[NEohioPAL] Voice Over Class MONDAYS 10/26-12/14
Jean Zarzour
lipschtick at lipschtick.com
Fri Sep 25 15:49:58 PDT 2009
*The next Voice Over Class in Lakewood begins:*
*MONDAYS, **6-9pm**
Oct. 26-Dec. 14
* *Click Below To Hear Find Your Voice Student Recordings*
*http://www.mssclient.com/zarzour/* <http://www.mssclient.com/zarzour/>
visit our BLOG
www.findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com<http://www.findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com>
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*Success Stories from former students*
*"You may recall that during one of my last coaching sessions, I practiced
from a noir book that I was going to record for Wonder Audiobooks, and you
gave me some great tips. Well, last week I submitted the first four
chapters. The publisher said, and I quote, they were "kick ass!" Thought
you'd like to hear about the results of your coaching. Thanks again! Bill
Coon, Private Client *
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*"I just did an Industrial VO for a hospital--good fun. Yes, I was smiling
when I spoke!" Maryann Graziano *
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*"Just had to tell you...* *Had my first voice over job last week
(actually turned
into two jobs) and received my check yesterday for $1000! **Thanks!" -
Susan M. Wagner*
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*"I'm doing the TV Voice Over for the current school system's levy campaign.
Will be heard on Cable TV throughout Parma, Parma Heights and Seven
Hills. Your
coaching was right there with me. Thanks! I'll be back for the winter or
spring class." **- **Gary Maurer Repeat student*
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*"I am the new afternoon DJ on 91.5 FM & streaming at WKHR.org!" - James
McCormack, 11/2006 Class & Demo Client*
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*"Your class gave me the confidence to audition for a voice over needing a
Leslie Neilsen impersonation. 2 lines, and I got $200! Thanks, Jean!!" Greg
Uterhark*
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*"Just received my first voice over job since taking my first voice over
class at Find Your Voice- Voice Over Institute. I'll be doing a weekly
podcast on AIRS - LA, an internet based radio station out of Los Angeles
California. I just received confirmation **today that I got the gig...
woohoo!!!" Deborah Akbar *
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Find Your Voice
*Is Celebrating 3 Years & 2 Locations*
(Lakewood, Oh & Pittsburgh, PA)
Visit our BLOG for video, pics and demos!
www.findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com<http://www.findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com/>
*Call 216-521-3831* *to register*
* *
*Now You Can*
*Find Your Voice!*
**
***Learn all of the technique and gain real world experience *
*toward becoming a working voice over artist with*
*Jean Zarzour <http://www.lipschtick.com/>* *& George Sipl Studios*
*Who?*
*Jean Zarzour* *is a 25 year, veteran performer and instructor of:*
*Voice Overs, Film, TV & Stage Acting, Dance, Movement & Improv at:*
*Playhouse Sq. Center, The Beck Center, Brecksville's Theater On The Sq., *
***Wake Up & Live/Actors Studio, and for 2 years in London, England & Milan,
Italy. *
*She has appeared in feature films with Seth Rogen, Joe Pesci, *
*Mercedes Ruehl, Clint Howard, James Coburn, Rob Lowe and on**America's
Funniest People and Candid Camera.*
*Jean appears with Jake Gyllenhaal in the film
Love and Other Drugs, in theaters 2010.*
*Off-Broadway credits include Nuts, Scapino, A Midsummer Night's Dream,*
*and two years in **Menopause: The Musical, nationally. *
*You've heard her as a morning drive-time sidekick on WLTF, WZAK & WMMS *
*in addition to voicing hundreds of commercials and industrials,
internationally. *
*Most recently heard on ads for:*
*Ohio Tourism, Lakewood Hospital, Smith Dairy*
*Click To Hear My Commercial demo <http://www.lipschtick.com/zarzour.mp3>*
*Member of* *AFTRA* <http://www.aftra.org/>*-**SAG* <http://www.sag.org/>*-*
*AEA* <http://www.actorsequity.org/>*-**VASTA <http://www.vasta.org/>*
*Owner of LIPSCHTICK <http://www.lipschtick.com/> www.lipschtick.com*
*Founder of *
*The GOT PAY? Organization* <http://www.gotpay.org/>
*Represented by The Docherty Agency* <http://www.dochertyagency.com/>
*George A. Sipl Productions *
*George Sipl is an Emmy Award winning writer, producer and engineer, *
*specializing in sound design, **musical composition and recording for radio
& television ads, *
*music videos, educational programs, live shows and industrial productions,
since 1974. *
*George** spent 3 years as Keyboardist, musical arranger and vocalist with *
*The Eric Carmen Band,** receiving a Gold Single & Album for hits**"All
By Myself",**
*
*"Never Gonna Fall In Love Again", "That's Rock and Roll".*
*Writer/composer for Cable TV's "Room by Room"*
***Writer/composer for theme songs**
*
*"At Spitzer, Our World Revolves Around You",*
*"For the Best Car Insurance Rates in Town Call 1-800-General Now",*
*Ohio Lottery Daily Pick. **Co-writer of **"I-X Indoor Amusement Park"*
*Engineer and composer of **Fitness Quest infomercials: *
*AbLounge, BioForce, Pilates Power Gym*
*Other clients include: *
*Cleveland Natural History Museum, Cedar Point Amusement Park, *
*The Cleveland Cavaliers, The Cleveland Indians, *
*The Orlando Magic, The Baltimore Orioles, **The Washington Capitals *
*and hundreds more.*
**
*What?*
*Approximately 8 students will meet each*
*Monday from 6-9 pm,** for 8 weeks.*
*All recording equipment and copy will be provided.*
*All you need to bring is a bottle of water to cool your chords!*
*Your final class (12/14) will take place at George Sipl Studios*
*where you'll get the experience of working on commercial copy *
*in a full service recording studio and walk away with a CD *
*of your voice, on one, fully produced radio spot. *
*You'll learn Proper Studio Etiquette, Industry Terminology and *
*Microphone Technique with the option to explore a variety of "reads" like:
*
*Announcer - Character Voices - Dialects - Industrial Narration *
*Real Person - 2 Person Dialogue - Hard & Soft Sell - Cold Readings*
*Where?*
*2300 McKinley Ave. Lakewood, Ohio 44107*
*5 Houses South of the McKinley Exit off I-90*
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*When?*
*Every Monday Evening for 8 week*
*October 26-December 14, 2009 **6pm-9pm*
*Cost?*
*$400*
*That's $17 per hour *
*$375 **for returning students & AFTRA Members*
*P**ayment due in advance. Missed classes are not refundable. **Must be 18
years old*
*216-521-3831* *to register*
*Testimonials From Recent Students*
"Jean Zarzour's Voice-Over Class has been, by far, the best class setting I
have ever experienced! The class was *just as much fun* as it was
challenging! And believe me, being stretched beyond my comfort zone was
challenging. Jean was the perfect instructor, coach and motivator. I plan to
take another round and add another level to my training. Kudos to George
Sipl of George A. Sipl Productions for the high level of professionalism and
expertise in the making of our class demo." - Marla B.
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"Jean Zarzour's Voice Over class was just what I needed to motivate me to
use what everybody says I have - "a great voice"! Now I know what it takes
to make that voice work for me. The class was so good for me that well...
I'm taking another one!" - Richard Weber
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"As a teacher, Jean gives of herself totally and unselfishly, sharing not
only technical knowledge, but wisdom, advice, and respect for the art and
craft of voice acting. Encouragement, empathy, and a quick-silver sense of
humor that doesn't quit, made for some of the most fun times I've ever had
in any course." - James Meyers
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"The toughest thing about "hellos" is knowing one day you'll have to say
"goodbye". To say that I enjoyed myself in your class would clearly be an
understatement and not give justice to your enormous talents in waking up my
inner creative soul. So how does one say, 'I appreciate your patience,
drive to find my best, being able to motivate me and the rest of the talents
and personalities in class, all while laughing at my corny and sometimes
off-color joking around?" Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! - Bob Green
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"The experience of learning to become a voice-over artist can be
intimidating. My experience was exciting! The eight weeks of on-microphone
work offered not only a great "vocal work-out", but an excellent
introduction into the world of voice-over artists. Jean's expert guidance
and brilliant sense of humor more than prepared me for our "final exam"
recording our "commercial spot" during a professional recording session. Thanks
for sharing Jean." - Frank E. Baker
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"Originally, I had signed up for Jean's voice-over class because it was
always something I had been interested in pursuing. Throughout the eight
weeks, I learned a myriad of techniques that would strongly help someone to
break into this medium. Jean's high energy and expert knowledge made class a
great joy to attend. I could hardly wait till next week's lesson!" - Rocco
Marrongelli
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"Class with Jean is a laugh! The atmosphere is such that when you are pushed
to step out of your "comfort zone", you are comfortable doing it. You
realize you have more in there, and Jean and your classmates help you find
it and bring it out. The recording session at Market Street Sound was a
great crowning moment to the class. Do I really sound like that?! Thanks
Jean and my 'burgh classmates!" - Mary Ann Graziano
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"Being in Jean's class was worth 100% of the time, money and effort I put
into it. Not only does she manage to instruct her class with the utmost
professionalism, she's amazingly fun and talented. Before taking the Find
Your Voice - Voice Over class, I thought I really knew all I needed to know
about getting into voice over acting but after this class, I realize there
was so much that I was clueless about. I would most definitely recommend
this class to anyone." - Bethany W.
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"Jean's class was fun and was able to make the shyest person open up.
She's a wonderful woman who knows her stuff and helps improve beginners or
pros. The recording studio is top of the line with great engineers. Find
Your Voice - Voice Over Institute is really more than I imagined it would
be." - Jennifer Heilman
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"I really appreciate your enthusiasm, professionalism and heartfelt
coaching. It is amazing what you are able to get people to accomplish with
a mic in front of them. Each week built on what we had done previously, and
I felt as if I had taken positive steps with each class. You also inspired
some confidence. I especially could see that with the others in the
class. Last week's finish left us all in a natural high. Thanks, it took me
about four hours to settle down so I could sleep!!" - Gary Maurer
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"Jean's voice over class was great! She provides a comfortable atmosphere
where you can explore and learn. Her knowledge of her craft, her ability to
bring out your best, and the interaction with your fellow students made this
class a very positive experience." - Barb Dragony
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"Jean! Thanks for sharing your experience and your wealth of talent. You
made every class fun, challenging and informative. And compared to other
courses, yours is the best deal for the money. I'm so glad I took your
course and am looking forward to coming back for more. You're the
Greatest!!" - Dave Rader
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"This course truly lives up to its name. Without Jean, I would never have
found all the nutty characters that live in my larynx. Yes, she will
challenge you, but never make you feel insecure. I thoroughly enjoyed
myself, met a lot of cool, hilarious people and came away with
professionally produced piece of work. A very creative, rewarding
experience." - Carolyn Cull
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"I have been wanting a better audio demo for years. Jean Zarzour's expert
advice and coaching have been invaluable in helping me to create one. Thanks,
Jean." - Pete Ferry
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"The minute you meet Jean, you get your first lesson in self-confidence. She
has a great gift for assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each student,
addressing the concerns, questions and specific goals of each individual.
Her friendly and relaxed approach coupled with her passion for what she does
makes for a juicy environment for creative challenge and growth. Highly
recommended for people at any stage of their voiceover career." - Anne
McEvoy
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"Some key words about Jean: Professional. Prepared. Capable. Shrewd.
Supportive. Open. Creative. Hard-working. Committed. Funny. A leader.
Caring. Knowledgeable!" - James McCormack
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The first Find Your Voice & Market It! Seminar
*at Donna Belajac Casting **in Pittsburgh was a great success!
The Next Marketing Seminar will be in
Lakewood, Ohio*
*Mon**day, October 19, 6-10pm
*
*Below are just a few responses from 4 of 10 attendees.*
*"I LOVED this seminar! I never realized how much was involved in the
process of the Voice Over Business, let alone what there is to learn about
actually doing the work! Jean provided every detail and answered every
question with handouts to support what we were learning. I was even more
impressed with the extra material she emailed us the next day. She cares
about this business and it shows."*
*"Thanks Jean. I learned more than I ever expected! Now I just have to
actually learn VO skills and I'll have all the tools I need."*
*"Jean was a blast and so generous with her knowledge. It was an added
pleasure to meet Donna Belajac and get her take from the Casting
Agent...OOPS...I mean Casting Director side! There is a difference and now I
know it."*
*"This seminar really got me excited about taking Jean's class. Her passion,
knowledge and encouragement when I went to the mic, gave me the confidence
that I could actually do this...be a Voice Over actor and business owner.
Scary but exciting!"*
*Find Your Voice & Market It!*
*Whether you are just curious or already have a demo to market, this seminar
is for you!*
*Monday, October 19, 2009 *
*6-10pm
Lakewood, Ohio*
*Fee: $100
Call 216-521-3831 to register*
*Limited to 30 people.*
*You'll meet a guest speaker from the Cleveland Local AFTRA Board who will
answer all of questions about union affiliation.*
*This 4 hour seminar will cover the following:
- How to find the best Voice Acting Class or Private Coach
- How to create a competitive VO demo that reveals your niche and gets you
work
- How to market your demo effectively in your region, with and without an
agent
- How to get an agent
- How to join a union or compete without one
- How to keep your instrument (voice) and tools (technique) sharp with
tricks and tips, before, during and after sessions*
- *How and where to buy the best and least expensive recording equipment*.
- *How to keep your demo updated
- How to create your own niche business for regular VO work
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Seminar hand outs will be provided, but bring a notepad and pen. Audio or
video recording of any kind is prohibited. Jean Zarzour will be video taping
the seminar, so there will be release forms available for anyone who does
not want to be filmed.*
*Want feedback on your current demo? There will also be an opportunity for a
few participants to have their demo assessed during the 4 hour session.
Honest but thoughtful feedback is always provided. I want you to succeed!*
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