This week is definitely off to a beautiful start. Nothing beats waking up to an email from a student like this one. Thank you so much Allan for sending this message my way and for making this monday a happy one!

“Before going to Melissa to record my animation voice demo, I took both her one-day workshop and six-week course. Melissa is a fantastic coach and director. She has an expert understanding of both vocal technique and voice acting, and is consistently able to bring out your best. She gives insightful and specific direction that is at once easy to understand, internalize, and act on. And on top of that, working with Melissa is always heaps of fun!”

- Allan Turner, actor/writer/director

Staying in shape and feeling good in your body is such a huge benefit for the kind of physical work that’s required to be a voice actor. Feeling strong and flexible is a major plus when getting behind the mic. I’m not going to pretend that I lovvve working out, but I do lovvve the way I feel afterwards. I was recently interviewed by Jane Clapp owner of UrbanFitt and iVillage Fitness columnist about what it’s like working out with the ol’ ball and chain (a.k.a my wonderful husband Aaron). Happy reading!

Registration is now OPEN for Voice Pro Studio’s Spring Session!

A 6-WEEK IN-STUDIO CARTOON VOICEOVER CLASS that will get you in shape and get YOUR Voice Pro on!

• Deconstruct cartoon scripts
• Create your own original characters
• Learn to record as an ensemble
• Audition technique
• How to use energy levels, rhythms & speech quirks
• All work will be recorded for take home on C.D.

April 5^th- May 10^th 2012 (Thursdays) @MCS Recording Studios- 550 Queen St. East – 6:30-9:30 pm – Only 8 Students
- $475 + HST

Melissa Altro is one of Canada’s premier voice talents with 17 years of industry experience. Since 1994, Melissa has played the role of Muffy in the 4-time Emmy-Award-winning show Arthur. She shares her voice acting experience through Voice Pro Studio by offering in-studio classes, producing voice demos and one-on-one voice coaching.

REGISTER HERE NOW! or send an email to: melissa@voiceprostudio.ca for more info!

The next 6-week in-studio session dates (for adults) are about to be announced! Hint…think Spring people! 

Happy sunny Monday!

I’m happy to announce that I will be speaking at the 2012 ACTRA Winter Members’ Conference! Below is the blurb about the workshop from the ACTRA site:

February 23rd 2012-9:45 -11:45 am

Ready, Set, Show!*

Voice with the pros. One of Canada’s top voice talents and teachers, Melissa Altro, joins moderator John Nelles to get your voice warmed up and READY. Then ACTRA’s 2012 Voice Award nominees share how they get SET to audition and perform. We’ll even put you on mic to up your game and SHOW you what you can do to succeed in the vibrant world of voice performing. Participants will be selected from the audience.*Please see Master Class application details.

P.s. This conference is FREE for members, so all you have to do is go the ACTRA site to sign up. I hope to see you there!

I first met Allan Turner 2 years ago when he took my one day voice workshop. We then met up again in the studio this past fall when Allan signed on for the 6-weeker in studio class. And this past Friday, it was time for Allan’s demo recording session! This guy has an amazing gravel and texture to his voice. With his many years of clown experience, he can play dark and vulnerable and silly all at the same time. Allan is a very focussed and thoughtful performer, writer and most recently voice director. Congrats Allan, your voice demo sounds GREAT.

Allan Turner Allan Turner Animation Voice Demo

Earlier in the week I posted this link on the Voice Pro Studio Facebook page but I also wanted to include it on here on the site. Thanks again to voices.com for compiling such an incredible amount of resources in one place! 

100 Industry Resources For Voice Over Talent

Thanks Jonathan at www.jonathansvoice.com for posting!