Voice Over Consultation in NYC | How to Get Started with Coaching or Demo Production
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Lesson/Demo Consult
15 Min VO Consultation ONLY for Demo/Lessons
15 min FREE
General VO Consult
For Insight, Advice, and
Information
30 min
Home Studio Evaluation
Have your studio sound evaluated and tweaked by audio engineer Bryant Falk
1 hr
What Happens When You Reach Out
The first step at Abacus is a consultation. This is a short, focused conversation designed to understand your background, interests, and what you are looking to work on.
Some actors come in with a clear goal. Others are still figuring out where to start. The consultation helps define the next step based on your experience and direction.
What the Consultation Covers
The consultation is structured to give you clarity, not a generic overview.
Talk through your background and any performance experience
Discuss what areas of voice over interest you
Review what you are currently working on or preparing for
Read a short piece of copy and receive direction
This allows the team to understand how you respond to direction and where coaching or production would be most useful.
How Next Steps Are Determined
After the consultation, the next step is based on where you are starting from.
Some actors begin with coaching to build performance and consistency. Others may be ready to move toward demo production or focus on a specific area of voice over.
There is no fixed path. The goal is to move forward in a way that matches your level and goals.
Coaching, Demo Production, or Both
The consultation helps determine how to approach your training.
You may be guided toward:
Coaching to develop performance and delivery
Demo production when your performance is ready
A combination of both, depending on your goals
Because coaching and production are handled within the same studio, this process remains connected rather than split across different providers.
What You Do Not Need Before Starting
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
You do not need:
A professional demo
A home studio
Prior voice over experience
The consultation is designed to meet you where you are and provide direction based on that starting point.
In-Studio and Remote Consultations
Consultations are conducted remotely, allowing actors to connect from anywhere.
If you are local to New York City, in-studio sessions may be part of your next steps, particularly for recording or demo work.
This flexibility allows actors to begin the process without needing to be physically present.
Who This Is For
The consultation is useful for actors at different stages.
You may benefit from a consultation if you:
Are new to voice over and want to understand where to start
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Have experience and want to refine your direction
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Are considering coaching or demo production
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Want feedback before taking the next step
The goal is to provide clarity so you can move forward with confidence.
What Happens After the Consultation
After the consultation, you will have a clear understanding of what to do next.
This may include:
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Scheduling coaching sessions
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Planning for demo production
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Focusing on a specific area of voice over
The process is designed to be straightforward and aligned with your goals.
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