An urgent message for  time-strapped, aspiring voice actors eager to get your  new VO business off the ground…
New and Improved 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 Award Winning Producer/Director Salena Metreger on Saturday, August 8th 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, creating a wave of new opportunities.

It’s an exciting time to be in voice over! 

Especially if you’ve ever wanted to stretch your imagination and bring fantastical characters to life.

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.”
Casting directors aren’t looking for caricatures or cool sounds. 

They’re looking for believable personas – complete with their own quirks, secrets, and motivations – who feel like they belong in the world of the story.

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 fulfil the artist’s vision for the role

And here’s the best part: this isn’t some mysterious gift that only a few people are born with…

Creating unforgettable character voices is a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned!

But Where Do You Start?!

This is where most people get stuck. It feels overwhelming and they don’t have the first clue where to begin.

They wonder what type of characters their voice is best suited for. You’re not sure what strengths you naturally bring to the table.

Maybe you worry about sounding silly, about going too far, or not far enough.
And let’s be honest—it can feel awkward at first. Many voice actors say they feel ridiculous when they try to add physicality, quirky props, or breath effects into their performance. 

But those are the very things that make a character believable! 

When you’re guided by experienced coaches, though, the awkwardness fades. 

Suddenly, you’re not alone. You’re in a group where everyone’s working on the same skill, where support and encouragement replace self-consciousness. 

You discover that “looking silly” isn’t a mistake at all…it’s exactly how the best performances are born.

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

We’ve invited  award winning producer and director Salena Metreger to teach this class. Salena is the winner of the 2026 Colorado Web Fest Outstanding Short Story and Audio Fiction Award.  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, and to spice up your auditions performances for commercials, audio books and corporate VO. 
Salena Metreger

Meet your Instructor Salena Metreger

Salena Metreger has voiced characters in video games, animations, commercials, e-learning, audio dramas and more. She has written and will be producing and directing a full cast Fantasy Adventure audio drama podcast. Influential Women® have honored and recognized her as an influential woman for 2026. Based  in southern California, she is the producer of The Great Voice Podcast and marketing assistant to Susan Berkley. She’s also the event voice for Black Horizon Brewing Co and a featured voiceover artist in Fusion Magazine. 
Here's what you'll discover in this masterlcass:
  • How to create a character: where to find inspiration, how to build backstory, and the secret strategy for uncovering what truly motivates them.
  • Develop a Full Persona: age, species, quirks, origin, physical traits—the details that make your character feel alive.
  • How to find motivation and past experiences: love, power, revenge, trauma—see how they shape every word your character speaks.
  • Add physicality to your performance: props, gestures, posture, and movement that influence your sound (including Salena’s famous “applesauce” trick).
  • When to improvise and add effects: sighs, laughs, “umms,” stutters, and “unscripted extras” that directors actually want to hear!
  • How to find your “voice zone”: discover where a character lives in your body—chest, head, or normal voice—and refine it for consistency.
  • Build out full scenes: practice “who, where, why, what” so you’re not just reading lines—you’re performing a story.
  • Practical studio tips: mic technique, editing basics, and remote recording tools that make your character reads sound professional.
  • Audition secrets: how to break down scripts, read between the lines, and showcase your range with choices that grab a director’s attention fast.
By the end of this Masterclass, you’ll be able to create characters that are layered and believable—characters that casting directors crave. 

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 handouts, and numerous examples provided, you’ll be able to keep practicing and refining these skills long after the training ends. You’ll work through scripts to practice character development and the creation of memorable performances. 

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.
The Character Masterclass with Salena Metreger
Saturday, Aug 8th, 11 AM - 5PM Eastern
(10 CT, 9 MT, 8 PT)
Important Refund and Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration and request a full refund up to 5 pm ET on Friday Aug 7th. After that there will be no refunds, whether or not you attend The Character Masterclass.  With your paid enrollment, you’ll get lifetime access to the class recordings.

Plus, to sweeten the pot and make your investment in The Character Masterclass a no-brainer, I’ve added these three amazing bonuses:
**SPECIAL FAST ACTION BONUS**
Register now and claim these amazing fast action bonuses.
Amazing Bonus #1:
A Private 20 Minute Voice Over Strategy Session with Susan Berkley

Get a 20 minute Voice Over Career Strategy Session with Susan Berkley (value: $500)!  Redeem your exclusive private session with Susan whenever you’re ready.
Amazing Bonus #2:
A discount coupon towards your first or next voice over demo, any genre!

Save $397

Take advantage of this generous demo discount and with everything you’ll be learning in this Character Masterclass training, you’ll be able to hit the ground running the minute you finish your new demo!

May not be combined with any other offer.  Demo must be purchased by 9/30/26.
Amazing Bonus #3:
A FREE 30 Day Test Drive Of Our Speak To Perform Voice Over Club! (Value: $47)
  • Monthly Marketing Curriculum Call with me
  • The Great Voice Vault of VO Trainings
  • Member Forum
  • 10% Discount on Masterclasses and Flash Trainings
*New members only. (May not be combined with any other offer.)
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Add the Home Studio 101 Masterclass and Certification Program at registration and save $100!
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 45 days or less.

You’ll discover how to:
  • Choose  the best audio gear without breaking the bank and learn how to set it up.
  • Install and use the best recording software.
  • Easily eliminate background noise with inexpensive, easy-to-use software.
    ​Edit out mistakes from your audio.
  • Meet the precise audio specifications of your future clients.
  • Save, send and upload audio files.
Receive the Great Voice Audio Certified seal of approval upon course completion.
Normally $597, the Home Studio 101 Masterclass is only $497 when you bundle it with the Character Masterclass at checkout. Offered monthly, choose dates that work for you.
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