It’s September, and that means back to school. You’ve got your kiddos out the door, ready for another year of learning and soaking up knowledge, but what about you? When’s the last time you checked in on your voiceover education? Keeping up to date with the latest trends and getting feedback on your delivery will help you stay on your “A” game.

 

This is a great time to check in with your voiceover coach (or find a new one to work with, to get new and different opinions, a different approach, etc.). There are also lots of opportunities for voiceover training, education and networking in the coming months. The list below is by no means all-inclusive, so be sure to check your favorite online resources for news about other opportunities!

 

— Check the Voiceover Xtra Calendar for upcoming educational events. 

October’s events include a TV & Film Narration Master Session (Saturday, Oct. 3) and an Audiobook Master Session with Pat Fraley (Saturday, Oct. 10)

 

— The Mid-Atlantic Voiceover Conference (MAVO) takes place Nov. 7-8 in Herndon, VA

Keynote speaker will be video game guru and voicemaster Dave Fennoy. There are lots of other VO big-wigs, so check it out!

 

–The Global Voice Acting Academy (GVAA) presents “Building Character” with David Rosenthal, Saturdays starting Nov. 7.

This is a four-week class on developing character archetypes. GVAA also offers monthly voiceover workout groups. Check out their website for other classes and webinars.

 

— Randy Thomas, the voice behind the Emmys, presents The Second Annual Voice Mastery Summit Nov. 20-22 in Ft. Meyers, Fla.

According to their website, this group’s mission is is to Educate, Engage and Empower all voice actors who are passionate about telling stories, sharing messages and informing others, with the power of their voice.

 

— Edge Studio presents The Voice Over Booth Camp with Joe Loesch

Upcoming cities include Dallas (Oct. 24), Chicago (Nov. 14) and Tampa (Dec. 5)