About us
The Canberra Creative Voice Lab is a hands-on, face-to-face community for local creators who want to get behind the mic, play with performance, and develop their voices in the real world.
Whether you want to try voice acting, love the idea of narrating an audiobook, are keen to connect with fellow content creators in real life, or you just want to unleash the power of your voice—this is your space.
What We Are About:
Real-World Practice: We get into the studio, jump on the mic, work through scripts, and try out techniques together in a safe, supportive environment.
Creative Experimentation: this is a place to test out vocal techniques, accents, and characters with supportive peers.
Community Connection: We are a network of local creatives helping local creatives. Come along to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and meet your fellow Canberra makers.
Who This Group Is For:
Aspiring audiobook narrators and voice actors (even if you have never tried it before!)
Podcasters, streamers, and video creators looking to improve their audio presence and meet likeminded locals.
Singers, performers, and improv players wanting to explore spoken-word media.
Anyone who wants to build confidence in public speaking through creative play.
Bring your voice, your curiosity, and your sense of play. Let’s create something awesome together!
Upcoming events
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- A$99.00
Introduction to Voiceover
Blank Creative Co/You Are Here (Above King O'Malleys), Level 1, 131 City Walk, Canberra, AUINTRODUCTION TO VOICEOVER
A practical workshop for absolute beginners
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DQHBDHave you ever wondered whether you could to voiceover—but had no idea how to begin?
This friendly, hands-on Canberra workshop gives complete beginners the chance to explore voiceover: learning how it works, trying different kinds of scripts, receiving supportive direction and discovering practical ways to build their skills.
You do not need acting experience, recording equipment or a conventionally “perfect” voice.
Bring your curiosity and willingness to have a go.
WHAT WE’LL DO
We’ll explore different types of voiceover, including:
• commercials and promotional reads
• audiobooks and narration
• documentary and educational content
• corporate and e-learning material
• animation, character voices and video games
• film, video and other creative projectsThere will be plenty of practical exercises. You’ll work with short scripts, make different performance choices, receive individual feedback and try the material again with direction.
We’ll also cover:
• simple vocal and physical warm-ups
• interpreting scripts and identifying the intended listener
• microphone technique and basic recording setup
• what makes a useful recording space
• simple editing and exporting
• ways to practise and gain experience
• training, voluntary projects and casting platforms
• when you may be ready for a professional demo
• auditions, production companies, voice rosters and agents
• realistic next steps for continuing after the workshopWHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
By the end of the workshop, you will have:
• tried several different styles of voiceover
• received supportive, practical feedback on your delivery
• learned the basics of recording yourself
• gained a clearer understanding of the voiceover industry
• identified sensible next steps for your own interests and goals
• a printed beginner’s guide and USB resource pack to help you continueThis is an introduction—not a promise of instant paid work or a finished professional demo. It is a welcoming place to try voiceover, ask questions and find out whether you would like to take it further.
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Jay Piza is a Canberra-based voice artist and creative-workshop facilitator. She has completed voice and voiceover training through NIDA Open, recorded professionally produced commercial and narration demos, performed voice roles for independent screen projects and delivered successful introductory audiobook-narration workshops.Participants have described Jay’s workshops as inclusive, welcoming, engaging and impactful.
EVENT DETAILS
Monday 12 October 2026
6pm - 8:30pm
Blank Creative Co.
Level 1, 131 City Walk, Civic (Above King O'Malley's)
$99 per personConcession places are available by request.
Places are deliberately limited so everyone has time to participate and receive feedback.
IMPORTANT
Clicking Attend on Meetup does not reserve a paid workshop place. Please book through TryBooking:
https://www.trybooking.com/DQHBDCanberra Creative Voice Lab:
https://www.meetup.com/canberra-creative-voice-lab/1 attendee - A$99.00
Introduction to Voiceover
Blank Creative Co/You Are Here (Above King O'Malleys), Level 1, 131 City Walk, Canberra, AUINTRODUCTION TO VOICEOVER
A practical workshop for absolute beginners
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DQHBDHave you ever wondered whether you could to voiceover—but had no idea how to begin?
This friendly, hands-on Canberra workshop gives complete beginners the chance to explore voiceover: learning how it works, trying different kinds of scripts, receiving supportive direction and discovering practical ways to build their skills.
You do not need acting experience, recording equipment or a conventionally “perfect” voice.
Bring your curiosity and willingness to have a go.
WHAT WE’LL DO
We’ll explore different types of voiceover, including:
• commercials and promotional reads
• audiobooks and narration
• documentary and educational content
• corporate and e-learning material
• animation, character voices and video games
• film, video and other creative projectsThere will be plenty of practical exercises. You’ll work with short scripts, make different performance choices, receive individual feedback and try the material again with direction.
We’ll also cover:
• simple vocal and physical warm-ups
• interpreting scripts and identifying the intended listener
• microphone technique and basic recording setup
• what makes a useful recording space
• simple editing and exporting
• ways to practise and gain experience
• training, voluntary projects and casting platforms
• when you may be ready for a professional demo
• auditions, production companies, voice rosters and agents
• realistic next steps for continuing after the workshopWHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
By the end of the workshop, you will have:
• tried several different styles of voiceover
• received supportive, practical feedback on your delivery
• learned the basics of recording yourself
• gained a clearer understanding of the voiceover industry
• identified sensible next steps for your own interests and goals
• a printed beginner’s guide and USB resource pack to help you continueThis is an introduction—not a promise of instant paid work or a finished professional demo. It is a welcoming place to try voiceover, ask questions and find out whether you would like to take it further.
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Jay Piza is a Canberra-based voice artist and creative-workshop facilitator. She has completed voice and voiceover training through NIDA Open, recorded professionally produced commercial and narration demos, performed voice roles for independent screen projects and delivered successful introductory audiobook-narration workshops.Participants have described Jay’s workshops as inclusive, welcoming, engaging and impactful.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday 24 October 2026
2pm - 5pm
Blank Creative Co.
Level 1, 131 City Walk, Civic (Above King O'Malley's)
$99 per personConcession places are available by request.
Places are deliberately limited so everyone has time to participate and receive feedback.
IMPORTANT
Clicking Attend on Meetup does not reserve a paid workshop place. Please book through TryBooking:
https://www.trybooking.com/DQHBDCanberra Creative Voice Lab:
https://www.meetup.com/canberra-creative-voice-lab/1 attendee
Past events
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