TVAS FAQS

No experience is required. While some students do come in with some voice acting or related experience, many students come in completely brand new. All experience levels are welcome!

Our Voice Over Skill Assessment session or Intro to Voice Over Workshop is the perfect first step. You’ll read scripts, get feedback, and learn what the industry really looks like today.

A great voice is helpful, but more importantly, voice over is about acting, storytelling, mic technique, and consistency. We help you build the skills that actually book work.

Welcome home. We specialize in safe, supportive training spaces. You’re not alone, and you’ll never be forced to read before you’re ready.

Most students start with:

• Intro to Voice Over Workshop
• 4-Week Beginner Course, and/or
• A Voice Over Skill Assessment (email info@thevoiceactorstudio.com to book)

If you’re unsure, book a Guidance Counseling session, and we’ll map out your path.

It varies widely. For most people, it’s more like months to a year or more, not weeks. We’ll help you build a realistic plan and pace.

Think of VO like the gym. Consistency matters. Many students attend:

• A weekly Mic Drop-In (formerly called Ongoing) workshop
• Plus a Specialty workshop or Private Coaching Session monthly

Our Mic Drop-In (formerly Ongoing) workshops are your “Weekly Mic Work!” The best way to develop your voice over chops is by doing it frequently and consistently! Think of Mic Drop-Ins as your continued general education – they meet weekly, with performance as the primary focus. To master any craft, ongoing training and professional feedback is crucial. “Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum” (Repetition is the Mother of Learning). Please note that we also sell our Mic Drop-In workshops in packages of 4 or 8.
– The Mic Drop-In 4-Pack expires 30 days after purchase.
– The Mic Drop-In 8-Pack expires 60 days after purchase.
*All sales final.

Specialty workshops, or “focused learning,” are booked as individual workshops that focus on specific areas of your voice over journey, whether it’s performance, tech, or business. Choose workshops that align with your interests and goals!
*All sales final. No refunds.

We pride ourselves on bringing the best of the best to TVAS. To ensure our Voicers receive the most well-rounded and insightful voiceover education, in addition to our stellar team of voiceover coaches, we often invite some of the most sought-after voiceover experts and professionals to lead TVAS Exclusive Events at our studio. This is also where you can find our FREE Zooms with our TVAS coaches, Demo Ready Reviews with Melissa Moats, and more. From video game legends to top-notch LA casting directors to animation superstars, keep an eye out for our next TVAS Exclusive Event!

In addition to your workshop study, spend some time with your favorite TVAS coach!

Work with one of our skilled and experienced coaches privately! Our Private Coaching Sessions include script-reading, professional direction, and constructive, helpful feedback. After your lesson, you’ll receive an mp3 file of your recordings and your coach’s audible notes. Private Coaching Sessions are Virtual via Zoom.

We also have Private Coaching Sessions available for business/marketing consulting and recording/editing!

To book a Private Coaching Session, please email info@thevoiceactorstudio.com.

We understand it can be difficult getting our schedules to align, especially if you live outside of the Pacific Time Zone! We suggest checking out our On Demand Workshops in the TVAS Shop and also exploring Private Coaching Sessions with us, which can be catered to your schedule. To book a Private Coaching Session with one of our TVAS coaches, please email info@thevoiceactorstudio.com. 

All training is done through live Zoom sessions. You’ll receive a link after registration.

You can find the Zoom link and passcode on the Workshop Details Page – log in to your Voicer Portal and click on Workshops, then (depending on the workshop) click on Specialty Workshops, Ongoing Workshops, or TVAS Exclusive Events. Then select the workshop you are attending – the Zoom link and passcode will be listed there. Follow the same process when looking for the Zoom links related to a Course you’re attending.

If you’re experiencing trouble with the Zoom link or are unable to locate it, please email teamtvas@thevoiceactorstudio.com BY 4PM THE DAY OF THE WORKSHOP OR BY 6PM THE EVENING PRIOR TO A MORNING OR AFTERNOON WORKSHOP! Please note, we do our best to respond to all messages as quickly as possible, but if you ask for a link 10 minutes before a workshop begins, we might not be able to get it to you in time.

Who doesn’t love saving money? You can check out one of our Mic Drop-In workshops for $99, and then when you fall in love with voice acting with us, save with a Mic Drop-In 4-Pack or 8-Pack! Once you purchase a package, the credits will be added to your account in our Voicer Portal.

Then you can use your credits to RSVP to the Mic Drop-In workshop(s) you’d like to attend! The more you buy, the more you SAVE!

– The Mic Drop-In 4-Pack expires 30 days after purchase.
– The Mic Drop-In 8-Pack expires 60 days after purchase.
*All sales final.

1. Log into your Voicer Portal here.
2. On the menu to the left, select Workshops, then Mic Drop-In (formerly Ongoing).
3. Select the Mic Drop-In(s) you’d like to attend.
4. Choose the attendance option you would prefer and click “Add to Cart.”
5. You can add another booking, or you can proceed to your cart/checkout.
6. At checkout, when you get to the “Payment Details” page, check the box next to “Mic Drop-In Credits.” The number of Mic Drop-In credits you have available will pop up. Type in the number of Mic Drop-In credits you wish to use, and then click “Pay.”

If you’ve registered for the waitlist for a workshop, you’ll be notified via email if any spots open up. Once a spot opens up, all waitlisted students will receive an email notification and spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

If you requested a workshop with prerequisites (Audiobook Intensive, Character Intensive, Commercial Performance Advanced, Telephony 3, etc.), we must verify that the proper workshops have been taken before you can enroll. If you did in fact complete one of the prerequisites prior to the launch of the new Voicer Portal, please email info@thevoiceactorstudio.com and we can override the prerequisite and help you book.

Please create a FREE profile in our Voicer Portal – this is where you’ll be able to access the Zoom links for our workshops.

Once you’ve created your profile, please email teamtvas@thevoiceactorstudio.com with the Subject Line: TT or IG Intro to VO Winner. Please advise your First and Last Name (NOT your username), and then we’ll add you to the workshop!

Email the following details to info@thevoiceactorstudio.com, and we’ll get you set up!

– Your Groupon voucher/redemption number (the one without dashes)
– The date you’d like to attend (available dates can be found here)

Policies vary by workshop. Some are recorded for personal review; some are not due to copy/casting restrictions.

For performance-based workshops, mp3 audio recordings of your reads are emailed within a few days of the workshop. If you haven’t received the link after a few days, please email audio@thevoiceactorstudio.com, and our engineering team will send it to you.

Please email teamtvas@thevoiceactorstudio.com for assistance.

No, you just need just a smartphone, tablet, or computer, and an internet connection! For auditioning and booking work, you’ll eventually need a basic home recording setup at a minimum. We’ll help you build it the right way.

It depends on your space, voice, and budget. Book Home Studio Setup or Private Tech Coaching, and we’ll make specific recommendations before you spend money on a mic. 

Absolutely! We offer Virtual Studio Visits where we screen-share and walk you through setup, testing, and sound treatment.

There are many things you can fast-track in life, but becoming a professional voice actor isn’t one of them. Skill development takes time and dedication. Becoming a fully-equipped voice actor requires many skill sets including: dynamic vocal performance, the ability to understand and apply direction, home studio gear & audio recording/tech knowledge and capabilities, as well as understanding and becoming proficient with the vast industry-wide business & marketing expectations/applications. Most serious talent preparing themselves to work professionally in this field train consistently with us for six to twelve months minimum.

Voice over genres where work can be found include: commercials, eLearning, audiobooks, corporate narration, animation, video games, telephony/IVR, explainers, promo, live announce, in-show narration, and more. There are many ways to find this work, including: direct marketing, production company talent rosters, VO agents & managers, pay-to-play websites, online marketplaces, social media, and more. 

No. The industry is largely remote-friendly now. Most of our students work from home studios worldwide.

Your demo is your #1 marketing tool and an important investment in your career, so take your time finding your voice and refining your skills and range. You never want to rush recording your voiceover demo; we highly recommend taking your time and doing it right. Having your demo produced is a big deal, so professional training and guidance is strongly encouraged; our experienced team of coaches can help you determine when you’re truly ready

Once you can confidently and consistently self-direct and craft bookable performances on your own, we recommend booking a one-on-one Demo Ready Review with Melissa Moats (found under TVAS Exclusive Events) to be sure that you’re ready. Melissa will not only assess your performances, she’ll help you decide which demo type(s) makes the most sense for you and will create a custom action plan for the next steps in your career. 

We don’t place talent, but we absolutely:

• Prepare you for submissions
• Help you research production companies and agencies
• Coach you through marketing, outreach, and branding

While we adore kids and how wildly creative they are, to attend workshops or study privately at our studio, the minimum age requirement is 16 years of age.

We offer a few different membership options; you can read about what each of them offers on our website under Services > Memberships.

Please note that our paid Pro Membership and Pro Plus Membership do require a 12-month commitment. We do not offer refunds, credits, or exchanges. 

We do! You’ll love rockin’ your TVAS threads!

Simply log into our Voicer Portal (create a FREE profile if you haven’t already). Once you are logged in, go to the menu on the left and click on Shop > TVAS Merch. Once you select your awesome t-shirt or hoodie, select your size and we’ll mail it right to ya!

We do! Simply log into our Voicer Portal (create a FREE profile if you haven’t already – you must have your own account to purchase), then go to the menu on the left and click on Shop > Gift Cards. Select one of the preset dollar amounts (inputting custom amounts is not available at this time). Once you finish checking out, you’ll be given a code/gift card number to give to your giftee. When they’re logged in to their own TVAS account, they can enter that gift card number and use their balance to purchase Voiceover Workshops, Courses, and more!