TNVO STUDIO CLASSES
Michael Bornheim
Christi Bowen
Kevin Kilpatrick
Brad Oxnam
Sean Rogers
J. Rodney Turner
Start Your VO Journey Here!
You’re probably wondering what class to take first? Where do I begin?
The classes listed below are in the recommended order to start learning about Voice Over as a career and what it takes to be successful.
To see a list of all current classes with dates/times and prices, click the yellow Training Schedule button above or for a specific class click the Sign Up button under the description.
Christi Bowen
Voiceover 101
Learn more about what voiceover is, how to get started and the basics of running a VO business. This 3-hour class will cover how to get into the business when you have no experience, the genres of VO, the importance of coaching, equipment/tech basics and lots of time to ask questions.
Plus you’ll step into the booth to read some copy and find out what it’s like to record a spot.
This class is offered twice monthly.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Brad Oxnam
Beginning Acting for Voice Over
Want to be a voice actor, but don’t know where to start? It’s more than just talking into the mic! Learn basic acting techniques to help you bring life to your reads.
This 2 hour class led by Brad Oxnam will cover basic techniques to help you find your characters and interpret the script.
You’ll learn:
How acting can help your voice over career
Basic actor terminology
Breaking down your script
Activating your script using verbs
Establishing specific relationships for better clarity
This class is offered monthly.
Level: Beginner
Christi Bowen, Kevin Kilpatrick, Michael Bornheim
5 Weekly Workouts - IN PERSON
We’ll focus on commercial, eLearning, narration and more! Class meets weekly for 5 weeks. Directors Christi Bowen, Kevin Kilpatrick or Michael Bornheim direct you in the booth and provide valuable instruction to help your career grow.
Classes are limited to 6 people to give ample time for everyone in the 90 minute session. Copy is provided but if you have a script you’d like to work on, please bring it.
If you need to miss a class (life happens) you can reschedule for the next 5 week session, space permitting.
The workouts repeat every 6 weeks.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Christi Bowen, Kevin Kilpatrick, Michael Bornheim
5 Weekly Workouts - VIRTUAL
We’ll focus on commercial, eLearning, narration and more! Class meets weekly for 5 weeks. You’ll receive a Zoom link sent separately. Directors Christi Bowen, Kevin Kilpatrick or Michael Bornheim direct you and provide valuable instruction to help your career grow.
To get the most of the experience, it’s best to be in a quiet recording space (preferably your home setup) with few distractions and cameras on. Using a mic versus the computer mic is highly recommended.
Classes are limited to 6 people to give ample time for everyone in the 90 minute session. Copy is provided but if you have a script you’d like to work on, please bring it.
If you need to miss a class (life happens) you can reschedule for the next 5 week session, space permitting.
The workouts repeat every 6 weeks.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Sean Rogers
Understanding Audio for Voice Over
Learn the basics of setting up your recording environment and working with your equipment. We’re more than just voice actors anymore. You need to know and understand the technical requirements of recording and delivering quality files. In this course we’ll cover acoustics, what gear to buy, basic recording info and learning your recording software.
This class is offered quarterly.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Next Steps – Specialty Classes
These classes are designed to help you dive deeper into your VO journey. They focus on a particular genre or area of running a voiceover business.
To see a list of all current classes with dates/times and prices, click the yellow Training Schedule button above or for a specific class click the Sign Up button under the description.
Christi Bowen
The Business of Voice Over
This 2-week class will dive deep into how to run a voiceover business. Each week we’ll focus on a different aspect of creating and running a successful business – either part-time or full-time. Take your interest and skills to the next level. Topics covered include: Marketing, Finances/Money Matters, Organization, Client Relations.
This class is offered quarterly.
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Kevin Kilpatrick
Middle-Class Voiceover
The “meat and potatoes” of the voiceover world. You’ll learn valuable skills in several of the most common genres of VO that help stabilize your income. You’ll train in E-learning, telephony, explainer, corporate narration, commercial and others. Plus, you’ll learn advanced editing techniques to make your life easier. You’ll also learn how you can generate income in the ancillary areas of VO. Kevin also shares his insight on the importance of paying it forward.
This class is offered quarterly.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Christi Bowen
eLearning - Performance and Business
Want to earn and learn at the same time? Then you need to do eLearning!
Christi Bowen will teach you performance basics and discuss the business of this business-oriented genre. She’ll share ways to add value to your eLearning, rate information, client best practices and more.
Come learn why eLearning is a great genre to add to your voiceover toolkit.
This class is offered quarterly.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Michael Bornheim
Commercial Voiceover
Introduction
This 2-part intensive commercial voiceover class will introduce you to understanding how to interpret, break down and perform commercial copy. Learn the differences in read styles for different markets (local/regional/national).
You’ll get in the booth and work with Director Michael Bornheim to take your skills to the next level. He breaks down every aspect of the process – from what to do when you get the audition, to understanding and interpreting the words on the page, to recording a quality audition and then how to submit for success.
Want to take your voiceovers to the next level…this is the class for you.
This class is offered quarterly.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
J Rodney Turner
Introduction to Audiobooks
Love audiobooks? Rodney will tell you how he built his business. He’ll let you in on the mistakes he made and how to avoid them by being better prepared as you begin. He’ll also teach you how to do your own research as you take control and accept responsibility for building your business from the ground up.
- How to get started
- How to find a quality coach
- How to get help in mastering the “tech” stuff
- How to build relationships with publishers
- How to effectively use conferences and workshops to build success
- How to find the work
- Building profiles on ACX, AHAB, etc.
- Doing the work – from prep to pickups
This class is offered quarterly.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
* All Tennessee Voiceover Studio workshops and classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the voiceover field or representation by an agent.