[NEohioPAL] Voice Over Class/Marketing Seminar at Donna Belajac Casting 2/4-4/1

Wed Feb 3 20:45:28 PST 2010

*We have 1 spot open for the next VO class in Pittsburgh, starting tomorrow,
2/4/10. I have 1 Clevelander who will be traveling with me each Thursday.
Care to join us?
*

  *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/*
> *
> Visit our BLOG for video, pics and demos!
> www.findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com*
> * *
> *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 *
> -------------------------------------------------
> *"I just did an Industrial VO for a hospital--good fun. Yes, I was smiling
> when I spoke!" Maryann Graziano *
> -------------------------------------------------
> *"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*
> **-------------------------------------------------
> *"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*
> -------------------------------------------------
> *"I am the new afternoon DJ on 91.5 FM & streaming at WKHR.org!" - James
> McCormack, 11/2006 Class & Demo Client*
> -------------------------------------------------
> *"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*
> -------------------------------------------------
>  *"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 *
>   ------------------------------
>  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!
> *
> ****
>
>  *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* *& 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
> *
> *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. *
> *
>
> 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
> *
> *The GOT PAY? Organization*
>
> * <http://www.dochertyagency.com/>Represented by The Docherty Agency*
> **
>
> * *
>
> *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>
> *
>
> *where you'll get the experience of working on commercial copy *
>
> *in a full service recording studio and within 1 week, receive an MP3
> *
>
> *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 - Cold Readings*
>
> * *
>
> *Where?*
>
> *Donna Belajac Casting
> *
>
> *109 Market St.
> *
>
> *Pittsburgh, PA 15222*
>
> *
> *
>
> **
> * *
>
> *When?*
>
> *Every Thursday Evening for 8 week*
>
> *February 4-March 25, 2010 6pm-9pm*
>
> *** *
>
> *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*
>
> * *
>
> *Call 412-391-1005
> *
>
> *or visit www.donnabelajaccasting.com
> *
>
> *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. 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  *
> *------------------------------------------------------------
> ------------------------------------*
>
> *"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 *
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> *"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 *
>
> *
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *
>
> ***"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 *
>
> *
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *
> ***"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 *
> *
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *
> *"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!*
> *
> The Next 5 hour Marketing Seminar will be at
> Donna Belajac Casting
> Pittsburgh, PA
> 5:30-10:30pm
> *
> *Thursday, April 1, 2010**
>
> *
> * *
> *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."*
> * *
> *"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!
>
> 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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