[NEohioPAL] Voice Over Class/Marketing Seminar at Donna Belajac Casting 2/4-4/1
Jean Zarzour
lipschtick at lipschtick.com
Fri Jan 22 22:10:45 PST 2010
*The next 8 week, Voice Over Class in Pittsburgh*
*THURSDAYS, **6-9pm** *
*February 4-March 25, 2010
**&*
*The One Day, 5 hour Marketing Seminar is
Thursday, April 1, 5:30-10:30pm*
*Click Below To Hear Find Your Voice Student Recordings*
*http://www.mssclient.com/zarzour/*
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Visit our BLOG for video, pics and demos!
www.findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com*
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*Success Stories From Former Students
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*"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 - Voice Acting Institute
*Is Celebrating 3 Years & 2 Locations*
*(Lakewood, Oh & Pittsburgh, PA)
Next Class in Pittsburgh is
February 4-March 25
*
*Visit
www.donnabelajaccasting.com**
to register** & hear student demos!**
or **Call
412-391-1005*
*Returning students get a $25 discount!
*
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*Now You Can*
*Find Your Voice!*
***Learn all of the technique and gain real world experience**
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*toward becoming a working voice over artist with*
*Jean Zarzour* *& Market Street Sound***
*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,
America's Funniest People, Candid Camera and
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*Jean appears with Jake Gyllenhaal & Hank Azaria in
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. *
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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
Member of AFTRA-SAG-AEA-VASTA
Owner of LIPSCHTICK www.lipschtick.com
Founder of
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*The GOT PAY? Organization*
* <http://www.dochertyagency.com/>Represented by The Docherty Agency*
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*What?*
*Approximately 8 students will meet each*
*Thursday 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 (3/25) will take place at Market St.
Sound<http://www.marketstreetsound.com>
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*where you'll get the experience of working on commercial copy *
*in a full service recording studio and within 1 week, receive an MP3
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*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:
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*Announcer - Character Voices - Dialects - Industrial Narration *
*Real Person - 2 Person Dialogue - Cold Readings*
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*Where?*
*Donna Belajac Casting
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*109 Market St.
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*Pittsburgh, PA 15222*
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*When?*
*Every Thursday Evening for 8 week*
*February 4-March 25, 2010 6pm-9pm*
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*Cost?*
*$450*
*That's $18 per hour *
*$425 **for returning students & AFTRA Members*
*Payment due in advance. Missed classes are not refundable. Must be 18
years old*
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*Call 412-391-1005
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*or visit www.donnabelajaccasting.com
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*to register
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*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. She utilized all of her
skills and voice-over repertoire to guide my "nice voice with potential"
much closer toward becoming a "multi-dimensional, multi-character voice with
potential!" 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. *
*The first *4 *Find Your Voice & Market It! Seminars*
*were a great success!*
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The Next 5 hour Marketing Seminar will be at
Donna Belajac Casting
Pittsburgh, PA
5:30-10:30pm
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*Thursday, April 1, 2010**
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*Below are just a few responses from seminar 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."*
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*"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."*
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*"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."*
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*"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!"*
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Find Your Voice & Market It!
Whether you are just curious or already have a demo to market,
this seminar is for you!
Next Seminar in Pittsburgh
Thursday, April 1
*
*5:30-10:30pm
Donna Belajac Casting
Fee: $150 ($130 for returning student)
Call 412-391-1005 to register
This 5 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 get work without an agent
- How and when 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
Seminar hand outs will be provided, but bring a notepad and pen. Audio or
video recording of any kind is prohibited.
Want feedback on your current demo? There will also be an opportunity for a
few participants to have their demo assessed during the 5 hour session.
Honest but thoughtful feedback is always provided. I want you to succeed!
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