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Yes! You can take our entire Core Curriculum in-person, as well as select advanced classes from every track. IMPORTANT: For in-person classes, we require proof of vaccination for all attendees. Please review our COVID policy and precautions here.

Classes in our program are usually aimed at students of a particular level. If you are unsure which level you are currently at, email us for a quick response, or schedule a Private Lesson with Sally for detailed guidance on a study path. Beginner Classes at the Beginner level are for students who are just Starting Out in voice over or who have just begun a new track. These classes open the door to further study within any given track. Core Voice One's Core classes are designed for beginning and intermediate students. Before taking a Core class, students should have completed the relevant Beginner class or taken one entry-level class elsewhere. The highest priority should be given toward completing the Core classes within the student's area(s) of study. Advanced Advanced classes build upon the foundational skills developed in Voice One's Core Curriculum. Advanced students should have completed around 36 hours of foundational study (or three Voice One Core classes). Classes held at this level teach advanced concepts under the assumption that you understand foundational techniques and have prior experience reading copy and receiving feedback in the relevant track. Professional At the Professional level, students are expected to perform with a high degree of competence, technique, acting skill, and a well-developed ability to take direction.

You will receive an e-mail confirmation with the date(s) and time(s) of your class sessions. Zoom and documents links will be emailed within 24 hours of the start of your class session. Please sign-in 5 minutes early so that classes can start on time and not be disrupted by late entrance.

On average, it takes our students between one and two years of study before they are ready to make their demo. Our curriculum is designed to let you progress at the pace that your time and budget allows.

Voice over is a highly competitive field, so it is essential that you develop your voice over skills through professional training. While some actors find success through versatility, others find success through specialization. Regardless of your path, you must develop a competitive skill set to deliver dependable performances that will book you work and potential return clients. Due to the ability to work remotely, there are more people doing voice over than ever before, however there is also more demand for voice over, due to the growth of the industry. It is also an ever-evolving industry, so you must be adaptable and stay in touch with current trends. Those who will thrive in this industry are those who treat their business as exactly such - a business. You must learn to market yourself and your abilities, develop professional relationships, and create opportunities rather than waiting for them to find you. In addition to the acting ability that comes from training, success relies heavily on developing personal traits such as resilience, tenacity, adaptability, a sense of play, professionalism, and confidence. Finally, having a properly sound treated home recording space is paramount.