The Voice Over Coach

Here’s a starter package for beginner voice over talent…

Here’s a custom starter package I put together for a beginner voice talent. I wanted to make sure they had some quality when just getting started but not pay for a great deal of things they didn’t need. I think it will sound nice..

Ok.. For a microphone that comes with a shock mount and other accessories.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NT1AAnniv/

All you will need is a boom or desktop mic stand. The one that sits on my desk is the desktop-boom version.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MicStdDeskBm/

I would also order this wind-screen – dust guard..
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NTWS

The jump over to Guitar Center to order the audio interface. Sweetwater doesn’t seem to sell these right now.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Avid-Pro-Tools-LE-Mbox-Mini-3–3rd-Gen–106091184-i1552697.gc
This comes with audio editing software – thought it’s fairly intense to learn. We can look at other stuff if it becomes a problem.

Here are the monitors that I use in my studio and I love them. You’ll need to order 2 units – plus 2 XLR to 1/4 inch TRS cables for these to work with this setup.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HS50M/

Let’s use this as a starting point for your base setup and we can modify it accordingly.

Let me know if you have any questions.
Michael Minetree

Gearing up for new coaching sessions – new class outlines coming soon…

We’re in the process of creating some outlines for coaching sessions so that students know, before they sign up, exactly what they will learn and exactly what we do and don’t cover during our sessions.

We expect to come up with a 3 to 4 part process for the outlines as well as the sessions. For the first time ever we’re considering moving beyond our traditional methods (some might say a little old fashioned) into a more modern class structure.

The new outlines should be out soon. Otherwise classes are scheduled to begin the second week of November.

Any questions? Just contact the coach…

A voice over coach? No… Just an idiot…

If you ever pay a penny to this guy for voice over coaching you are just as big an idiot as he is… Remember people… The world is full of people without money who claim to know something – that you need to pay them to learn… Just walk away…

School’s out for the summer!!! Classes are closed until late 2011

From this date forward, (July 22, 2011) we will not be starting any new voice over training sessions with students until mid-November of 2011.

Students can reserve their place in line for evaluations during this time period – but we will not be performing any evaluations or coaching sessions beyond August 15, 2011 and will resume a normal schedule on November 14, 2011.

If you have any questions feel free to ask. Have a wonderful summer and hold on to your plans until we get back! That is if you can sit still that long..

The Coach… Michael Minetree

The CARITAS Furniture Bank, 3rd Annual Chair Affair 09/03/11

The CARITAS Furniture Bank wants to continue helping families in crisis
for many years to come. However, the cost associated with providing this
service is high.

In 2010 the average cost was about $335.00 per household for CARITAS to
provide a family or individual with what they needed to make their house a
home.

To help us continue this valuable service to our community, we invite
you or your organization to please join us as an event partner and sponsor
for our 3rd Annual Chair Affair, Thursday, November 3rd at Celebrations
overlooking the beautiful Swift Creek Reservoir.

This event offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a live and silent auction of
amazing pieces, while enjoying delicious food and drink, music, and the arts.

The key to the success of this event is not in the number of invited guests
who make a reservation… or the generous bids at the auction to purchase a
chair… BUT your generous sponsorship and participation. Please look over
the enclosed sponsorship levels and make a commitment to help CARITAS
Furniture Bank, as we continue to furnish homes and help restore hope in the
Greater Richmond area.

For more information about a sponsorship and how you can participate,
please contact:

Muffy Barden
muffy@bardensdecorating.com
Leslie Hundley lhundley@caritasva.org
CARITAS Furniture Bank 804-343-5008

Digital Audio Editing Training Classes

Voice Over Talent Need to Know How To Edit Audio…

Learn Audio Editing Skills for Voice Over at our Studio

Digital Audio Editing classes are held on a weekly basis. The class times vary with students schedules, however each class is 1 hour long for a total of 8 classes. During these classes, the student will go beyond an introductory level of hands on experience in these fields:

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Online Voice Over Studio Training Classes

Online Training Classes at The Voice Over Coach::

The Most Comprehensive Online Voice Over Studio Instruction Available… .

Audio Production and Digital Editing Classes::

Home voice over studio operators are expected to be experts in the business and specialists in the field. Moving forward with your voice over pursuits without a solid background in recording, editing and production will leave you ill-prepared to function on a competitive level with other industry professionals who possess this technical knowledge.
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