VO coach in NYC?

[vintajo]

I'm looking for a good VO coach in NYC. I'm studying with someone now who feels I'm ready for my demo and I disagree. I need a very HONEST second opinion...someone who will not rush the demo. A lot of people are offering packages and I don't want to do that. I also would like to find someone who has experience with characters and animation because I'd like to focus on that area more than I have been with my current coach. Anyone have a good coach you can recommend?

Thanks!

[JoeActor]

Susan Berkley is up that way (NJ I think)- website at: Voice Over Training and Instruction | Web Based Classes and Training (http://www.greatvoice.com/)

I haven't taken any coaching from her, but she seems respected and pretty popular.
I know she has boot camps and other classes...

There's also the voiceover resource guide that may have some more coaches at: Voice Over Resource Guide (http://www.voiceoverresourceguide.com/)

Hope this helps,
Joe J Thomas
www.JoeActor.com (http://www.JoeActor.com)

[Steve Cotsalas]

Give Peter Rofe a call,he's in Manhattan.Outstanding, no BS kinda guy.If you got the chops, he's the guy.If you don't have the chops for VO, he'll tell you that too.

His site is : : Welcome to PDR Voice Over Coaching! : : A great site for actors and others who choose to use their voices on tv, animation, radio, film and commercials. The only place to find your perfect voice over coach to suit your voice over needs. The only (http://www.pdrvoicecoaching.com/)

He's provided me with a lot of insight(and coaching) into the VO business, and shaved years off the learning curve for me.
Not only does he coach, but he's a working Pro, so he's always up to date.
Be careful out there...there's a lot of blue sky stuff thrown around.Make sure you find someone who'll give you a professional point of view, without the hype.
Anyway, if you like his website, give Peter a holler, tell him I said hey.
Steve

[Marian Massaro]

Hi!

If you're looking for a great vo coach that works with animation and character development -- check out Bob Bergen Official Web Site (http://www.bobbergen.com) He's one of the most in-demand vo artists working in today's top animated films.. Just got word that he's coming to NY to teach his Weekend VO Animation Workshop on Dec. 6 and 7, 2008... Email me at marian@marianmassaro.com or give me a call if interested..

Thx!

Marian
914-948-7515

[Marian Massaro]

One more point -- I've booked 3 animated film projects since I've been studying with him... Considering I never did before -- I think that's an "interesting" coincidence...! :)

[vintajo]

Thanks for all the info guys! I called Peter Rofe a couple weeks ago but he was booked...I think I'll call again to see if anything has opened up!

[Marian Massaro]

Hi -- I just got word that Bob Bergen will be coming to NY in December to do his Animation Voice-Over Workshop in NYC. Call or email me for details. Because the info's so new, it's not up on his website page yet, but will appear there shortly:

Bob Bergen Official Web Site: Appearances (http://www.bobbergen.com/appearances.htm)

Thanks, Marian
914-948-7515-home studio
Email: marian@marianmassaro.com