I don’t mind being a shill in this particular blog article, ’cause I believe in Deb.

Deb Munro: voice talent, voice coach, and all-around dynamic personality is offering a pretty nice TeleVoice Workout, and has a couple of slots open.
If you’re seeking a great tune-up with somebody eminently knowledgeable, this might be just your ticket.  Click this link for contact info, and note her pitch below:

TeleVoice Opportunity

Can’t afford the workshops, travel, hotel and parking to get the training you need?.….let Top Voice Talent/Coach Deb Munro come to you from the comfort of home.

Join her TeleVoice Workout this Wednesday – Two session times to choose from – 2-4 p.m. EST or 8-10 p.m. EST.  All via telephone, skype or free internet phone services.

This is not a Webinar – this is a hands on mini workshop that will make a significant difference in your voice auditions.

This weeks focus will be complimentary to this years workshop – Audition Acrobatics – if you tuned in to her webinar or attended any of her workshops, you won’t want to miss your chance to work with her directly.  Run through the audition process from beginning to end and discover techniques that will help you to stand out above the rest.  Each talent will be catered to depending on his or her level of experience and all sessions will be recorded and sent to you after the workshop.

- Expand your voice skills
- Work on current auditions
- Discover voice techniques
- Honest direction without the sugarcoating
- Individual mic time
- Q & A
- Biz of the biz
- Marketing

These sessions are in your control. Follow class curriculum or create a session plan that will work for you

ONLY 4 students per session allowed for fair mic time.

Advanced registration required to arrange your participation preferences – TeleSeminar or Telephone Skype or other internet phone service.

Register immediately – only 2 spots left

Two hours with Deb Munro for only $105.00 – that’s over 50% savings

Working via skype or phone is  more successful than you know.  This is a good way to take this method for a test drive.  You’d  be amazed at what you can learn from the comfort of home.

After all this is an Audio Medium.  She only needs to hear you to tell you what you need to do to improve.

Two hours with the energizer bunny – one of the most honest, generous coaches out there today!

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By most accounts it was a huge success (my first and only meeting with Don LaFontaine).  Since it was in Las Vegas, I had access to the entire conference, in fact, I was its Emcee.

A year later, James Alburger and Penny Abshire – now on their own – launched the second VOICE (Voice Over International Creative Experience) in Los Angeles, and again I was lucky enough to be asked to be the host.

Which brings us to VOICE 2010.

The event has a sterling reputation, but there seems to be some lingering misconceptions, and I’d like to chime in on why they are, indeed, MYTHS.

VOICE  MYTH #1

VOICE is just for newbies.

Huh-uh…it’s for everybody, and you’ll see everybody there.  Everybody will have something to offer, and everybody will have something to gain.

It’s true that newbies may have the most to gain by attending, but then again, newbies in VO will see a steep learning curve in everything they do in this business when starting out.

Since networking is one of the three legs supporting the essence of VOICE, you will have a change to rub shoulders with people at all levels of expertise in voiceovers.  Certainly the instructors and presenters are among the more experienced, and really, you’ll find every other level of accomplishment represented…especially if YOU attend.

Forget sleep.  Go to all the mixers and all the scheduled presentations.  Mingle with people you only knew heretofore online.  It’s all about relationship.

VOICE  MYTH #2

VOICE is just a money-making venture.

Look, I haven’t seen James’ and Penny’s balance sheet, but my guess is their margin of profit is pretty thin.  No one would begrudge them returning SOMETHING on their investment… and when you think about it, THEY are the ones sticking their neck out.

In true American style, they take the risk, they reap the benefits.  They have no assurance that hundreds will register and come the many miles, and pay their dues (especially in THIS economy).  Yet there they are, spending the better part of their waking moments for at least one year, investing their own money, spending untold hours, wooing speakers, creating websites, promoting, promoting, scheduling, coaxing, arranging, calling, meeting, planning, and crossing their fingers.

Which brings us to….

VOICE  MYTH #3

VOICE costs too much.

You’ve got to be kidding!  I’m not going to force you to follow the bouncing ball here, but grab a calculator and do some elementary addition.  Sure, go ahead…add up the basic registration cost, the cost of the Hotel room (gorgeous and at a sizeable discount), travel costs, and meals/entertainment. Depending on how far you come, you may be pushing $1000.

Have you looked at how much it costs to spend an hour with the likes of Nancy Wolfson, Pat Fraley, Richard Horvitz, Peter Rofe, Deb Munro, MJ Lallo and others?  Well, they’re all there, they’re all presenting, and it’s all part of your cost of admission…all under one roof.

But here’s the big pay-off.  All those smart, experienced, talented, and approachable people just…usually….hang around.  And any enterprising passionate Voiceover talent would be crazy not to take advantage of the opportunity.  Again, networking is (to me) the biggest advantage of a hoe-down like this.  A chance to meet face-to-face the movers and shakers…the people with the pull, the aces with the answers, the jokers with the juice (OK, maybe I was trying too hard for alliteration).

HONORABLE MENTION MYTH:  Los Angeles is too far. Of course, that depends on where you are, but logically, and as a matter of practicality, it almost HAS to be in LA or NYC to get the caliber of presenters and talent close-at-hand, to be there.  Yes it’s easy on them, and perhaps hard on YOUR pocketbook, but that’s the business side of things that effects the bottom line of risk for a venture like this.  So, why LA, not NYC?  ‘Cause James and Penny are based in SoCal, have the most connections, and the best arrangements there.

(P.S. for the best answer to this question, ask Andy Boyns, who is determined to travel from Istanbul, Turkey for VOICE).
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I’ve tried to present these arguments even-handedly…but disclaimer:  I am again helping to host this event, and I’m even a presenter this time….so I have a vested interest in all this.  But really, I just bristle when I hear mention of the above 3 myths.

Myths tend to have their root in loose tongues and fast facts…but honestly, there’s not a shred of truth to any of these.

Click on the above logo today, and reserve your spot.  I swear, you will never regret it!

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….And that’s aside from all the usual great articles, tips, advice, ads, links, and referrals.

Check it out HERE.

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I’m re-printing all of Deb Munro‘s latest e-mail with all the last-minute announcements of VoiceLympics, plus her ADHD schedule of upcoming coaching sessions, and more…below.

If I’m lucky, I may be able to catch up to the cruise wrap-up party in LA.

BTW, HERE is the official VoiceLympics website.

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Welcome to our latest Chanti Cast

If you’re new, welcome!  For those of you who have been with us for a while, thanks for hanging in there.  Once the cruise is over we’ll be back to normal posting regular podcast/newsletters with tons of tips, auditions and more.  Don’t forget to look on our site.  Our previous newsletters and podcasts are full of tons of free tips and tricks.

I’ve been very busy voicing several projects and preparing for Our VoiceLympics Voiceover Workshop Cruise.  This event has turned out even bigger than we expected.  If you’re joining us, you will have the opportunity to work with 12 top VO coaches covering nearly every format, two studio tours in San Fran and LA, unlimited food and entertainment, two cocktail parties, Deb Munro’s 40^th B-day bash, Bob Bergen’s One man show, LA Wrap Party you will never forget, win tons of prizes and more.  I can’t stress enough what an incredible opportunity this is.  You will never get this many coaches in a workshop setting for this amount of money.

Scroll down for more info of what’s happening and how to register.  www.voicelympics.com

Workshops
Due to a very busy schedule I’ll only be teaching a few workshops for the remainder of 2009.
Selecting Styles Knowing what the client wants is key to landing the part.  We’ll teach you how to choose the right style to suit the script no matter your level of experience.  Work with formats, personalities and a variety of scripts and discover the style in you.
Talking Audio Long format narration is a lucrative part of this industry and there are many variations.  We will take you through a variety of genres such as Documentaries, Tutorial, Industrial, Audio Books and more.  We will teach you about consistency, mic technique, performance skills and troubleshooting tips you need to know that will save you time and a ton of headaches.

Philadelphia – August 29/30^th (only 5 spots left)
Vancouver – Sept 12/13^th
Dallas – Oct 17/18^th

Edmonton – Oct 31^st/Nov 1^st (special Character Class for Halloween you don’t want to miss)

Toronto – Nov 7/8^th with special guests Dave McRae and PN Agency – Roger King

Two full days from 9 am – 5 pm.  Full Workbook included.  All sessions recorded and sent home for review.
Cost is $395 but we will offer you a discounted rate of $345.00 until two weeks prior to the course

To register contact: workshops@micnme.com
604-459-5559

Of course don’t forget our TeleVoice Workouts – the last Wed of each month.  Due to an extremely busy voice work schedule I was unable to host July’s workshop but we’ll be back on board for Aug.  Register soon.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work on current auditions (have them directed for a better shot at booking the job), to brush up on current skills or just get your feet wet.  Each session is catered to your individual needs.  Only 4 participants max per session.  Two session times offered: 2-4 p.m. EST and 8-10 p.m. EST.  If this doesn’t work for your schedule, consider booking a private session.  All sessions are recorded and uploaded for your review.  Remember, I don’t need to see you, I need to hear you.  This is the most cost effective way to maintain or learn this craft in a workshop setting while still getting one on one.  $105.00 per session  Aug 26^th, 2009  Register – workshops@micnme.com There is more information on our website in the workshop section – www.micnme.com

Deb’s Latest Article – Taking Holidays Voice Acting Style!

I have attached the latest article I wrote on Taking Holidays Voice Acting Style. Whether you’re new to the industry or a working pro, this is a great article and a quick read.  I hope you enjoy.  http://www.debsvoice.com/newsletter/Entries/2009/8/5_Chanti_Cast_August_2009_files/Taking%20a%20Holiday%20Voice%20Acting%20Style.pdf

If this link doesn’t work, click on www.micnme.com and enter the Mic & Me site.  Click on Newsletters and look at our August Entry

VoiceLympics Voiceover Cruise

Here’s what you can look forward to
Top Training while on board the Norwegian Pearl for 5 days and 4 nights from Vancouver, B.C, to Astoria, OR, to San Fran, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Hands on workshops with Bob Bergen, Deb Munro, Julie Williams, Bill Holmes and Joyce Castellanos (Included in your workshop fee $750 or less)

All the food and entertainment included in your cruise fee ($440.00 and up)
Time off for some R & R (tons of workshop time with just the right amount of R & R)

Incredible prizes to be won throughout the cruise

2 Cocktail Parties

3 Celebrity Dinners on board

Deb Munro’s 40^th Birthday

Incredible scavenger hunt
and more

EVEN MORE TRAINING

- Studio Tour and Q & A of Voice One in San Francisco – with optional 5 hour workshop with Elaine Clark ($150.00)

- LA Studio Tour of Marc Graue Studios of one of the top recording studios in LA, Q & A with a fantastic panel, BBQ and Wrap party Hollywood style
(with some very special guests attending).  This is one party you don’t want to miss!

-        An opportunity to work with ONE of the following LA coaches for an extremely low rate

Ned Lott/MJ Lallo – ADR Class 5 hours (Only $225)
Tori Hartman – VO Class 4 hours(Only $150)

Sponsored by VoiceTrax West

Scott Brick – Audio  book Class 4 hours (Only $150)

George Whittam – Tech Talk  Class 4 hours (Only $150)

This is a workshop opportunity of a lifetime.  Up to 12 coaches for as little as $1400.00 (Including your cruise, food, entertainment and more)
We have all the students we need but I just wanted to give you one last opportunity to join us.  You won’t regret it!

Mic ‘n’ Me would like to thank our incredible line up of sponsors including:

Voice 2010

VoiceActing Academy
Voiceover Insider
VoiceOverXtra

Voiceover Universe

Voices.com

Eldorado Recording Services

Out of Hear.com

Rodney Saulsberry

VoiceHunter
VoicesinMedia

VO Planet

Blu Microphones
Elaine Clark
Voice One

Marc Graue
Voice Trax West

Scott Brick
Ned Lott

MJ Lallo

George Whittam

Tori Hartman
Nancy Wolfson
Robert Sciglimpaglia

Everyone gets the proper kudo’s, and besides, you can listen to each winner’s demo’s….always good perspective for guaging your own work against what’s out there.

Check it out….and congrats to friends Jeffrey Kafer, Deb Munro, and Kara Edwards for their wins.

Also, Pat Fraley for his LIfetime Achievement Award.  Who better to receive that!?

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