COURSE DETAILS
Your voice, your message, your impact. In this focused module on commercial voiceover, you’ll combine precision, performance, and personality to make your reads stand out. Through intensive practice and professional feedback, you’ll learn to craft compelling performances that sell stories, and products, with authenticity.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Overview, techniques and script styles for commercial VO
Theory & performance skills
Industry specific scripts and live feedback
Preparation to record your commercial demo reel (booked separately when ready)
WHY BRAVA?
At BRAVA, all of our training is live and tailored to you. There are no pre-recorded modules and we work with people of all ages and experience levels from 20 yrs+, from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you’re coming from the worlds of acting, broadcasting, marketing, advertising, or another creative discipline, this course is the best place to start to understand the craft. You’ll benefit from the expertise of professional coaches who understand the nuances of the craft and the business.
You’ll benefit from the expertise of professional coaches who understand the nuances of the craft and the business. Many people are surprised by how much there is to learn and how much they can grow, even in just three sessions.
Course delivery
The course is delivered online over Zoom. Please ensure you have a computer or tablet with a microphone and camera. The zoom link will be shared once your booking is confirmed.
About the coaches
STAGE 2 Commercial is taught by either BRAVA CEO and principal coach, Melissa Thom or commercial coach, Helen Langford. Helen is a trained actor and physical-theatre performer with over a decade of professional experience. She has voiced a wide variety of commercial projects, and has since become the voice of major brands, including Aer Lingus, the Irish National Lottery, TK Maxx, Spotify, Royal Mail, Nestlé, Marriott, EY, Highways England, and the NHS.
Helen also holds an MFA in Professional Voice Studies from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She is a member of the British Voice Association and VASTA, bringing a deep understanding of vocal performance and technique to her coaching.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need prior experience?
You do not need to have had any professional commercial VO experience, but we do require you to have completed the STAGE 1 Narration with us before moving onto this highly intensive commercial work.
What will I learn?
You'll master commercial voiceover techniques, including script analysis, performance skills, and industry-specific styles as well as understand the advertising industry.
How is the course delivered?
The course consists of 10 x 50-minute sessions, held weekly via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10 am and 3 pm.
Who teaches the course?
The course is led by either Melissa Thom or Helen Langford, both master voice coaches with significant experience in commercial VO.
What equipment do I need?
A computer or tablet with a microphone and camera is required. Technical guidance will be provided upon booking.
How much does it cost?
The course is personalised to you. Please contact us for pricing. Payment options available.
How do I enroll?
To book, please Contact us to discuss your suitability for the course.