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"A Vocal Coaching Method from Voicemaster" Created and Produced by Steve Hudson, more information available at The PSR™ Vocal Coaching Method from Voice Master.

From first look, the PSR Method packaging lets you know this is a first class product. From the embossed padded binder down to the Voicemaster pencil, this is a well thought out “voiceover class in a box”.

Author Steve Hudson has taken the basic principles of good voiceover and whittled them down to their simplest elements. Then using the same few pieces of copy throughout the course, he takes the student through these elements step by step. The net result is that when you finish the course, you are able to compare your first and last recordings of the same script and monitor your improvement. By using the same script, you really get to explore the nuances of the words and interpretation opportunities of the script in an in-depth way that many voice classes and voice books don’t allow time for.

By studying and reviewing the same pieces of copy in-depth, you also develop a confidence and knowledge of the basics that you can take to analyzing any piece of copy.

Steve is not only a world-class voice over artist, but a master trainer and it shows in the arrangement and delivery of his curriculum. Every concept is clearly explained in easy to understand language. The material is delivered logically and thoroughly and was professionally recorded and voiced by Steve, who is the perfect presenter for this type of project.

Priced similar to many “live” beginning voice workshops, the PSR method is a good alternative to those who aren’t near a live workshop and want to take that first step toward a career in voice acting. It is designed to be an ongoing training worked on over several weeks. In fact, Steve recommends a daily practice of 60 minutes a day as you work through the course.

My only initial concern with the package was that it didn’t allow for “teacher feedback” as in a live class. However, at the end of the 2nd cd Steve addresses that concern by soliciting the student to send in the first and last recordings as a kind of “final exam”. He even offers a diploma upon successful completion of this last step. He wraps it up by also offering to answer any final questions the student might have.

This is a well thought out package I will highly recommend for beginning voice actors. And it is a terrific course for any non-voice people (Lawyers, CEO’s,HR trainers etc) that need to improve their vocal presentation skills. I completed the cd course feeling inspired and ready for whatever auditions the email inbox could throw at me.