Step 1 – Guidance

Guidance and planning make your Voiceover startup 50% more successful.

You’ll begin with a consultation with a member of our education team. In this phone call, you’ll discuss your goals and availability, and be paired with a coach who fits your needs. This is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about any step in your program and receive all of the necessary information you’ll need to move forward.

Then you’ll have your first Coaching Session!

With your instructor. Here, you’ll read some scripts you chose and prepare in the genre of your choice so your coach can assess your vocal strengths. Ultimately, you and your coach will pinpoint the best ways to move forward and make the most of your sessions leading up to your demo.

Step 3 – Demo Recording & Home Studio Checkup

The creation of your demos is the next big step in your overall voiceover journey. Once you and your coach have determined that you will be able to record a professional-quality demo, you can begin this very fun step!

Each demo has 5 easy steps!

Step 1 = Demo Script ‘Preparation & Rehearsal’ Session: This is an additional hour-long session to work on your scripts with your coach. Think of this time as a dress rehearsal.  You will review and practice the scripts that have been set aside for your demo. You and your coach can make any last-minute changes and do some more training on them.

Step 2 = Demo Recording Session: A week or more later, it’s time to record! We schedule 90 minutes for this session. Even though it’s only a minute or two of content, we want lots of extra time for voice direction, nerves (if you have them), and whatever comes along. We never want to rush this session. Your coach will direct you during your recording session, and always record multiple takes of each script.

You can select where you record your demo(s):

• You’re welcome to record in person at our New York City studios or at our partner studios in Washington DC and Los Angeles. Recording in these locations is included in the cost of the program.
• Or you can record at an approved alternate studio anywhere in the world and your coach will direct you via Zoom, Source Connect, or ipDTL. We can help you find a quality studio. You will be responsible for covering the rental cost.
• Or you can record at your own home studio. In this case, we will first provide a free ‘Home Studio Checkup‘ to ensure your sound quality is professional quality. If it’s not, we’ll make some recommendations. After all, you’ll use your studio to record your professional voiceover work.

Step 3 = Demo Mix: After recording, our team of world-class engineers and even David Goldberg himself will work on your demo behind the scenes, editing, processing, sequencing, mixing, and mastering your demo – creating a professional voiceover demo that’s industry standard and broadcast quality.

Step 4 = Demo Mix Revisions: Your demo will then be emailed to you for your review, and you and our Education Team will discuss any comments you may have. There are never additional fees for one round of reasonable revisions. We want you to feel comfortable and happy with your demo.

Step 5 = Demo Mastering: This final step is like icing on the cake; not everyone does it (probably because they don’t know how, or because they don’t want to spend so much extra time) – but we always do this. People know our work in the industry, so we want you – and us – to sound good.

Step 5 – Continuing Education

We understand you may think getting your demo is the end. We think differently: to us, your demo is the beginning. Edge Studio offers a full range of options to ensure you stay on track, convert auditions into paying voiceover work, and continue furthering your knowledge and demo portfolio to expand your client list.

Available to you are:

• Continuing Education
  After completing your training & demo program (or during), you can add from a rotating selection of live, advanced-level classes to build on your foundation studies, as well as consultations designed to give you more one-on-one time with our experts in Home Studio, Marketing, Social Media, DAW, and more!
• Our Voice Over Classes Package, which gives you a great opportunity to access our helpful webinars, keep your script reads fresh, and interact with your fellow Edge community!
• Additional Private Coaching
  Even the pros know voiceover is a lifelong journey. Refine your skills with help from our experts.
• Continuing Education Workshops
  Special guest instructors lead you on a deep dive in these intensive workshops.
• Additional Demo Production
  Expand your portfolio and become a more competitive voice talent with additional demos.
• Special Event Classes and Webinars
  Free in-studio and online events are available to support the voiceover community.
• Free learning and practice features at EdgeStudio.com
  Yet another way to be part of the voiceover community — with online resources such as our Simulated Audition Contest, Feedback Forum, blog articles, and more.