Intermediate Animation: Character Development
Dive deep into charachter development, record ADR in the booth, and receive a private evaluation.
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All of our classes and training sessions are being offered over Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent out shortly before the class for all participants. We do offer select in-person classes, which are denoted on the website.
All class times are listed in the Eastern Time zone.
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February 19, 2025
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WEDNESDAY 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET $175 |
Voice Match
Learn the skills necessary to match already existing character voices.
Character Development
Identify different types of character voices that could work for a character depending on spec cues and the illustration of the character (when given). Be bold and and make strong choices. Understand how to build a well rounded character that’s uniquely your own. Be adaptable and have fun!
Free Evaluation And Guidance
Our coach will conduct a one-on-one evaluation to explore your potential as a voice over professional. Expect a candid, objective review.
Voice Over Techniques
Practice vocal variety - Pitch, Pacing, Value and Volume and voice placement to create different characters. Identify when and where to employ these elements.
Class Notes: Participants MUST have a stable internet connection and a working camera on their device to attend class remotely.
Steve Tardio is a SAG-AFTRA professional voiceover artist with over 10 years of training and experience. Steve’s unique sound brought him into the world of voicing animated characters for animated shows/features, commercials, promos, audiobooks and video games. Steve’s credits include Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Harper-Audio, Fisher-Price Toys, Dannon Yogurt, Pepsi, Ford Motor Company, NBC-TV, Food Network, NBA-TV and Vevo.com. Steve feels improv is an important tool to have in your “voiceover actor belt”, especially in the world of animation, so Steve has been studying, coaching and performing long form and musical improv on various teams in NYC; with training from the Second City-Chicago, the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Peoples Improv Theater, Chicago City Limits and the Magnet Theater. Steve is also a musician and has played “Paul” in Beatles tribute bands!
"Having taken now several workshops at The Voice Shop, I was extremely pleased with my experience taking the Intro to Animation workshop with Steve Tardio. Steve was professional, organized, and gave us current scripts to work with. After briefly covering different aspects of the industry, he dove right in and got us working with material. His feedback was clear, concise, and professional, while being insightful enough to help you improve a read in a short amount of time. I highly recommend all of the workshops here (Michael George is also a fantastic teacher), and the Intro to Animation is no exception."
-Michael W.
"I had the pleasure of taking the Intro to Animation Workshop taught by Steve Tardio and am so excited from all that was taught and practiced. Steve did a great job of explaining the layout of the Animation industry in an organized manner and took time to explore three different facets of the animation, giving individual time to each participant to practice with his feedback. With Steve's expertise, all levels can learn something here. Many thanks to Steve and The Voice Shop!"
-Alicia D.
48 hours notice before any class is required to cancel or reschedule without incurring a fee.
No refund will be given if you cancel within 48 hours of a class or do not show up.
50% refund will be given if you reschedule within 48 hours of a class.
We reserve the right to cancel a class if fewer than the minimum number of students enroll.