pm.
Street parking is available on 31st, Thomas Jefferson, 30th or 29th
Also on 31st Street – on side streets of N, O and P – some is metered, some is not.

Closest Metro: Foggy Bottom

Price: Comp Ticket (value $30)