Develop your microphone skills and knowledge of the Voiceovers sector. Open to those who have completed a beginners' course or have previous industry experience. This course will be delivered in our...
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You will develop your on-mic skills, and knowledge of the sector by performing various voice-overs individually and in groups.
What will we cover?
Solo radio commercials Audio Guides Small group recordings (various) Voice reels.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Explain the demands of solo radio commercial recordings Explain the demands of audio guide recordings Explain the demands of various small group recording situations Have an appreciation of what to include on a voice reel.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You must have completed “Voice-overs: Beginners”, or have comparative previous experience i.e. Acting for Radio; Radio Presenting or Character Voices.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to: Speak English fluently and clearly To sight-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. You will be recorded and played back, and your work will be analysed by you, your fellow students and the tutor. Some scripts will need preparation prior to class. This course will be delivered in our media studio.
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: Advanced; Using your Voice for Audio Books; Character Voices; Improve Your Speaking Voice.
David Thorpe was born in Sheffield, grew up on the Isle of Wight, and has lived in London all his adult life. He has appeared in numerous plays in rep and on tour, including as The Fool in a production of King Lear directed by Jonathan Miller. David has also devised and performed three one-man shows, Confessions of a Toytown Revolutionary, This Way Up! and l Demand A Recount! In 2020 he released an album of his songs and spoken word entitled Trickle-down. Twice a member of the BBC Radio Drama Company, David has been heard in over a hundred radio plays and was a presenter at BBC World Service for 5 years. He has worked in many areas of audio - ADR, ELT, Audio Guides, Animations, Games, Commercials, etc. - but now mostly narrates audiobooks (over 700 so far) for which he has won various awards. Dave has taught radio acting and audio work in a number of drama schools and centres. He now teaches exclusively at City Lit., where he hosts Voiceover courses from beginners to advanced level.
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John Eastman is a storytelling consultant, facilitator, and commercial voiceover artist. He spent many years as an actor in London - he toured the UK as Polonius in Hamlet and performed the lead in Ionesco’s The Lesson (Jury Prize, International Festival, Bucharest) - but now spends more time as a freelance teaching artist. After drama training in Queensland, Australia, John moved to London and completed his MA in Education from Central School of Speech and Drama. He has worked on many diverse education projects, as well as lecturing at London Contemporary College of the Arts and Brunel University. Ongoing projects include Royal National Theatre (Teaching Associate), event support work with Simply Simply, working with presentations at conferences and more recently Clod Ensemble (Health Sector Support) and working as a tutor with Microsoft. He has an active presence on Linked-In, and continues to perform storytelling upon request. He has been teaching Storytelling for Business and Pleasure at City Lit since 2010.
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.
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You will be recorded and played back, and your work will be analysed by you, your fellow students and the tutor. Some scripts will need preparation prior to class. This course will be delivered in our media studio.No. Recorded material MAY be made available at the end of the course in accordance with our privacy policies and data protection regulations.Voiceovers: Advanced; Using your Voice for Audio Books; Character Voices; Improve Your Speaking Voice.<br/><br/> Please refer to our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> as you consider which area you would like to study next.TV, radio and filmVoiceover and Radiovirtual2819301Voiceovers: improvers159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/v/o/voice-overs-improvers-dmm032-1080_34.jpgInStockEveningTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceApr 2026Performing artsDMM031159159Voiceovers: improvers159111159John Eastmanvoiceovers-improvers/dmm031-2526Develop your microphone skills and knowledge of the Voiceovers sector. 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This course will be delivered in our media studio.Solo radio commercials<br/>Audio Guides<br/>Small group recordings (various)<br/>Voice reels.Explain the demands of solo radio commercial recordings<br/>Explain the demands of audio guide recordings<br/>Explain the demands of various small group recording situations<br/>Have an appreciation of what to include on a voice reel.You must have completed “Voice-overs: Beginners”, or have comparative previous experience either through courses such as Acting for Radio; Radio Presenting or Character Voice, or in the industry.<br/>In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:<br/>Speak English fluently and clearly<br/>To sight-read a script accurately<br/>Give and receive constructive feedback<br/>Take notes<br/>If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> before choosing.Practical experience. You will be recorded and played back, and your work will be analysed by you, your fellow students and the tutor. Some scripts will need preparation prior to class. This course will be delivered in our media studio.No. Recorded material MAY be made available at the end of the course in accordance with our privacy policies and data protection regulations.Voiceovers: Advanced; Character Voice for Animation; Improve Your Speaking Voice.<br/><br/> Please refer to our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> as you consider which area you would like to study next.TV, radio and filmVoiceover and Radiovirtual2819388Voiceovers: improvers159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/v/o/voice-overs-improvers-dmm032-1080_35.jpgInStockDaytimeFriKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceMay 2026Performing artsDMM033159159Voiceovers: improvers159111159David Thorpevoiceovers-improvers/dmm033-2526Develop your microphone skills and knowledge of the Voiceovers sector. 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This course will be delivered in our media studio.Solo radio commercials<br/>Audio Guides<br/>Small group recordings (various)<br/>Voice reels.Explain the demands of solo radio commercial recordings<br/>Explain the demands of audio guide recordings<br/>Explain the demands of various small group recording situations<br/>Have an appreciation of what to include on a voice reel.You must have completed “Voice-overs: Beginners”, or have comparative previous experience i.e. Acting for Radio; Radio Presenting or Character Voice.<br/><br/>In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:<br/>Speak English fluently and clearly<br/>To sight-read a script accurately<br/>Give and receive constructive feedback<br/>Take notes<br/>If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> before choosing.Practical experience. You will be recorded and played back, and your work will be analysed by you, your fellow students and the tutor. Some scripts will need preparation prior to class. This course will be delivered in our media studio.No. Recorded material MAY be made available via Google Classroom at the end of the course in accordance with our privacy policies and data protection regulations.Voiceovers: Advanced; Using your Voice for Audio Books; Improve Your Speaking Voice.<br/><br/> Please refer to our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> as you consider which area you would like to study next.TV, radio and filmVoiceover and Radiovirtual159159111DMM032,DMM031,DMM033NONEFri,Tue23/01/26 - 20/02/2619:15 - 21:3019:1521:305 sessions (over 5 weeks)55-10 weeksEvening,DaytimeWeekdayKSKeeley StreetDavid Thorpe,John EastmanSome experienceAvailable courses2026-01-23T00:00:00+00:00,2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00,2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00Jan 2026,Apr 2026,May 2026Performing arts159159Voiceovers: improversvoiceovers-improvers/dmm032-2526,voiceovers-improvers/dmm031-2526,voiceovers-improvers/dmm033-2526Develop your microphone skills and knowledge of the Voiceovers sector. 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This course will be delivered in our media studio.Solo radio commercials<br/>Audio Guides<br/>Small group recordings (various)<br/>Voice reels.Explain the demands of solo radio commercial recordings<br/>Explain the demands of audio guide recordings<br/>Explain the demands of various small group recording situations<br/>Have an appreciation of what to include on a voice reel.You must have completed “Voice-overs: Beginners”, or have comparative previous experience i.e. Acting for Radio; Radio Presenting or Character Voices.<br/><br/>In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:<br/>Speak English fluently and clearly<br/>To sight-read a script accurately<br/>Give and receive constructive feedback<br/>Take notes<br/>If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> before choosing.,You must have completed “Voice-overs: Beginners”, or have comparative previous experience either through courses such as Acting for Radio; Radio Presenting or Character Voice, or in the industry.<br/>In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:<br/>Speak English fluently and clearly<br/>To sight-read a script accurately<br/>Give and receive constructive feedback<br/>Take notes<br/>If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> before choosing.,You must have completed “Voice-overs: Beginners”, or have comparative previous experience i.e. Acting for Radio; Radio Presenting or Character Voice.<br/><br/>In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:<br/>Speak English fluently and clearly<br/>To sight-read a script accurately<br/>Give and receive constructive feedback<br/>Take notes<br/>If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> before choosing.Practical experience. You will be recorded and played back, and your work will be analysed by you, your fellow students and the tutor. Some scripts will need preparation prior to class. This course will be delivered in our media studio.No. Recorded material MAY be made available at the end of the course in accordance with our privacy policies and data protection regulations.,No. Recorded material MAY be made available via Google Classroom at the end of the course in accordance with our privacy policies and data protection regulations.Voiceovers: Advanced; Using your Voice for Audio Books; Character Voices; Improve Your Speaking Voice.<br/><br/> Please refer to our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> as you consider which area you would like to study next.,Voiceovers: Advanced; Character Voice for Animation; Improve Your Speaking Voice.<br/><br/> Please refer to our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> as you consider which area you would like to study next.,Voiceovers: Advanced; Using your Voice for Audio Books; Improve Your Speaking Voice.<br/><br/> Please refer to our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> as you consider which area you would like to study next.TV, radio and filmVoiceover and Radioconfigurable
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