Saturday Audition Ringer Workshops

CANDID, BLUNT AUDITION PREPARATION

Saturday Ringer Workshops are a blunt, inexpensive way to nail auditions! Because auditions are demanding, special training is required.

These workshops simulate actual audition experiences. You will audition and receive critical feedback on how you can improve.

Classes alternate between tele-workshops and at our New York City studio.

PREPARE FOR 3 TYPES OF AUDITION:

tele-auditions
home-studio auditions
in-person auditions

BE FOREWARNED:

While more intimidating, you will be critiqued with other participants listening.

Why? By hearing others win and lose, your ears will tune into why casting agents hire some, and not others. Using this knowledge, increase your own wins.

Receive copy and be subjected to an intense audition (learn it the hard way with us).

THE DIFFERENCE? Receive a frank, detailed assessment of why you would win the audition...or not.

Sign up now for the next tele-workshop on August 28, Saturday 2:30pm-4pm ET with Carol Monda. Or sign up now for the next NYC studio workshop on August 21, Saturday 2:30pm-4pm ET with Danielle Quisenberry.

For $37, prepare for what it takes to land the job. This workshop simulates the audition experience, but unlike the real audition, you will get beneficial feedback from a professional coach. Class space fills up quickly, so it is crucial to sign up early. Register by emailing training@edgestudio.com or by calling us at 212-868-EDGE (3343). Click for Edge Studio Policies.

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Lately several people have asked me about getting into voice-over and I always refer them to you guys. Work has been good lately and all that relationship building and networking is paying off with more work. Last month was my best month ever. And Edge has had a large part to play in my success. So I've said it many times before but I'll say it again. THANKS for all your doing! All the best,

James

You can take Edge Studio to the bank. Top notch. Great people, good practices, excellent results. You can practically get a college education in VO just by visiting their website, and reading all the "free" stuff they have.

Jessica, I got into the business with Edge Studio. They conducted the advanced workshop and recorded my first demo (and my second, and soon my third!), and I have used them ever since. David Goldberg, the instructor and sound engineer, is a perfectionist about voice and sound, and he really knows the business! And since he doesn't do voices himself, he's not in competition with you! I have found them to be professional, very reasonably priced, a terrific value, and extremely valuable...

Pamela

Let me repeat what a pleasure and fine learning experience it's been to have been tutored even so briefly by the sterling professionals at EDGE and if the opportunity arises, I will unreservedly recommend the "Voice Design Group" to others. Thanks again and may the competition always succumb to the glistening "edge" of your most admirable enterprise. Very cordially,

David

I feel very fortunate to have found Edge Studio. David and Mike are very knowledgeable, patient, and supportive teachers, and they deliver their instruction in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. They allow students to learn and progress at a comfortable pace and always strive to have them do their best. -I would recommend Edge Studio highly to anyone.

Dale G.

Just wanted to say "thank you" to David. No matter what may or may not happen in terms of voice-overs being in my future (I am still interested in narrative work), I had to take this opportunity to say that David was a first-class teacher. The four or four-and-a-half hours passed very quickly, and I never once approached boredom! David was incredibly informative, humorous, patient, and persistent! I came away with a much greater understanding of what's involved in voice-overs, from all...

Steve McKay

You guys are the best. I really appreciate it. Thanks,

I just wanted to take a minute and thank you for your newsletter and notices that you send via email. The information and leads are a great inspiration.

Tony Wolfe http://www.tonywolfe.com

David, My name is John Blackburn. I came to NYC over the weekend from Washington, DC (Maryland). I had the most amazing experiences on this trip, and Edge was a HUGE part of that. I feel I am well on my way to finding "my voice"... Thank you so much for creating Edge Studio! Every one I have worked with (Sara, Lara, Rose) have all been so professional and helpful. I felt as the owner you should know what an amazing staff I think you have. Thank you again for everything you and your...

John Blackburn

David is about the best I've ever seen at picking out what details - sometimes seemingly inconsequential nuances - can make big impressions on your prospects, your clients, the target of your marketing programs and more. I did a voiceover demo at Edge Studio with David Goldberg. My demo turned out great, David was honest about his evaluation of my abilities and his direction to improve my delivery was great. If you can deal with constructive criticism, it's the right place to learn. If you...

Ted Morgan

Thank you David for your professionalism, helpfulness and honesty throughout the entire process, from the very first phone call to finally producing my demo. I know you're a perfectionist and it is a great asset! And thank you Judy for being a fantastic coach and helping me, a novice, learn the art of voiceovers. I truly enjoyed working with you! Your coaching has been valuable. Thanks also to Gina and Susan for being helpful and friendly on the phone. I wish you all the best! Thanks!

I just wanted you to know that I love the ringer class (as well as the Act - Up) but I think the ringer class is great as you try to take everything you have learnt in the Act - Up classes and put it into practice ...and I love hearing feed back from everyone it really makes you think ... You have such a great way of bringing out the best in everyone and you really empower your students .....that is why I really look forward to each month ... I know I have not as yet done anything with...

Rebecca

Hey Lara- Thanks. AND thanks for hooking me up with Jay. He's fantastic; exactly what I needed. Thanks again!

-Rick

Hi David, and everyone at EDGE : I wanted to express my gratitude for all the help I have received from all of you. From day one, you reassured me and instructed me what to do, and how to get there. My coaching sessions were just what I needed. I learned a great deal from them. NOW MY DEMO IS COMPLETE!! David, the way you applied your skills and experience throughout the production of my demo, especially the improv on the fly, was inspiration to me . You are a leader and an example in the...

Tim Burnette

My name is Todd Fleming and I have been doing voice over work for about 3 years. The experience that I had with Edge Studio was absolutely amazing. I worked from the DC studio with Kerry Miller and Brad Smiley. Kerry sat down with me, critiqued my abilities and devised a plan of action. Both she and Brad were friendly and honest. They taught me everything that I know about voiceover. I also completed a tele-training course with David that was extremely informative and beneficial. David's...

Edge Studio coaching staff succeeded in preparing me to produce a terrific demo. (Two demos, actually) Their feedback was constructive, informed, and candid. What's more, I found no one (Discmakers, Mixonic, etc.) who could beat their small job CD duplication and printing rates.

Craig Phillips

Hi David, Just wanted to say thanks for the great workshop on Saturday. I got a lot out of it and hope to continue to learn and do it. You are very professional, but also did a wonderful job of entertaining us. I can tell that you have a very good ear for voices, barely a word was out of our mouths before your comments. I felt as though my previous classes were just for fun, this was serious. And I still had a great time. I plan on practicing on my own, but would like to do another...

Sharon Rich

Hi, David! Just returned home from spending an entire day at EDGE STUDIO (NYC) where I took two separate workshops: The audio book marketing workshop with Grover and the documentary style narration workshop with Paul. Both workshops were excellent and I left with so much new and highly useful information. Thanks for always being so warm and friendly, and especially for your encouragement and for staying in touch with me. Warmly,

Leslie

David - I appreciate the amount of time you took to meet with me earlier today. Look forward to meeting Joan this upcoming Thursday and learning more about this interesting craft. All the best...R Best Regards,

Robert

I would also like to recommend David Goldberg of Edge Studio. I found him through another WIFV member's referral, and have been very happy with his work and company. He teaches a great class that's also very affordable and is extremely helpful in getting you to demo level (and getting it done - very important!). His phone number is 888.321.EDGE and although he's based out of CT and NY, he runs classes down here a number of times a year. I have read over & printed out almost everything from...

Kathleen A. Dunlap Application Account Manager Net

Hi Dave, (Hi Gina) So far my demo has been very well received by my friends and colleagues. I do have to say that my "demo day" was by far the best day ever as I start my journey into a voiceover career. The skill and patience with which my demo was produced was amazing. I really appreciated the time taken to involve me from a technical production standpoint. Not only that but it was just plain fun. The whole process from the workshop and evaluation, to speaking with Gina from time to time...

Steve Smith

David, I think you and Paul (the only two I've taken classes with) are fantastic - always specific, honest feedback with experience behind it that really helped me grow. I have no reason to doubt your entire staff is just as great. Kristin and Lara in the office are terrific as well - a wonderfully run and professional operation. My expectations are always surpassed in anything I've ever done there. I am very happy with my demo and thought the demo session was great - you put me right at...

Gary

Hi, David! I believe I'm repeating myself, but I can only say 'wow', what I've learned from you in such a short period of time, what, a couple of months -- and what I didn't learn over years of trying with several so-called voice over instructors, demo producers and whatever else is out there -- is absolutely amazingly not funny. Has no comparison. Would recommend anyone come to your studios if she/he is seriously interested in starting a career in voice over. I've only just made my demo and...

Deborah

Hi, David! First of all, I hope this email finds you and your staff at EDGE Studio doing well. Just to give you a heads up...I mailed a copy of my Audio Book Narration demo CD to you last Friday, so you should very soon be in receipt of it, if not already. While re-mastering it, I took all that you had mentioned (in our consultation session last December) into account and applied your great feedback, comments and suggestions to the best of my ability. David, I want to thank you because I...

Leslie

I love receiving your voice-over newsletter and read every word, taking the advice offered and applying it to my career in broadcasting.

Hi David: Not sure if you remember me from the Norwalk Continuing Ed class you "taught" several months back. I also took a few classes with Randye in Fairfield in which you were kind enough to intervene to ensure she would be available on one particular date. Currently in the "career training package," and next step is a private coaching session Thursday with Eric Rath. Anyway, as someone whose been in the marketing business for more than 25 years and worked with a variety of companies...

Steve Goldstein

After studying at Edge Studio for a while now, I wanted to tell you how much I’ve enjoyed being a student here. From the quality of the ENTIRE STAFF to the classes you offer shows you are always right on the pulse of the industry. I have not come across any other place where I feel I could get this level of training. You and the staff make being a student Fun and Interesting . Thank you for putting together such a great place to learn ! Sincerely,

Steve

WOW !!!! There are not enough positive adjectives in the dictionary to describe Edge Studio. It has been one of the most marvelous experiences I have had in my life. The staffs' knowledge and professionalism are second to none. In addition, they make you feel right at home. To anyone considering a career in Voice-Over, Edge Studio is the place for you. I look forward to continuing my Voice-Over education with Edge Studio. Most Sincerely,

Dave

I studied voice overs with a few other people before I found Edge Studio. I wish I had found Edge first. No other studio or teacher comes close to offering everything you need to get into Voice Overs like Edge Studio does. I've trained, recorded in a real studio, worked on all kinds of copy, produced a demo, and learned how to market myself. Edge Studio has made me feel very confident that I can succeed in the Voice Over Industry! Thanks again Guys!!!

Brett Beyer

Thanks for calling David. No idea how much I appreciate your words. You said more in those few minutes than I've been exposed to in 2 years. I'll forward you my demo and cant wait to hear what you think. Warm regards,

Joy

Thank you very much! "From production manager Gina Kijek, outsanding voice-over coach Judy Kameny, to of course the one and only David Goldberg, the entire Edge Studio organization is quite simply first-class. When I first arrived at Edge Studio last year, after four Manhattan VO coaches and six years developing myself in the VO business, I learned more in forty-five minutes of coaching with David Goldberg than all experiences previous. David's many professional talents and strengths,...

Michael Schmitt New Jersey, USA"

:) Thank you David!!! I really am happy to have access to such helpful advice. I appreciate how blunt you are! It's really what I need! Hope your week is great.

Laila

Hi, David! It was terrific to be a part of the class attending: Voiceovers From Home, Marketing, and Telephony. I found all the classes exceeded my expectations. I got the most out of the Marketing Workshop...you gave us a wealth of information, most which I hadn't previously learned. In the future, are you planning a workshop on making a demo? I know there is a wealth of info about it on your website, and you and your staff are so accommodating, but was wondering, nonetheless. Thank...

Linda Kirk

To the Edge Studio staff: I am a new student of the voice over industry. Recently, I found your site and signed up for your emagazine along with downloading your voiceover guidebook. I just want to thank you for taking the time to put together a clear and concise source for helping the new VO talent. This industry can be very daunting to the newcomer. I really value the information you are providing me. Many thanks,

Stacey Medve

The feedback I'm getting from demo would make you proud! I keep hearing that it is "wonderful". In fact, I've had offers from three agencies, within just a few weeks.

I just wanted to express my gratitude for my session with you this afternoon - I've learned a lot and will start practicing tomorrow morning. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for your feedback about both my voice and how I read (when I read correctly) - this has been really helpful in confirming to me that I am choosing a new career that is a good fit for me. I'll call the studio this week to look into a session with Kristin and I'll carefully read the description for the Industry Know...

Mostly through the luck of the internet and good intuition I was lead to the Edge Studio. Walking into the intensive workshop I was nervous... I never had a problem talking before, so what if I'm bad at it and I don't even realize it. Once David begins the class you know you are in for a fun, learning experience. His ease mixed with extensive knowledge made the 4 hours fly by and when it was finished you just wanted to run home and practice and get started. However, don't get me wrong... be...

Hi David. I want to thank you so very much for the help and encouragement you gave me since the day I took my first workshop. Having just cut my first demo, I have some work to do to get started, but what I have learned over the past few months has been invaluable. The honesty and candor, without being crushing to my self esteem worked very well for me and I know I have improved measurably since day one. I have already used many of the techniques I learned, in my work of recording prompts for...

Jean Sandler

I would just like to thank everyone at the Edge Studio for giving me the wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Evaluation Placement Program. I enrolled in the Investigate Voice Over Workshop with Kristin and learned so much about the voice over industry as a business and what it takes to succeed. Kristen is so perceptive and professional and gave fantastic advice. My private session was with Eric. He is an amazing coach and a one-of-a-kind motivator. I had so much fun working with him one...

Stephen

Thanks Dave, and remembering everything you've taught me I can hit the one word several ways ... FANtastic, fanTAStic, or with a Yiddish slant "fantasTIC?" Of course, with some creative allowance I can change it to a very natural "FAAAAbulous!"

Having gone through the one evening voice-over intro, one-on-one coaching and just completed my demo at Edge Studio, all I can say is "wow". Voice-over work "ain't easy", but with the thoroughness and professionalism of the Edge Studio coaches and staff, not to mention that they are just plain neat people, I am confident in launching this next career.

Sara C.

How are you? its been ages since I've chatted with you! Just to refresh your memory I took a voice over class with you in DC and made a demo through your studio! That demo has served me very well! Almost a decade later, I have been involved in over 40+ audiobooks, commercials for radio and tv, narration, educational, corp imaging, messaging on hold for businesses, website navigation, you NAME it! I want to thank you once again for the amazing experience in working with edge studio. Whenever I...

Lauren Synger

Hi David It's been a crazy couple of weeks.. but I have been meaning to drop you a quick note letting you know just how much I enjoyed working with you. You are a fabulous teacher and an all around great person. It is such a bonus to love the finished product, my demo, and to enjoy the process that got me there. Anyway thanks again! Respectfully,

Debra Joy aka Debra Katz

...I must say, the staff at Edge Studio go way beyond the definition of "passion" or "devotion" to their students and the VO business...I'm truly impressed:). They are so fabulous that I wish I worked for Edge!

Laila

Hi David, I just wanted to thank you, Tom, and Jean for being so wonderful throughout this process. Jean is worth more than her weight in gold as she is always so accommodating and helpful. Tom is extremely talented and taping my demo with him was a blast! I also am appreciative of your help during my demo prep session and during the beginning of my taping. Thanks again for being so great and I look forward to working with you in the future! All My Best,

Denise Martinez Przystawski

David, Thank you so much. I can't tell you how pleased I am with my demo & with Edge Studio in general. As a complete novice in the business of voiceovers I had no idea what to expect and I was skeptical & fearful to say the least. After working with you through the intensive workshop, private training, and finally producing my demo I now have an amazing demo that I'm psyched to market and it's all thanks to you. Your honesty and professionalism throughout has given me the confidence and...

John

David, Thank you for the VO advice you gave me last week on pricing the job I had on the table. I did wind up taking the work for Keeler Volvo and applied your pricing advice. As always you are a resource I am glad I can count on. Since taking your course and making my demo tape I have recovered my costs and am now in the profit from the work I have obtained!

Amy (Geragosian) Fox Internet Business Developer W

Thanks for your quick response. I am always impressed with the level of service you and your employees give to your clients on a consistent basis.

Suzanne

I have to tell you the experience I've had thus far with Edge (on every level) has been worth every penny. I really appreciate the opportunities I've been given as a student and a talent. Thanks for letting me use the projects. I am just about ready to add a "projects" section to my website. Hope to see you soon. Best regards,

Suzanne

Hi Lara, Just wanted to say how good those tele-classes were on Saturday, so grateful I found out about them. It was really helpful to see how many different ways there really are to read the same script that are equally good. No one right way. It was also fascinating to hear Bruce evaluate us all (many people in the last class) one by one, and also insert helpful tips and anecdotes. Glad I was able to record it all. Guess it's a never-ending learning experience. And fun. Thanks much...