Voice Over: the disembodied voice that says,
“Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it's Maybelline."
"Next stop: 1st Avenue."
"If you've got a life, you've gotta Swiffer."

What if that voice … was you?

Commercials, cartoons, podcasts, video games, apps, documentary narration, audiobooks, automated telephone messages, PSA's-- voice over covers a TON of bases. If you enjoy using your voice and are curious about putting it to work in a professional capacity, I invite you to join me in this, the first in a series of informative workshops that will orient you to the world of voice over and provide you with a foundational understanding of how to launch a VO career.

I’ve been working professionally as a VO artist for the past eight years, and have found it to be an incredibly valuable monetary supplement to my life as an artist. It has the potential to free you from your day job, allow for a flexible schedule, and sometimes, if you hit the bullseye, make a whole lotta dough.

There is definitely a learning curve (not to mention an often-massive economic barrier to entry) to figuring out how the industry works, and it can be super overwhelming to navigate by yourself. When I was getting started, it helped me immensely to seek guidance from experienced professionals. Now, I’d like to offer the same to you, and at an accessible cost to boot.

TOPICS THE CLASS WILL COVER

A Breakdown of the Industry
- Finding your niche
- Understanding Union vs. Non-Union
- How to get representation
- How auditions work

Vocal Warmup
- Exercises to prepare the body for vocalization

Reading Commercial Copy
- Breaking down a script
- How to play to your strengths
- Vocal variety and versatility with pitch, tone, pacing,
and volume
- Commercial study and imitation

Home Recording
- How to set up an affordable home studio
- Equipment suggestions
- Mic technique

Getting Started
- How to begin
- Where & what to practice

INSTRUCTOR BIO
Becca Kauffman got her ‘big break’ in voiceover landing the on-air promos for the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. A lifelong performer and devotee of creative vocalization, she has since lent her voice to national television and radio commercials, on-air promos and video tutorials, voicemails, apps, and podcasts. Some highlights include work for Target, Swiffer, Geico, Jim Beam, Spotify, Pandora, Billboard Magazine, Sundance Channel, HBO; Teen Mom 2, Ridiculousness, and Snack Off on MTV; Michelle Wolf’s singing voice on The Break with Michelle Wolf; and an astounding number of anti-depressant spots. She has been the voice of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk campaign for the past four years, and is a regular vocal contributor to IFC and HGTV. She is the elevator voice of Calgary City Hall in Alberta, Canada.

She has toured extensively, nationally and internationally, as singer and guitarist of the band Ava Luna, and currently performs in nightclubs and venues around NYC as Jennifer Vanilla.