Q: How does online learning work at Voices Academy?

You take 15 lessons with video, assignments, and practice materials at your own pace. You receive personal feedback on your submitted recordings. Start at /academy/ ; practical questions are answered on this FAQ or via Academy contact .

Q: Do I receive feedback on my recordings?

Yes. You submit practice recordings and receive personal feedback from Johfrah Lefebvre on technique, pace, and interpretation. Want to practise live? Combine Academy with a Studio workshop .

Q: How do I choose the right voice for my project?

Listen to the demos on each voice artist's profile page. Pay attention to their tone, pace, and energy. A warm, calm voice is suitable for e-learning or meditation, while an energetic voice works better for radio commercials or promotional videos. Not sure? Use the filters for language, gender, and style to refine your search. You can also compare multiple voices by adding them to your favourites. Need help? Our team is happy to provide free advice on the best choice for your target audience and medium.

Q: What is the difference between a commercial and a corporate voice-over?

For a commercial (radio spot, TV advert, online advertisement), you pay a buyout : the right to broadcast the recording on the chosen medium for an agreed period. The price is higher because the reach is greater. A corporate voice-over (corporate video, internal presentation, e-learning) falls into the non-broadcast or internal use category. For these, you only pay the session fee, without a media buyout. Unsure which category applies? Select your medium in the configurator and the price will adjust automatically.

Question 1

How does online learning work at Voices Academy?

Accepted Answer

You take 15 lessons with video, assignments, and practice materials at your own pace. You receive personal feedback on your submitted recordings.

Start at /academy/; practical questions are answered on this FAQ or via Academy contact.

Question 2

Do I receive feedback on my recordings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You submit practice recordings and receive personal feedback from Johfrah Lefebvre on technique, pace, and interpretation. Want to practise live? Combine Academy with a Studio workshop.

Question 3

Do I need experience for a beginner's workshop?

Accepted Answer

No. Beginner workshops start from scratch: breath, articulation, and microphone technique. For each workshop, please check the stated level on /studio/. Want to practise at home before you come? Check out Voices Academy for online lessons.

Question 4

Can I combine Academy with Studio-workshops?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many students initially take online lessons and then attend a live workshop for additional coaching.

Studio: /studio/faq/ · Academy: /academy/.

Question 5

How do I choose the right voice for my project?

Accepted Answer

Listen to the demos on each voice artist's profile page. Pay attention to their tone, pace, and energy. A warm, calm voice is suitable for e-learning or meditation, while an energetic voice works better for radio commercials or promotional videos.

Not sure? Use the filters for language, gender, and style to refine your search. You can also compare multiple voices by adding them to your favourites.

Need help? Our team is happy to provide free advice on the best choice for your target audience and medium.

Question 6

Can I order a voice-over for e-learning?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. E-learning and instructional videos are one of our most requested project types. Choose a voice that articulates clearly and calmly, so that learners can easily follow the content.

You can upload your full script. The voice actor will deliver the audio in high quality (WAV), ready to be edited into your course platform. For longer projects, we would be happy to discuss a volume discount.

Question 7

What is the difference between a commercial and a corporate voice-over?

Accepted Answer

For a commercial (radio spot, TV advert, online advertisement), you pay a buyout: the right to broadcast the recording on the chosen medium for an agreed period. The price is higher because the reach is greater.

A corporate voice-over (corporate video, internal presentation, e-learning) falls into the non-broadcast or internal use category. For these, you only pay the session fee, without a media buyout.

Unsure which category applies? Select your medium in the configurator and the price will adjust automatically.

Question 8

How do I determine the right speaking speed for my video?

Accepted Answer

The golden rule is 160 words per minute for a natural flow. For e-learning, the pace can be slightly slower (approx. 140 wpm) to ensure the information is easier to absorb. Our calculator works this out for you automatically based on your script.

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