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2008 schedule
Page last updated
May 02, 2008
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DATE |
TIME |
WORKSHOP |
COST |
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May 3 |
10:00 am
start time |
WCS Voice Gym
with
Steve Allen
at
Sync Spot |
$125.00+gst
(alumni)
$150.00+gst (non-alumni) |
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Jun.7-8 |
9:00-5:00
both days |
Weekend
Voice-Over Introduction
Jonathan Love
facilitating |
$300.00+gst |
NOTE: All workshops are subject to
schedule change if circumstances dictate the need.
Arrangements are made for either a refund or a rescheduled
workshop (whichever is more accommodating).
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Workshops
Introductory Level
Weekend Voice-Over
Introduction
Two days
packed with start-up information about commercial and
narration voice-over. You'll learn about scripts and how to
interpret them, microphone technique, working through
difficult words, how to take care of your voice, and of course
how to work with producers, engineers and other studio
professionals. Get a taste of what voice-over is all about
with Voice Spot WCS at
one of Calgary's top notch studios with facilitating from
one of Calgary's most successful voice-over performers.
An
'entry level' workshop designed for those who have little or
no experience in commercial voice-over but feel that
performing on microphone may be interesting, fun and, more
importantly, lucrative. Class sizes are limited to a maximum
of 12 people to ensure each participant individual attention
and quality one on one critique during their individual
microphone performances.
All scripts
used for microphone performances during class
are from actual sessions in addition to some which were created
especially for WCS workshops. A broad range of script
styles are covered ranging from narration, real person, characterization, etc.
You will go through a series of warm-ups,
voice care instruction and other aspects of voice-over
will be revealed to you.
Participants have 10 minutes to perform a script in the recording studio with a
professional engineer as well as a professional voice talent directing each
session. At the end of the workshop you will receive your personalized CD
containing your full recording session, including all feedback and/or
direction given by the producer/facilitator. Personalized feedback, specific to
your performance, will be given immediately after the recording session.
Date(s): June
7-8, 2008
Hours: 9:00 -
5:00
Class Location:
Best Western
Facilitator:
Jonathan Love
Recording at:
Sync Spot
Cost:
$300.00+gst
Deposit of
$100.00 required for registration.
Intermediate Level
Weekend Intensive Training for
Microphone Performance
(accelerated)
As with the popular
8 week
"Intensive Training for Microphone Performance" workshop this
is an 'intermediate level' workshop modified to run within a
weekend. Run over one weekend this class makes it the prime
solution for folks not residing in the city or those who have
other time constraints. A variety of script styles are covered
ranging from narration, real person, characterization, and
more
to ensure that a broad range of voice-over technique is
covered.
This is the logical "next step" after the
Weekend Voice-Over
Introduction workshop... this is when we get more serious.
An 'intermediate level' workshop
which has been modified to run over the course of one weekend
rather than 8 evenings. This is the perfect class for folks
unable to attend evening classes or multiple week long classes
due to proximity to the city or other scheduling constraints.
A class size of no more than 8 to 10 people ensures individual
attention and quality one on one critique. Scripts used during
class are from actual studio sessions in addition to some
which are created especially for the Voice Spot WCS workshops.
This ensures that a variety of script styles are covered
ranging from narration, real person, characterization, etc.
to ensure
that a broad range of voice-over technique is covered.
The opportunity to focus on individual script styles and other key components of
the industry are available in this workshop. WCS will pass on inside information
about what studio directors and/or producers are looking for. This program
culminates with an intense recording session in a professional sound studio.
Portions of the recording session are showcased on this website and are
distributed to some of the top Calgary studios.
Date(s): April
19 & 20, 2008
Hours: 9:00 -
5:00
Class Location:
Best Western Suites Downtown
Facilitator:
Paul
Boucher
Recording at:
Ear Candy
Cost:
$425.00+gst
Deposit of
$150.00 required for registration.
Intermediate/ADVANCED
Level

Voice
Spotlight Character Development
is a one day
microphone intensive day dedicated entirely to character
development/animation. The class where you can follow your
passion to perform and a great opportunity to let those
characters come out and play.
Scripts used during class are from actual studio sessions in
addition to some which are created especially for the Voice
Spot WCS workshops. Emphasis is stressed on building
characters through the use of layering where it all begins
with "you".
New
to the Voice Spot WCS workshop family Voice Spotlight
Character Development is
an 'intermediate to advanced level' workshop. The class where
you can follow your passion to perform and a great opportunity
to let those characters come out and play.
A class size of no more than 12
people ensures individual attention and quality critique. Scripts used during class
are from actual studio sessions in addition to some which are created
especially for the Voice Spot WCS workshops. Emphasis is stressed on building
characters through the use of layering where it all begins
with "you".
Voice Spotlight
Character
Development runs for 6 hours in
a classroom environment with microphone access for script performances. In
addition to the 6 hour class individual recording sessions are booked at one of
Calgary's top recording studios* for an intense 15 to 20 minute session with
direction from an engineer from that studio.
Class Dates: TBA, Hours:
6 hours
Class Location:
TBA, Facilitator:
Jonathan Love
Recording Date:
TBA, Start
Time: TBA
Recording at:
TBA,
Engineering: TBA
Cost:
$250.00+gst
Deposit of
$100.00 required for registration.
* Different studios are
booked from workshop to workshop. Check schedule for actual studio booked for
your class.

Voice Spotlight
Narration is another
microphone intensive voice-over work focusing on narration.
Where storytelling and pacing are emphasized regardless if the
piece is corporate, documentary or instructional. This class
offers a great opportunity to tell a story and have everyone
listening, no matter who your audience may be.
A class size of no more than 10
people ensures individual attention and quality critique. Scripts used during class
are from actual studio sessions in addition to some which are created
especially for the Voice Spot WCS workshops. The use of a variety of scripts
allows for multiple narration styles to be performed in
addition to recognizing the importance of analyzing the script
correctly and knowing who your audience is.
Voice Spotlight Narration
runs for 6 hours in a classroom
environment with microphone access for script performances. In addition to the
6 hour class individual recording sessions are booked at one of Calgary's top
recording studios* for an intense 15 to 20 minute session with direction from an
engineer from that studio.
Class Date: TBA Hours:
6 hours
Class Location:
TBA
Facilitator: Paul
Boucher
Recording Date(s):
TBA Start Time: TBA
Recording at:
TBA, Engineering: TBA
Cost:
$250.00+gst
Deposit of
$100.00 required for registration.
* Different studios are
booked from workshop to workshop. Check schedule for actual studio booked for
your class.
Voice Spotlight
Commercial is a focus on
commercial microphone voice-over work. How to make the most of
the 15 or 30 second spot you have to perform. Making it
believable - a short performance that "you" get behind. Learn
to quickly determine your target audience and how to perform
the script not read the script.
The final member of the
Voice Spotlight
family is Commercial. An 'intermediate to advanced level'
workshop. The class where you are directed to bringing 15 or
30 second spots to life, taking the spot from merely being a
read to a great performance instead. Script
interpretation and analysis are covered to ensure you "get it"
when you voice the spot no matter how big or small it may be.
A class size of no more than 12
people ensures individual attention and quality critique. Scripts used during class
are from actual studio sessions in addition to some which are created
especially for the Voice Spot WCS workshops. Emphasis is stressed on remaining
"you", understanding the script and who your audience is,
bringing emotion and truth to your performance.
Voice Spotlight Commercial
runs for 6 hours in a classroom
environment with microphone access for script performances. In addition to the
6 hour class individual recording sessions are booked at one of Calgary's top
recording studios* for an intense 15 to 20 minute session with direction from
the studio's engineer.
Class Date: TBA Hours:
6 hours
Class Location:
TBA, Facilitator: TBA
Recording Date:
TBA Start Time: TBA
Recording at:
TBA
Engineering: TBA
Cost:
$250.00+gst
Deposit of
$100.00 required for registration.
* Different studios are
booked from workshop to workshop. Check schedule for actual studio booked for
your class.
WCS Voice Gym
–
specifically for voice-over talent or those who
have taken a WCS voice workshop and want more microphone time with
scripts of your choosing or those supplied by Voice Spot WCS
and sometimes the studio. As the name of the class implies
this is a gym with the intention of keeping you in top voicing
form. Get all direction from the engineer at the controls in
the studio.
This
Gym will be held at a professional studio in Calgary with that
engineer coaching
you through the script material. The focus of this class is to fine
tune performances, eliminate material which may not work for a
performer, help to discover the range that each person has,
and in many cases help to nail down material that might be
suitable for an upcoming demo.
The class
will accommodate between 4 and 6 participants and run for
2 to 3 hours.
This is not a teaching class but rather coaching for microphone performance only.
Audio is captured to CD for pickup later. In some cases the
CDs can be taken home same day.
Date: May 3,
2008
Hours: 10:00 am -
12:00 (or 1:00pm)
Location:
Sync Spot
Director/Engineer:
Steve Allen
Cost:
$125.00+gst (alumni), $150.00+gst (non-alumni)
Payment in
full required in advance for registration.
Business &
Marketing for Performers*
The workshop geared for
performers trying to get ahead in
the industry who want some business tips or need some
direction. Designed to help talent market themselves and
make themselves more marketable for their agents (if applicable). Information in this class may also help answer the
questions of what exactly an agent can do, should do and
is expected to do for you.
NEW special
feature focusing on the realities of the "Home Studio".
Dedicated to
performers trying to get ahead in
the industry who want some business tips or need some
direction. This workshop is designed to help talent market themselves and
make themselves more marketable for their agents (if applicable). Information in this class may also help answer the
questions of what exactly an agent can do, should do and
is expected to do for you.
The WCS Marketing &
Business for Performers workshop benefits from the cumulative successes of both
Dan Willmott and Paul Boucher
–
two performers who together have over 50 years of experience between them.
If you've done some professional development in a
WCS workshop or elsewhere this workshop is the answer to:
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What next?
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Where to go?
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What you need to get going?
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What to charge? What are the fees based on?
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How to market yourself?
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How much business & how much show?
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Do I need an agent? When should I get an agent?
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How do I get clients outside my community?
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How much technology do I need to have/know to run
my business (home studio)?
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What is
ACTRA?
Discover how to find your own image, turn yourself into a product
successfully and how not to under sell your product (your talent). There are
also tips on how to extend your visual acting and performance skills into the
voice arena.
A new addition
to the class is
a
special feature focusing on the realities of the "Home Studio" for voice-over.
What are the options out there if you do not have a home studio? How easy/hard
is it to set up and how professional can you really be using a "home studio"?
Want to be treated and paid more
professionally?
The solution is to start marketing yourself more professionally.
Let us help you find the way.
Date: TBA
Hours:
10:00 - 3:30
Location: TBA
Facilitator:
Paul Boucher
Cost:
$250.00+gst
Deposit of
$100.00 required for registration.
*Does not
qualify for discounted alumni pricing in WCS voice-over
workshops
ADVANCED Level
The Master's Class
– the 'advanced level' workshop
definitely not intended for the inexperienced. This workshop is
for those who have been or are currently working in a
microphone related industry. Perhaps you are getting the auditions but
not necessarily the gig or maybe you want to get work in a
different area than you are currently getting most of your
voice work in. The recording sessions are scheduled for after
the weekend with Dan to ensure that you receive the most
coaching possible while he is in town.
This class is ideal for those
who want to be the best that they can be at their craft.
Dan Willmott is the consummate performer and he can help you
to be the best you can be too. Discover the barrier or wall that
is holding you back from your best performances.
This weekend will help to broaden
your talent and tune up on weak spots.
Areas that will be covered will
include:
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how to become an "Artist"
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how to sound more natural
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how to be better prepared to
perform
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how to perform commercials more
effectively
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how to broaden performance
abilities
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how to become a unique
personality
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how to breathe
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learn the secrets to get you
through "the problems"
Participants to this class will
supply the following*:
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a brief demo of your work (the
sample doesn’t have to be professionally produced but should give an idea of
where you are audibly and a bit about your style according to the scripts used
for the sample).
An mp3 sample forwarded to
info@voicespotwcs.com (CD sample is also acceptable). Best spot
"takes" from the Intensive Training for Microphone Performance class are
sufficient.
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a brief note or outline of what
it is you want to work on (what you are looking to improve or bad habits that
you may be trying to eliminate (if you know what they are), etc.).
The class size is limited to 8
participants to ensure quality one-on-one critique. The advanced
class is a definite "must take" for fine tuning
and skill honing for voice-over professionals, and/or for folks who
want an advanced level challenge to help reinforce, stretch
and develop their skills further.
The class runs for 2 full days over the course of a weekend. Recording will take
separately with one-on-one direction from the engineer of the scheduled studio. The opportunity to
focus on individual script styles and other key components of the industry are
available in this workshop.
*Audio is for Dan's ears only
and will not be shared with others.
Date(s): TBA
Hours: TBA
Class Location:
TBA
Facilitator: Dan
Willmott
Recording Date(s):
TBA
Recording Location:
TBA
Cost:
$450.00+gst
Deposit of
$150.00 required for registration.
Commercial VO Demo
Three sessions designed
specifically for WCS alumni to craft a quality demo CD with the
assistance and expertise of both a professional voice-over
talent and
one of Calgary's top producer/engineers.
Categorized as an "advanced" level class this one should be
taken when one is ready to cut a demo. The small class size
for this workshop ensures that you receive quality time
working on your demo choices and delivery styles.
Designed
specifically for WCS alumni to craft a quality demo CD.
Categorized as an "advanced" level class this one should only
be taken when one is certain that they are ready to cut a
demo. The small class size for this workshop ensures that you
receive quality time working on your demo choices and delivery
styles. It also maintains the group atmosphere of
encouragement and flow of fresh new ideas. Professional voice
artists taking this class will need either an Intensive
Training for Microphone Performance or Weekend VO Advanced to
participate in this class.
The workshop is comprised of 4 sessions, each laid
out in such a way that both the facilitator and Glenn will be able to
familiarize themselves and ascertain a positive direction for you. Through
a step by step process you work with the professionals to ensure that your demo
is unique. You will work closely with Glenn at the
Rainmakers' studios on your recording and post production. At the end of
this workshop you will walk away with a quality demo CD that you can be proud
of.
Date(s): TBA
Hours: TBA
Location: TBA
Facilitator(s): TBA
Cost:
$625.00+gst
Deposit of
$150.00 required for registration.
*Fourth session is booked privately with studio
engineer.
This workshop will NOT be covering narration
scripts at all since narration and commercial demos should always be separate
from one another (the same applies to character voices and/or singing demos).
GROUP RATES
Voice Spot WCS has group
rates available for most of its' workshops. The
WCS Voice Gyms and
Commercial VO Demo workshops
are not eligible for these group discounts.
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Group Rates |
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Group # |
Discount rate |
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4 |
5% |
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5 |
10% |
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6+ |
15% |
To take advantage of these group rates contact
Daina
with details.
Specialized Classes
Specialized classes are available from Voice Spot WCS. Classes
can be catered to accommodate an experience level of a group
or to target a very specific need in voice-over.
For more information about how a Specialized Class can be prepared for
your group's needs please contact
Daina.
How to register
Deposit is required for class registration.
For telephone registration VISA, MasterCard or
American Express are accepted.
Call 403.277-6767 for information on cheque
and/or money order deposits.
If applicable - "Early Bird Specials" require that full payment
(including GST) be paid by the deadline date specified for
applicable classes. For prompt money order or cheque payments
please contact the Voice Spot WCS office for more information.
Refunds & Withdrawals
Refunds:
A
full refund is given only when a class is cancelled by Voice
Spot WCS.
Withdrawals:
To withdraw
from a class, please contact 403.277-6767.
An administration fee of $25 will be levied for
all withdrawals submitted more than 5 business days prior to
the class beginning.
Deposits are non-refundable if withdrawal
notification is less than 5 business days before class is
scheduled to begin.
Insufficient Funds (NSF) cheques:
A $20 charge will be applied on NSF cheques
received by Voice Spot WCS.
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