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COURSE CURRICULUM

​We offer classes for all ages & stages. Below is the order of our curriculum:

  • Introduction to Voiceover with Sue Boyajian

  • Intermediate Voice Acting: Commercial & Animation with Wolfie Trausch & Nancy Sullivan

  • Advanced Commercials with Nancy Linari & Guest Directors

  • Advanced Animation 1 with Nancy Sullivan & Guest Director

  • Advanced Animation & Video Games + with Sue Boyajian & Guest Directors

Not sure where to start? Email us to set up a consultation! voiceoveracademy@gmail.com

Class Age Notice: Unless otherwise stated, classes are for actors ages 18 and up, (or actors who are considered legal 18). If you have any questions, please feel free to email us before signing up. 

Refund Notice: Refunds on any classes are permitted 14 business days before the class start date. (If you need a refund, please be advised that you will be refunded the purchase amount, minus processing fees.) 

Outstanding Balances: If you select to purchase "half now, half later" or a "deposit" on a class, the remaining balance is due 14 days before the class start date. 

Educational Opportunity: Each class is a teaching opportunity. The presence of an industry professional is not a promise of employment or representation. The intent of each class is solely educational. Each teacher is thoroughly vetted and provides us with a class syllabus to ensure students are getting the most out of each class. 

All In-Person classes are held at Aura Sound & Color, located at 217 N Lake Street, Burbank, CA. 

Current Class Schedule

  • Introduction to Voiceover (6-weeks) 🌟  January Session
    Introduction to Voiceover (6-weeks) 🌟  January Session
    Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM PST – Feb 19, 2026, 10:00 PM PST
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    In this six-week course, you'll learn the nuts & bolts of voiceover from industry veteran actor and casting director, Susan Boyajian. Click to learn more.
  • Ongoing for Curriculum Graduates
    Ongoing for Curriculum Graduates
    Jan 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – Mar 04, 2026, 10:00 PM
    Online
    *Open to curriculum students graduates only*
  • *Sold Out - See March Class Below* Anime Intensive with Jess & Grant George & Stephanie Sheh 💥
    *Sold Out - See March Class Below* Anime Intensive with Jess & Grant George & Stephanie Sheh 💥
    Feb 23, 2026, 7:00 PM PST – Mar 09, 2026, 11:00 PM PDT
    In Person
    SOLD OUT with long waitlist - please see March-April class!
  • Animation with Meredith Layne, Voice Director & Casting Director 💕  (ADDED NIGHT)
    Animation with Meredith Layne, Voice Director & Casting Director 💕  (ADDED NIGHT)
    Mar 03, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aura Sound & Color, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Meredith Layne is an Emmy® Award–winning casting and voice director known for her work on major animated series, including X-Men ’97 and Invincible. She shares her expertise in voice performance, direction, and the creative process behind bringing characters to life.
  • Tyler Chapman Casting Director Workshop 🤠
    Tyler Chapman Casting Director Workshop 🤠
    Mar 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Tyler Chapman has nearly two decades of casting and voice directing experience at industry-leading studios such as Netflix, the Walt Disney Company, Marvel Animation, and DreamWorks Animation. From 2019-2023, Tyler developed and managed Netflix’s Adult Animation Casting department.
  • Intermediate Commercial & Animation (6-weeks) 🌟 🌟
    Intermediate Commercial & Animation (6-weeks) 🌟 🌟
    Mar 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – Apr 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    This intermediate-level class is in a split format: Wolfie Trausch will teach Commercial the first three weeks, Kiff Vandenheuvel will teach Animation the following three weeks. Thursdays, 7-10pm March 5th - April 9th
  • Anime Intensive with Jess & Grant George 💥
    Anime Intensive with Jess & Grant George 💥
    Mar 23, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT – Apr 06, 2026, 10:00 PM PDT
    In Person
    Anime directors and legendary anime actors Jessica & Grant George teach the ins and outs of anime! From character archetypes, finding your anime voice/characters in your wheelhouse, how to perform anime-style reads) & more.
  • Ongoing for Curriculum Graduates (March Session)
    Ongoing for Curriculum Graduates (March Session)
    Mar 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 04, 2026, 10:00 PM
    Online
    *Open to curriculum students graduates only*
  • Debra Wilson: Character Creation through Action
    Debra Wilson: Character Creation through Action
    Mar 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    On-camera and voice acting legend Debra Wilson joins us for a one-night intensive, teaching you her approach to character creation.
  • Brian Nefsky, Park Performance Technique (CD for Disney Imagineering)
    Brian Nefsky, Park Performance Technique (CD for Disney Imagineering)
    Apr 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Since 1999, Brian Nefsky has contributed to voice and creative projects for Walt Disney theme parks and cruise lines. In this small workshop, he shares techniques and approaches used in theme park voiceover.
  • Introduction to Voiceover (6-weeks) 🌟  April Session
    Introduction to Voiceover (6-weeks) 🌟  April Session
    Apr 08, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT – May 13, 2026, 10:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    In this six-week course, you'll learn the nuts & bolts of voiceover from industry veteran actor and casting director, Susan Boyajian. Click to learn more.
  • Pierce O'Toole: Video Game Audition Techniques
    Pierce O'Toole: Video Game Audition Techniques
    Apr 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Recommended for Intermediate and Advanced-Level actors. This class focuses on creating video game auditions that stand out. Students will learn how to make strong, playable choices, bring specificity to short sides, and elevate reads beyond a basic “correct” performance.
  • Shelby Young  💥 Audition Techniques and Character Work with Animation Legend
    Shelby Young  💥 Audition Techniques and Character Work with Animation Legend
    Apr 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Train with animation legend Shelby Young in a focused class on audition techniques and character work for animation. Best known as Princess Leia (Star Wars/LEGO), Yuko (Persona 3 Reload), and roles in God of War: Ragnarök and Hades II 💥
  • The Art of the Dub with Brett Calo
    The Art of the Dub with Brett Calo
    Apr 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    If you've ever auditioned for a dubbing project, you know that you're usually going in blind -- no video, no voice reference. Learn from one of the top Dubbing Casting Directors in town to stack the odds in your favor! 🌟
  • Schedule a Home Studio Consultation
    Schedule a Home Studio Consultation
    Email to schedule
    Virtual or In-Person
    Ready to set up your first recording set-up or upgrade your booth? Work one-on-one with an engineer, either virtually or in-person*
  • Voiceover for Young Actors, (ages 8-15) with Skyler Brigmann
    Voiceover for Young Actors, (ages 8-15) with Skyler Brigmann
    Date and time is TBD
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Seasoned voice actor Skyler Brigmann, (Thunderbolts*, Tumble Leaf, Blue Beetle, & more), leads an action-packed weekend workshop for young actors, ages 8-15!
  • Date and time is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    Zoom
    If you're struggling with any speech issues and are interested in doing group workouts with a licensed speech pathologist in a group Zoom setting, sign up here to express interest!
  • Demo Reel
    Demo Reel
    Schedule your consultation
    Schedule your consultation
    Location is TBD
    Commercial, Animation, Video Game Demo Reel Production. Note: Prior to working on your demo reel, please use this form to schedule a free consultation to discuss where you are in your voiceover journey, to determine if now is the best time to record your demo reel(s).
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