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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 for 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 80% of the class total cost.) 

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. 

Dylan McCollum Animation Demo
Abby Harlson Commercial Demo
Dylan McCollum Commercial Demo
Ben Stillwell Animation Demo
Riley Fussenegger Animation Demo
Victor DiBartolomeo Animation

Current Class Schedule

  • Introduction to Voiceover (6-weeks) 🌟
    Introduction to Voiceover (6-weeks) 🌟
    Jun 10, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT – Jul 15, 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.
  • Advanced Animation with Nancy Sullivan & Isaac Robinson-Smith
    Advanced Animation with Nancy Sullivan & Isaac Robinson-Smith
    Jun 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – Jul 30, 2026, 10:00 PM
    Aura Sound & Color, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    With Nancy Sullivan & guest director Isaac Robinson-Smith, you'll discover new characters & polish up those you have. Class includes both improv & script work for learning in a fun, positive, challenging atmosphere. Class open to students who are at or above the intermediate level.
  • ADR Anime Dubbing with Haley Veres (Anime Casting Director & Director)
    ADR Anime Dubbing with Haley Veres (Anime Casting Director & Director)
    Jun 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Haley Veres is an ADR director & casting director known for her sharp ear, fast-paced sessions, and actor-first approach to anime dubbing. Select credits including Pokemon Concierge, Poketoon, Kaya-chan In't Scary, Gupi, among many others!
  • ADR Anime Dubbing with Haley Veres (Anime Casting Director & Director)
    ADR Anime Dubbing with Haley Veres (Anime Casting Director & Director)
    Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Due to this class’s waitlist, we encourage you signup for the 3-Week with Jess, Grant, and Haley in August 🤗
  • Are you Ready for Your Demo Reel? Free Consultation!
    Are you Ready for Your Demo Reel? Free Consultation!
    Jul 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Google Meets (Link will be sent prior)
    Thinking about recording your demo reel? Join us for a free Zoom consultation in a group setting to discuss how you know if now is the right time to record your demo reel!
  • The Art of the Dub with Brett Calo
    The Art of the Dub with Brett Calo
    Jul 20, 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! 🌟
  • Animation with Meredith Layne, Voice Director & Casting Director 💕
    Animation with Meredith Layne, Voice Director & Casting Director 💕
    Jul 21, 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.
  • Mastering MoCap Video Games 🎮
    Mastering MoCap Video Games 🎮
    Jul 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aura Sound & Color, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    If you've ever gotten a MoCap audition, and haven't been sure how to approach it, (or what makes it different from a theatrical or straight-VO audition), this class is for you! Demystify the process so you can start booking! Taught by MoCap Expert Jason Linere White.
  • Intermediate Commercial & Animation (6-weeks) 🌟 🌟
    Intermediate Commercial & Animation (6-weeks) 🌟 🌟
    Jul 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – Sep 02, 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, Nancy Sullivan will teach Animation the following three weeks. Thursdays, 7-10pm March 5th - April 9th
  • Animation & Video Game Workshop with Wes Gleason (Casting & Voice Director) 🤩
    Animation & Video Game Workshop with Wes Gleason (Casting & Voice Director) 🤩
    Aug 04, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Burbank, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Prolific animation & video game casting & voice director Wes Gleason will help grounded, nuanced performances in both auditions and booked roles.
  • Animation with Legend Lori Alan 🐋 🦫 ⭐
    Animation with Legend Lori Alan 🐋 🦫 ⭐
    Aug 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    217 N Lake St, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Join veteran voice actor Lori Alan -- best known as Pearl Krabs on SpongeBob SquarePants, Diane Simmons on Family Guy, and The Boss in Metal Gear Solid -- for an animation voiceover workshop focused on character creation, audition technique, and bringing animated characters to life.
  • Anime 3-Week Intensive with Haley Veres, and Jessica & Grant George
    Anime 3-Week Intensive with Haley Veres, and Jessica & Grant George
    Aug 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – Aug 27, 2026, 10:00 PM
    Aura Sound & Color, 217 N Lake St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Train with anime veterans Grant George and Jessica Gee-George as they teach the performance and technical skills behind professional anime dubbing through hands-on mic work and live coaching. In week three, Director and CD Haley Veres guides students through a mock anime auditions & sessions!
  • Intro to Voiceover 6-Week Intensive [Online Only with Kiff Vandenheuvel]
    Intro to Voiceover 6-Week Intensive [Online Only with Kiff Vandenheuvel]
    Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – Sep 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
    Google Meets
    For students not in LA, you can now join our Intro to VO curriculum, taught by the prolific Kiff Vandenheuvel, (Starwars, Croods, Zachary Hale Comstock in BioShock Infinite, Walter in The Walking Dead (Telltale Games), Star Wars: The Old Republic, Marvel projects, DreamWorks Animation, and more.
  • 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).
  • Online-Only Students, Sign-up Here!
    Online-Only Students, Sign-up Here!
    Notification List Sign-ups
    Notification List Sign-ups
    Zoom
    Do you live outside of LA or are only able to attend classes & workshops online? If so, sign up here and we'll add you to our mailing list whenever we offer Zoom-only classes!
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