Announcing:

Brand New Masterclass: How To Create Character Voices for Animation, Video Games and Audio Dramas

You Too Can Create Unforgettable Characters That Directors Can’t Wait To Cast In Creative Roles

Masterclass with Donna James and Salena Metreger on Saturday, October 4th 11:00 AM Eastern / 8:00 AM Pacific

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Right now, there are more creative genres than ever before for voice actors. Audio dramas, animation, and video games are exploding in popularity.

It’s an exciting time to be a VO!

But here’s the thing: these characters are more than just “funny voices.”

There’s a big difference between a silly impersonation and a fully developed character.

The creators of these projects aren’t looking for shallow caricatures or “cool voices.”

They’re searching for actors who can construct a believable persona—with quirks, secrets, and motivations—and then act it out convincingly.

Great voice actors know how to do this. They build a character and embody it fully. They make bold choices. They breathe life into the script and fulfill the artist’s vision for the role.

And here’s the secret not many VOs know: this kind of voice acting is a skill… and anyone can learn it.

But Where Do You Start?!

This is where most people get stuck. They don’t have the first clue where to begin.

In fact, many VOs don’t even know what type of character their voice is best suited for.

What comes naturally to you? Where are your strengths? What do you connect with?

What characters may already live inside of you?

The only way to find out is to TRY it… and then receive feedback.

Which can feel very awkward at first. Many VOs who are new to character acting say they feel ridiculous, and worry they’ll look silly.

That’s something you won’t have to worry about in this Masterclass.

In fact, the best thing you can do for yourself is be part of a group where everyone’s working on the same skill as you. There’s understanding, support, and a shared goal.

That’s Why We Created This One-of-a-Kind Character Voice Masterclass

We’ve brought together two powerhouse coaches to lead you through it. 

Donna James is known for helping students reach their full potential with characters that leap off the page. 

Salena Metreger is a working voice actor with credits in audio dramas, animation, and video games. She will open her personal “bag of tricks” to show you exactly how she builds compelling characters.

This is a full-day live training designed to give you a repeatable system for creating layered, believable characters you can use again and again. 

By the end of the day, you’ll have the tools, the guidance, and the confidence to audition for creative roles in animation, video games, and audio dramas.
  • How to Create a Character: What to base it on, how to build backstory, and Salena’s secret strategy for uncovering a character’s true motivation.
  • Develop a Persona: Age, species, origin, quirks, physical traits. It’s the details that make your character feel alive! (Think: wise old wizard, battle-hardened soldier, mischievous goblin, or eerie spirit.)
  • Motivation & Past Experiences: Love, power, revenge, trauma…these all influence the way your character acts.
  • Physicality in Performance: Props, gestures, posture, and movement that influence the voice (including Salena’s “applesauce” trick).
  • Improvisation & Effects: How to add sighs, laughs, “umms,” stutters, and other unscripted extras. Yes, that’s encouraged here. It’s what makes the acting come alive!
  • Finding your “Voice Zone”: Learn to locate where the character lives in your body—chest, head, or normal voice—and refine your sound.
  • Scene Building: Who, where, why, what—practice creating full scenes, not just delivering lines.
  • Practical Studio Tips: Mic technique, editing basics, and remote recording tools so your character reads sound professional and polished.
  • Audition Tips: How to break down scripts, read between the lines, and find the hidden clues that casting directors want you to uncover. Showcase range, switch between multiple characters, and deliver performances that grab attention fast.
Donna James

About Donna James

You may know Donna as the warm, velvety voice behind our support desk—but she’s also a gifted commercial talent who nails the luxury read with grace and ease. 
She’s known for her calm, controlled tone and her ability to coach even the most nervous beginner into a beautifully grounded performance.
Salena Metreger

About Salena Metreger

Salena Metreger, based in southern California, is the editor and producer of The Great Voice Podcast, the social media manager for The Great Voice Company, and marketing assistant to Susan Berkley. She is also a versatile voiceover artist known for bringing scripts to life with professionalism, creativity, and unmatched energy. With an MBA and a background in marketing, business, and creative writing, she approaches every project with audiences in mind.
By the end of this Masterclass, you’ll be able to create layered, believable characters that creators are searching for. 

You’ll know how to add nuance and emotional depth that makes a performance unforgettable.

You’ll stop second-guessing whether you’re doing it “right,” and you’ll have a clear method you can return to again and again. 

With the scripts, handouts, and full recordings provided, you’ll be able to keep practicing and refining these skills long after the training ends.

There’s nothing else out there quite like this. 

And with the surge in demand for character-driven voices, now is the time to get a leg up with this important performance skill.
Important Refund and Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration and request a full refund up to 5 pm ET on Friday October 3rd After that there will be no refunds, whether or not you attend the Creating Characters Masterclass. With your paid enrollment you will still get lifetime access to the recordings of the programs for which you registered

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In this small-group masterclass, Great Voice engineer Joe Smith will take you by the hand, and help you go from square one to setting up your home studio and recording broadcast quality audio in just about 30 days or less.

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