The V.O. Dojo

DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🎉

You asked, and we listened! We’ve extended the deadline for the 2024 Daniel Escobar Voiceover Scholarship.

We know a lot of you would love a couple extra days to be considered for this full-ride scholarship to our Mastery to Mastery program, and in the spirit of wanting to give as many future voiceover artists as possible at chance at a year’s worth of top notch, comprehensive training, you now have until August 7th to apply!

https://buff.ly/4fw5OfB

📣 Discover the performance and marketing tools needed to break into the audiobook business, the fastest-growing area of voiceover work, in our "You Should Do Audiobooks" 5 Day Virtual Intensive!

🎧📚 This Zoom intensive is taught by Ronnie Butler, an LA-based actor with 100+ film, theater, and television credits AND award-winning audiobook narrator (250 audiobooks+)

⏰ August 12th-16th from 5-7pm PT on Zoom (join us from anywhere in the world!)

Only 5 spots left!

➡️ Grab yours now:
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Tuesday we’re joined by the incredible Renée Johnson, Creative Director of Disney Character Voices at The Walt Disney Company for a “Fight Club” Voiceover Workshop on Voice Matching!

She's been a voice director and dialogue writer/editor with Disney Character Voices since 2002. She’s been the lead dialogue editor and one of the key VO directors on the Kingdom Hearts series of games and the new Disney Dreamlight Valley. She has directed numerous other interactive titles, as well as theme park shows, ice shows, apps, toys, and more!

How do you recreate a voice and be authentic to a character that already exists? Learn from the voiceover pros as we explore the world of voice matching on Zoom!

Participant spots are still available but limited! And everyone can join as a Spectator to participate in the live Q&A and begin building relationships with industry decision makers for only $49!

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This just in! SAG-AFTRA members who perform in video games are going on strike against all video game companies signed to the Interactive Media Agreement starting tomorrow. For FAQs, to attend informational sessions and ask specific questions about how that might impact you as a voice actor, or to check the status of a video game title, head to the SAG-AFTRA website:

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‘This or that’ audiobooks edition! Would you rather narrate a New York Times best-selling crime thriller OR a hugely popular romantic fantasy series? 📚🎧

Let us know below!

No matter which one you chose, if you want to learn more about the ins & outs and everything in-between about Audiobook Narration, grab your spot for our You Should do Audiobooks intensive with Award-Winning Audiobook Pro Ronnie Butler August 12-16th. Only 5 spots left!

Get started on turning your voiceover goal into reality with feedback and actionable next steps: https://buff.ly/3LCw1eA

We're back with rule two of voiceover!

✨ Trust your voice. ✨

Trust in the power and authenticity of your voice. Trust that what you bring to the table is enough.

You can find more free tips and interviews with working VO pros on our youtube channel (The V.O. Dojo!) And stay tuned for rule three next week! 🗣️

Have questions about voicing audiobooks? 📚🎧

We’ve got answers! 🥳

Join award-winning Narrator and our brilliant audiobook Sensei, Ronnie Butler this Wednesday, July 24th at 10am PT, for “Get to Know V.O.”

This month we’re bringing you a hands-on exploration of the difference between narrating for Fiction and Non-Fiction. What applies in all genres? How do you approach each one differently? What’s the benefits of doing one or the other? Does everyone need to do both?

PLUS Ronnie will also be coaching some of you LIVE on the Zoom to demonstrate and answer your questions! 🤯

Don’t miss your chance to attend this FREE Q&A and coaching session with one of the best in the biz!

🙋 https://buff.ly/4crCIMk

What an amazing evening with Samantha A. Morrison! They shared so much insight in a power-packed voiceover for video games workout 🥊

For our next Voiceover "Fight Club," we're diving into the world of Voice Matching with the Creative Director of Disney Character Voices at The Walt Disney Company, Renée Johnson! Spots are limited and will sell out fast, but everyone can spectate 🙌

Why Spectate?
1️⃣ Watch & Learn: Get to know what top Decision Makers are looking for!

2️⃣ Meet other voice acting pros and build community!

3️⃣ Get your Questions Answered by participating in the Q&A!

4️⃣ Get Connected: as a working pro, it’s not just who you know, but who knows YOU. Start building relationships as you build your skills!

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Did you hear about our annual Voiceover Scholarship opportunity?

It includes our full self-paced introductory You Should Do Voiceover Launchpad program and our 12-month training program, Mystery to Mastery. Valued at $13,000, this elite-level training opportunity at the V.O. Dojo is in memory of a true original who continues to inspire us every day, Daniel Escobar.

Check out https://buff.ly/3WoASGN and share it with those you think would be a great voiceover artist! You only have until August 3rd!

"The V.O. Dojo gave me the tools to begin this journey, the confidence to know that I could do it, and the nurturing, safe atmosphere to explore."

New to Voiceover or need a refresher? Jump into our "You Should Do Voiceover Launchpad” self-paced course to learn the essentials. PLUS, take advantage of the small group workouts and ask questions about what you’re learning, practice your craft, and get individualized feedback from our amazing working coaches.

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Want your video game auditions to pack a punch? Learn how stand out from the rest from casting director, Samantha A. Morrison on Thursday, July 18th!

Samantha's been in voiceover since 2013, and has provided VO casts for numerous video games, including Shadowverse, World War Z: The Game, Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Black Desert Online & Mobile, Wasteland 3, Vindictus, Pixel Ripped 1995 (VR), Nancy Drew: Midnight in Salem, and many more!

Currently, Samantha is Casting Director and Director of Ops for Marc Graue Recording Studios, the oldest VO studio in Burbank.

Work live with Samantha as a fight club player if you’re repped and booking, or join us as a spectator to watch and learn, AND participate in the Q&A!

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While no two journeys are the same on the path to a successful, sustainable voiceover career, there are some guiding principles that we've found helpful to incorporate into our voiceover practice. We call them the Rules of Voiceover, and today we're sharing the first rule with you! 👏

"Share Your Truth."

What is the essence of YOUR voice? What do you bring that no one else can? How does your voice tell your story, how does it embody your experience in a truthful way? 🎤

If that sparks anything for you, we'd love you to share below. You can find more free tips and interviews with working VO pros on our youtube channel (https://buff.ly/3Lctwjc) And stay tuned for rule two next week! 🗣️

It's time to dive into your voiceover dreams this summer! Receive elite-level coaching, find meaningful connection with people in the industry, AND find your voice this summer with our Summer of V.O., a discounted offering that we've designed specifically to kickstart and level up your voiceover career. 📈

All summer long, we'll support, encourage, and guide you along your own journey, through Zoom meetings, workouts, practices, coaching, and more. Head to https://buff.ly/4c15mE5 to learn more or comment below to hop on a free 15-minute consultation to talk through your voiceover goals one-on-one! This is the voiceover program you’ve been waiting for 🧡

This is a tough one! Which would you rather voice? 🤔 A character in a video game like Nancy Drew 🕵️‍♀️ or a Disney princess toy? 👸

Make your pick in the comments below 👇

It's that time of year again...time to give away a Voiceover Scholarship worth $13K! 🤯

🏆 What is the scholarship?
The Daniel Escobar Voiceover Scholarship is for our entire V.O. Dojo program designed to guide you from “I don’t know” to working pro - including our self-paced introductory You Should Do Voiceover Launchpad program and our 12-month training program, Mystery to Mastery.

🧡 Daniel’s Impact:
Daniel was a talented and beloved student of the V.O. Dojo and part of the first Mystery to Mastery class. It's been almost a decade since we lost him and we still feel his heartbeat carry on in everything the Dojo has grown into.

🙋 Who is the scholarship for?
We’re looking for someone who is an original, committed soul who has an unstoppable spirit but may not have the unstoppable means to step into the power and possibility of their voice.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, apply now or nominate a friend. We want to help you build a successful, sustainable career doing what you love.

⏰ Get your applications in now! Deadline to apply is August 3rd!

https://buff.ly/3LgfKfq

It's all smiles and sunshine at the Summer of VO! 🌞

Thank you to our first batch of students for surfing the waves of VO with us. We can't wait to see you ride even higher on your VO journey! 🏄

The V.O. Dojo's Summer of VO is our summer workshop which includes You Should Do Voiceover Launchpad + Workouts, 2 months of our hands-on CORE program where you work with fellow VO's, & a Fight Club Spectator Seat to get your voice in front of a crucial decision maker...PLUS 3 BONUSES! 🤯

Got the summer blues? Tired of treading the turbulent V.O. waters alone? ❤️‍🩹

Join our warm, friendly community and take advantage of our amazing Summer of VO program before July 13th! 🧡 🎙️

⏬ SIGN-UP LINK DOWN BELOW! ⏬

thevodojo.com/summerofvo

Cool off this summer by diving into our Summer of VO! ☀️

The V.O. Dojo's Summer of VO is our summer workshop which includes You Should Do Voiceover Launchpad + Workouts, 2 months of our hands-on CORE program & a Fight Club Spectator Seat...PLUS 3 BONUSES! 🎉

Don't forget, today is the LAST DAY we’re offering a special $50 discount when you use the promo code USA50 at checkout!

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Question time! Is there a genre of voiceover that you aren't working in right now that you want to learn more about? 🤔

Which one(s)? 📚🚗📺📻🎮

What is The V.O. Dojo? If you’re new to our online community or happened upon our account while scrolling, welcome! 👋

We’re a training, networking, and resource center connecting voiceover actors of all levels, from those with an initial spark of interest to seasoned V.O. professionals. Whether you’re just starting or already repped and booking, our goal is to provide training and a space to grow. 🌱

We encourage voiceover artists to approach their craft fearlessly and with the wisdom of a warrior. 💪 And not only concentrate on formal skills and techniques, but also on the mind/body/spirit connection necessary to communicate your truth and connect with your audience. 🗣️

Check out our programs on our website, thevodojo.com, or sign up for a FREE Voiceover Once Over career consultation. We’d love to learn more about your voiceover goals!

Time for another this or that! Would you rather dub a television series or be part of a loop group for a movie? Let's see which one comes out on top!

We always learn so much from the amazing Lisa Fischoff of Broadcasters LLC. Thank you for leading us in an intensive on all things Commercial Voiceover!

Our July Fight Club Voiceover events are now on the website. See how voiceover decision makers decide in this opportunity to network with other working voice pros and up your game with practical experience and individual feedback from top industry decision makers.

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📢 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! 📢

From foundation to finish, the Daniel Escobar Scholarship builds VO careers! Fabian Cook Jr and Frank Dozier, the 2022 & 2023 recipients, shares how our scholarship laid the groundwork for their thriving VO careers. 🔨 😁

Tune in TOMORROW at 10 am PT to hear their stories and find out how you can turn stagnation and procrastination into propagation and elation! 🙌

Sign up through the link below. ⬇️

https://buff.ly/4crCIMk