Course Description

Award-Winning Actor for Voice and Screen

Joel Weldon

The voice of Joel Weldon is heard all across the world every single day. With current national clients such as Ford Motor Company, Carl's Jr/Hardee's, Caterpillar, FOX Sports, NASCAR, and Harvest Crusades with Greg Laurie, he's a working pro instructor sharing from deep personal experience with each cohort he takes on. He performed his first commercial voiceover role for a lone Toyota dealer in Washington State 20 years ago. Now, with a huge body of real world projects, he's recognized as a top-tier world class SAG voice actor and respected VO instructor in Los Angeles. Joel is also a highly respected coach to public speakers, business execs, and ministry leaders. As the founder of EYP and the TRUEyou Speaking Method, his passion for human communication spills over into every session, whether virtual online or in person. When not performing VO, you'll most likely find him at the beach with his family or leading music for his church community. Experience more examples from his remarkable Voice Acting journey at www.JoelWeldonVoices.com and EmpowerYourPlatform.com

Course curriculum

  • 1

    You're IN! Put the date and time on your calendar NOW! 6:30p PST THURSDAY January 7, 2021

    • A message from your instructor, Joel Weldon

    • SESSION THEMES and CURRICULUM

    • At least 2 days prior to our first LIVE Session, please complete this survey...

    • Next steps - download the TO DO LIST pdf below
  • 2

    SESSION ONE - Welcome to the World of VOICE ACTING

    • Session One- LESSON GUIDE

    • Session One- SCRIPTS

    • VOICE ACTING L1- WK1 Homework Guide

    • SESSION ONE - AFTERTHOUGHTS and HOMEWORK VID

    • Welcome to the World of VOICE ACTING

    • REPLAY VIDEO OF SESSION ONE
  • 3

    SESSION TWO - You're On Your Way! PERSONALITY and The ELEMENTS OF YOUR VOICE

    • VOICE ACTING L1- Session 2 SCRIPTS

    • VO Warmup_DICTION_DRILLS

    • VOICE ACTING L1- Session 2 Guide

    • ZOOM LINK: SESSION 2 - 6:30P Pacific 01-14-21

    • SESSION TWO REPLAY

    • AUDITION RECORDING WEBINAR REPLAY
  • 4

    SESSION THREE - WORKOUT and INTRO TO THE BUSINESS and TECH of Voice Acting

    • VOICE ACTING L1- SESSION THREE GUIDE

    • SCRIPTS -SESSION THREE

    • Diction DRILLS (no graphic background)

    • SESSION THREE REPLAY

    • ZOOM LINK: SESSION 3 - 6:30P Pacific 01-21-21
  • 5

    BONUS: Sound and Tech Resources for Entry Level Voice Actors

    • INTRO TO SOUND EAR TRAINING- an invitation to LISTEN

    • VOICE ACTING Audio Quick Picks

    • LEVEL ONE-VO EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDS
  • 6

    SESSION FOUR - GUEST DIRECTOR WORKOUT and FINAL Q&A of LEVEL 1

    • VOICE ACTING L1- SESSION FOUR GUIDE

    • SCRIPTS ASSIGNMENTS- SESSION FOUR FINALE

    • REPLAY SESSION FOUR - FINALE

    • SESSION 4 FINALE ZOOM LINK