I have been hosting and doing voiceovers on the side for a few years now. I’ve always loved it, but I never really did any proper training for it. While I was able to get a few gigs through auditions here and there, I was mostly referred to events and gigs by friends. Hosting gigs completely vanished after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, though. As for voiceovers… I never really invested in any equipment since I always recorded in studios, so that raket died for me after COVID.

When I got invited to join the pioneer batch of the Certified Voice Artist Program under The VoiceMaster himself, Sir Pocholo Gonzales; I saw a lightbulb spark above my head. I had some time to spare and I had always wanted to hone my voice skills anyway; so why not, right? Little did I know that I would learn so much about the world of voice acting through this workshop. In fact, I can sincerely and honestly say that this is the best thing I have done during quarantine so far.

6 Reasons Why You Should Join the Certified Voice Artist Program

6. You will learn sooooo much.

As with most other workshops, there is a lot to learn here. If you have dabbled in the world of voice artistry in the past, this is your key to unlock it in its entirety. The Certified Voice Artist Program will teach you everything you have ever wanted to know about voice acting – plus more. Not only will you learn what you expect to learn, but you’ll also take in a lot of life lessons and hear interesting anecdotes from the facilitators and other members.

5. You will find out your strengths and weaknesses.

Whether you’ve had experience in voice acting or not, the Certified Voice Artist Program will unlock your potential to the fullest. It will train you to use different pitches as needed, let you dabble in different kinds of voice acting, and help you figure out what you’re good at. Is your voice made for educational voiceovers and PSAs? Do you have a knack for imitating other voices? Are you able to create different characters with your voice? You’ll find all of that out through this workshop and be able to figure out what you want to do with your voice by the end of it.

4. You will meet a lot of people.

Aside from learning from the best, you will also meet a ton of like-minded and talented people who will push you to be better and who can help you on your journey to becoming a great voice artist. Every week, you will be put into groups with different people, so you will get the chance to meet and get to know more members as time goes by – members who will eventually become mentors, workmates, and good friends.

3. You’ll get to build a great online portfolio.

Despite having had various voice projects in the past, I never actually considered or thought about doing anything with my past projects, let alone collect them in a single online hub. As mentioned early, I never really took the whole thing that seriously. While the assignments during the Certified Voice Acting Program may have felt draining and tiring for some of my Voicemates, I always made it a point to remind them that there was a purpose behind them.

By the end of the workshop, we now all have a brand, an online presence, and an online portfolio that we can easily send out for gigs and auditions. Since buying a mic was also required at the beginning of the program, we now all have tools to create better sound clips, as well, bringing us one step closer to creating our own home studios, which will eventually help us get better jobs in the future.

2. The opportunities are endless.

Things don’t just stop there, either. Even while the workshop was still ongoing, we were given the chance to audition for gigs and fun projects. That aside, we have also met so many other people and built so many other connections that can help us further our careers in the field.

1. It is HELLA fun!

Yes, you heard that right! Unlike most other workshops I’ve attend in the past, the Certified Voice Artist Program is actually a whole lot of FUN! In fact, it’s so fun, we sometimes end up having longer workshops than expected every week because everybody is laughing and eager to learn more. I can honestly say that every Saturday that I spent as part of Batch 1 of this workshop was well worth it. And I can guarantee you will have just as much fun with it.

Have I piqued your interest yet? Well, you can now access the Philippines’ #1 voice acting workshop online at half the price! If you’ve ever wanted to join the famous VoiceWorx workshop or learn more about voice acting; the Voice Acting Academy Philippines, formerly known as the Philippine Center for Voice Acting (PCVA), is now bringing its voice acting courses into your homes at prices that are more accessible to everyone.

Registration is now open for Batch 2 of the Certified Voice Artist Program (CVAP), the first and only course in the country that is geared to professionalizing the voice acting industry. The best part is that you can register for only Php5,000 (50% off from Php10,000). That’s not all! The first 20 registrants get a FREE copy of the VoiceMaster’s bestselling and award-winning book, “Gusto Kong Maging Voice Talent”.

So, what are you waiting for? Secure your slot now! (The slots are limited so hurry!) Email Creativoices now at nikie@creativoices.com

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