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Become an Audiobook Narrator

4-week live training online

Your (audiobook) story

You often think about narrating audiobooks. 

You definitely listen to audiobooks, and you often have the thought: I can do that…
Sometimes even: I can do it better…
And then your natural storyteller wakes up. Hi :)
It’s excited about all the different stories that are waiting to be told.

But you know that talent isn’t enough.

And that your natural storyteller will need to learn things like where and how to breathe, keeping the pace, switching between character voices.

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It’ll need to know the difference between genres and styles (you wouldn’t read a children’s book the same way you read a romantic fantasy, right?). 

Not to mention equipment, recording systems, the casting process and more which will make it possible for you two to get narration jobs.

 

This course will train you as a reader and give you the knowledge you need.

So you (with your natural storyteller) can become a brilliant, working audiobook narrator.

In this training, you will:

  • Learn how to read well for different genres and book types, and discover which genres your voice and style are most suited for.
     

  • Learn systems and tricks that most people only learn through experience.
     

  • Explore characters - how to create, switch between and come back to the different voices in the book (and always keep your voice healthy)
     

  • Learn about auditions, the casting process and what you need to apply for jobs and then do them professionally.
     

  • Work in a small group with a lot of personal attention and feedback

This training is for you if:

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  • You’re starting a new chapter in life (see what we did there?) and want to check if audiobooks can be a new career path for you.
     

  • You want your job to be something you actually love doing.
     

  • You have a great job but you need more creativity in your life.
     

  • You’re an actor/ voice-actor who is looking to expand your skillset
     

  • You wrote/ translated a book and you want to record the audio version of it.
     

  • You just want to learn something fun with a bunch of great people.
     

  • If you’re any of the above, your story can start here…

How we teach you to become an audiobook narrator

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The training is online and live (not pre-recorded).

There will be 4 live 2-hour sessions where you’ll get personal feedback from the teacher and get to practice what you learn.

You will practice using scripts from different kinds of books and get live feedback on your reads

You get optional homework so you can become the best narrator you can be

The live sessions will be recorded so you can catch up or re-watch any of the sessions (for a limited time)

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Your teacher: Sandra Gayer

Hi, I’m Sandra

I'm a blind voiceover artist.

I’m also a classically trained soprano singer, a stage and TV actor and a radio presenter.

As a voice actor, I’ve worked on animations, commercials, explainers, radio and I also read hours of audiobooks. Some of them you can find on Audible under my name.

I'd love to teach you everything I can in 4-weeks that will help you to hit the ground running and start reading audiobooks.

This course is for beginners

  • No acting or voice acting experience is needed
     

  • You don't need any special equipment
     

  • You don't need to be a native English speaker (audiobooks exist in many different languages, and they all need voices)

VAF booking

What's included

4 Live Zoom Lessons


Scripts & storytelling, vocal technique, recordings, characters, auditions and industry, and more...

 

Lesson Recordings

 

Live lessons are uploaded to the course website so you can watch them later.

Personal Feedback

 

Get weekly feedback and guidance from an experienced narrator.
 

Students WhatsApp group

 

Join a student WhatsApp group where you can socialise and get support.
 

 

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BONUS

When you join this course, you'll also be added to our voice-acting community.

This means you'll get access to free workshops and Q&A events that we run for our community members only.

Welcome to the team!  :)

Book to become an Audiobook narrator

Only £222

(about $306)

Saturdays
March 14th - April 11th
(No session April 4th)

3pm - 5pm UK times
11am - 1pm ET
8am - 10am PT

*Due to daylight saving changes, 
on the last week only, Apr 11th, the session will start an hour earlier for students in the US/Canada.  (10am ET, 7am PT)

* To allow the teacher to provide you with close attention and personal feedback, we limit the group size. 

* These courses usually sell out so make sure you save your spot now.

If you have any questions - please email students@theatregym.co.uk

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