Voiceovers: beginners

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In this highly popular course you will begin to explore ‘on mic’ the skills and techniques required across a range of audio/voiceover situations. The course will be delivered in our media studio.
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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.

  • Start Date: 02 May 2025
    End Date: 04 Jul 2025
    This course is full
    Fri (Evening): 19:15 - 21:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: DMB034
    Tutors:  David Thorpe
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00
  • Start Date: 16 Sep 2025
    End Date: 18 Nov 2025
    Tue (Evening): 19:15 - 21:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: DMB035
    Tutors:  John Eastman
    Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £223.00
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  • Start Date: 03 Oct 2025
    End Date: 05 Dec 2025
    Fri (Daytime): 16:30 - 18:45
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: DMB030
    Tutors:  David Thorpe
    Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £223.00
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  • Start Date: 13 Jan 2026
    End Date: 17 Mar 2026
    Tue (Evening): 19:15 - 21:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: DMB031
    Tutors:  John Eastman
    Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £223.00
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Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00

What is the course about?

Exploring the skills and techniques required across a range of audio voiceover situations.
This course will be taught in our media studio.

What will we cover?

Radio commercials
Audio books
What “ type” of voice do I have?

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

Explain the demands of radio commercials recording.
Explain the demands of audio books recording.
Have an awareness of how your voice comes across.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

For beginners.

In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Speak English fluently and clearly.
• To read a script accurately.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Take notes.
If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our
full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) before choosing.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Practical experience. We will record and play back your work.

As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No. Recorded material MAY be made available at the end of the course in accordance with our privacy policies and data protection regulations.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Voiceovers: Improvers; Narration skills; Actor's Voice; Radio Presenting.
Please refer to our
full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) as you consider which area you would like to study next.

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Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.