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Yes! It is time for a workshop... Announcing
Audiobook Narration Workshop 2023
Sat Feb 18 & Sun Feb 19 ~ from Noon to 4pm
Prep & Technique on Saturday
Group Coaching on Sunday
Discount for both dates together - or sign up for Group Coaching by itself. Limit 7 narrators
Full details Here:
DAY ONE: Saturday, February 18, Noon to 4pm
Audiobook Technique & Prep
Information date – no performance.
Covers approach and expectations for narrators in research and performance, and an industry overview.
Detailed performance toolkit covered here, with loads of value & practical info.
Prep materials and follow-up with actors is always part of this workshop.
If only taking Saturday: $90 + HST = $101.70
DAY TWO: Sunday, February 19, Noon to 4pm
Audiobook Group Coaching
Group Coaching – Performance date – allows actors to each work one piece of copy.
Come for a while or stay for the full session & learn as participants each work on fiction or nonfiction, with coaching from Braden. 15 to 20 minutes per person (maximum of 7 people)
Past participants are welcome to sign up to work a new piece of copy – priority given to registrants of both sessions.
If only taking Sunday: $60 + HST = $67.80
Discounts when registering for both Sessions on both Feb 18 & 19 dates:
$141.25 including HST (base rate of $125 + 16.25HST)
$50.00 deposit required to hold place in class
Payment in full due upon attendance
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This training has helped prepare actors for studio gigs and home studio work.
Please note that this is a Zoom experience – priced accordingly for this online edition
Group Coaching is for working text, not recording on mic.
Braden Wright (Coach) has worked in VO in LA & Toronto, and has recorded over 100 audiobooks both in the US & Canada, in Studios and on his own as a narrator-producer, earning the Audible-Approved status in recognition for the standards of his work. He was a 2013 SAG-AFTRA/Audible contest finalist, has been featured in Canadian media for his narration and advocacy work and coaches through his own Maple Audiobooks. Recent credits include the forthcoming "Deep Fake” and “No Two Persons,” four books in the Collected Works of Joseph Campbell series, six books by Jim Rohn, three of Jane Roberts’ SETH books as the voice of Seth, “The Curse of Oak Island” and “T Minus AI.”
He has lead workshops for ACTRA in Toronto, is a member of ACTRA, SAG-AFTRA, APA (Audio Publishers Association), holds a BSc from Boston University and has also spoken at SAG, UCLA, AFI, NALIP and The Actor's Network/LA.
Private consultation available by phone or for consideration of demos.
Private coaching via Zoom for those wishing to record demo segments in their own space.
Additional referrals to Canadian and US based coaches offered upon request – happy to help with your specific needs.
[email protected] or [email protected]
647-830-6038
Fun & Fascinating: I'm interviewing the awesome John Nelles about dialects and dialect coaching on Clubhouse this Sunday July 10th at 7pm (Toronto time) on "Canadians Talk Audiobooks" Be sure to tune in
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Sunday, July 10 at 7:00pm EDT with Braden Wright, Jenny Hoops, Ben Jordan, Dawn Harvey. Renowned dialect coach John Nelles is a diverse performer & he has coached hundreds of actors on screen, in top video games, and in VO work. Join as he discusses accent work & positive approaches ++
Next Sunday May 15th (not this week b/c of Mother's Day)... please join the Clubhouse chat with Dawn Harvey (and other moderators) interviewing/chatting with special guests discussing PANA -- PANA Board of Directors chair Rhett Samuel Price, co-Founder Emily Ellet, and board member Vikas Adams. A power-packed group to be sure and a super conversation to look forward to.
Hope you will mark your calendars and Tune in Live !
Link here below:
https://www.clubhouse.com/join/canadians-talk-audiobooks/5LBVYseZ/xqkOn4B8?utm_medium=ch_invite&utm_campaign=56YKFNNUHAcLPEzhcYSe9Q-177153
Sunday, May 15 at 5:00pm MDT with Dawn Harvey, Braden Wright, Jenny Hoops, Ben Jordan, Vikas Adam, Rhett Samuel Price. Join us on May 15 for a chat with PANA Board of Director’s chair, Rhett Price, co-founder Emily Ellet, and board member Vikas Adam to find out what this new association has planne...
It's the time of year for the PRLP -- Canadian narrators, authors, translators and illustrators benefit from this program.
(Deadline is end of April)
Mark you calendar for Sunday February 13 (7pm Eastern) for the Canadians Talk Audiobooks hour when we're discussing what it is, and how to apply -- a Q&A session (and possibly a special guest to help us out). Don't miss out on the benefits from your published audiobooks' appearances in Canadian libraries
This Sunday Feb 13
The multi-talented David Stinson ~ Audio Producer/Writer / Producer / Musician and Studio Supervisor for Audio Publishing with CNIB, joins Canadians Talk Audiobooks on Clubhouse to speak about the many ways they collaborate with Canadian narrators. Join Us with your curiosity and questions.
Jenny Hoops and I will be moderating!
7pm Eastern -- 8pm Maritime / 6 Central / 5 Mountain / 4 Pacific
ACTRA Voice
https://www.clubhouse.com/join/canadians-talk-audiobooks/177Bme9o/my4vbL8L?utm_medium=ch_invite&utm_campaign=KFYRLS56MF9TWIZPfEiU-Q-55374
Sunday, February 13 at 7:00pm EST with Braden Wright, Ben Jordan, Dawn Harvey, Jenny Hoops. David Stinson, Studio Supervisor for Audio Publishing CNIB-Beyond Print joins to discuss how Canadian narrators have increasing opportunities to engage & record through this venerable organization.
Excellent article and discussion/POV about this most timely matter in Audiobooks.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/88477-ai-influence-on-audiobooks-grows-as-does-controversy.html
The dawn of AI-enabled audiobook narration has led to fierce industry debate.
This Sunday Jan 9 - Clubhouse chat
Canadians Talk Audiobooks
7-8 Eastern (8-9 Martime/6-7 Central/5-6 Mountain/4-5 Pacific)
Editing -- The Collaboration with Narrators
I am leading the discussion with guest Tim Ratledge of Voice Over Tech Buddy joining Dawn & Jenny & Ben ~ discussing that vital connection at the core of all audiobook production.
It's a fun and informative chat each month -- Looking forward to you joining in to kick off this New Year 2022
Cheers!
https://www.clubhouse.com/join/canadians-talk-audiobooks/ao6hr4KS/M5Ywp6a8
Sunday, January 9 at 7:00pm EST with Braden Wright, Ben Jordan, Dawn Harvey, Tim Ratledge, Jenny Hoops. Tim Ratledge of VO Tech Buddy ( votechbuddy.com ), also a VO artist & Canadian audiobook editor, joins to discuss that central collaboration of productions: how editors & narrators work together b...
APAC registration is open! Time to jump in and try for the lottery spots of Speed-Dating (if you qualify) and Meet the Producers (because other narrators will qualify for this)... in addition to seeing the sessions planned for the 2022 APA Conference.
If you're not a member of the Audio Publishers Association, you can join and then register for this year's annual conference, March 1-3 with some pre-conference events in late February.
The APA has worldwide membership and IMO provides lots of value through webinar/resources and networking events... made all the more accessible to Canadians and at-distance narrators everywhere through online connections.
If you don't feel ready at the moment, you can bookmark the notion for the future and in the meantime, sign up (for free) for Audiofile Magazine email updates to tune into what's happening.
Happy New Year -- New Listens -- New Audiobooks
https://www.audiopub.org/
Virtual Audio Publishers Association Conference (APAC) 2022 - March 1-3: Event Details and Registration on our APAC page More Information
I am coaching with Chris Ciulla at his Leonardo Audio Audiobook Workouts Thurs Dec 23 from 7-10pm
Chris holds these each week, sometimes with guest coaches... and delighted he asked me to join him for this one.
You bring copy -- $25 for 15 min spots (4 spots left) AND you can AUDIT to listen & absorb in case you're not wishing to work a piece of copy but would still like to join.
Info at the Calendly page on how to reserve a spot and with note on payment method to Chris.
Hope to see you -- and Happy Holidays to All !
https://calendly.com/leonardoaudio/15min?month=2021-12&fbclid=IwAR1bZIJtKOETjsQrxoqre7JLmMsqzlVeKvF50-HKJqKsWQEDbidb21hmBuY
HOW IT WORKS - PLEASE READ ALL BELOWThis is an audiobook workout session.$25 for 15 minutes of directed work.Pay via PayPal at [email protected] narrator will book 15-minute segments of time between 7-10pmET on Thursdays.You will source the pages of copy, and send them to us before the
This SUNDAY Oct 17 at 7pm Eastern (TO)
-- Tune in through Clubhouse
This month, Canadians Talk Audiobooks on Clubhouse features Darren Speers, COO of Author's Republic discussing this Canadian distribution aggregator with worldwide outlets.
For , narrator/producers and alike... here's insight and answers about this CDN powerhouse company in the world
Moderated by Braden Wright, Dawn Harvey & Jenny Hoops & Ben Jordan.
Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST
Not on Clubhouse yet? Here’s a link to get you started:
https://www.clubhouse.com/join/canadians-talk-audiobooks/df0d9C1v/m21r0kj1
CDN Audiobook distributor chat: Authors Republic - Canadians Talk Audiobooks
clubhouse.com
Sunday, October 17 at 7:00pm EDT with Braden Wright. What is Authors Republic — the audiobook aggregator/ distribution company in Burlington, Ontario. How was it created? How can we collaborate ? A key AR rep joins for an insightful chat!
Your voice - your union - everything is driven by data, from funding to creation of programs. To be responsive, every organization needs to know the composition and drivers that are needed and desired. So please show up for yourself and your craft by being an active ACTRA actor. Census now! 🌠
although Fact 2 could be debated …
TONIGHT -- at 7pm EDT on Clubhouse
Cassie Smyth, Audiobook Production Manager at ECW Press, Audio, chats about audiobooks, casting and production -- Moderated this month by Dawn Harvey (Vancouver)
Hope you can join us (2nd Sunday of every month)
Looking forward to a great Chat!!! Even better with You!
Tonight 7pm-8pm is the first-ever Canadians Talk Audiobooks chat on Clubhouse! Hope you can tune in for special guests David Caron of ECW Press and Carlyn Craig from PostHypnotic Press.
3 Thursdays • 7pm-9pm • AUDIOBOOK WORKSHOPS
STARTS THIS WEEK
• Prep & Technique - Part I July 8 / Part II July 15
• Group Coaching Session - July 29
For those asking for a WEEKDAY series -- something broken into sections... this is designed for you.
Discount for taking both -- Group Coaching prerequisite is having taken Prep & Technique this month or previously..
Zoom sessions -- 15 before & after Prep & Technique courses for Q&A
DETAILS and Prices below:
Audiobook Narrator Workshops
Maple Audiobooks: July 2021 (3 Thursday evenings • Zoom Sessions)
~ Designed to guide you through the process of prepping and recording.
Take either Session or both together, depending on your needs.
Discount for taking both dates.
2 Thursday evenings July 8 AND 15
Audiobook Technique & Prep
7pm – 9pm via Zoom (15 minute Q&A before and after)
Information dates – no performance.
Covers approach and expectations for narrators in research and performance, and an industry overview.
Detailed performance toolkit covered here, with loads of value & practical info.
Prep materials and follow-up with actors is always part of this workshop.
Technique & Prep 2 dates only pricing:
$90 + HST = $101.70
1 Thursday evening – July 29
Audiobook Group Coaching
7pm—9pm via Zoom (Q&A 15 minutes before)
Group Coaching – Performance date -- allows actors to each work one piece of copy.
Come for a while or stay for the day & learn as participants each work on fiction or nonfiction, with coaching from Braden. 15 to 20 minutes per person (maximum of 6 people)
Past participants are welcome to sign up to work a new piece of copy – priority given to registrants of both sessions.
July 29 -only pricing:
$60 + HST = $67.80
Discounts when registering for both Sessions on all 3 dates:
July 8 & 15 AND July 29
$141.25 including HST
$50.00 deposit required to hold place in class
Payment in full due upon attendance
This training has helped prepare actors for studio gigs and home studio work.
Please note that this is a Zoom experience
Group Coaching is for working text, not recording on mic.
Prices are adjusted for this era
In-person workshops will resume when safe, hopefully this fall/winter.
Prices will return to the previous levels for in-person, in-studio events.
Braden Wright (Coach) has worked in VO in LA & Toronto, and has recorded over 80 audiobooks both in the US & Canada, in Studios and on his own as a narrator-producer, earning the Audible-Approved status in recognition for the standards of his work. He was a 2013 SAG-AFTRA/Audible contest finalist, has been featured in Canadian media for his narration and advocacy work and coaches through his own Maple Audiobooks. Recent credits include "Fool Me Twice,” four books in the Collected Works of Joseph Campbell series, six books by Jim Rohn, three of Jane Roberts’ SETH books as the voice of Seth, “The Curse of Oak Island” and “T Minus AI.”
He has lead workshops for ACTRA in Toronto, is a member of ACTRA, SAG-AFTRA, APA (Audio Publishers Association), holds a BSc from Boston University and has also spoken at SAG, UCLA, AFI, NALIP and The Actor's Network/LA.
Private consultation available by phone or for consideration of demos.
Private coaching via Zoom for those wishing to record demo segments in their own space or at Davidson Recording (studio fee extra and paid directly to Davidson Recording Studio)
Additional referrals to Canadian and US based coaches offered upon request – happy to help with your specific needs.
[email protected] or [email protected]
647-830-6038
Zoom workshop -- 2 Saturdays in a row
Now Sat JUNE 19 + Sat JUNE 26
(10am to 4pm)
If you are interested, please email me
[email protected] or
[email protected]
Group Coaching will be part of the experience (June 26) --
Past workshop attendees who'd like to work on an additional piece are welcome to sign-up.
Info & prices are listed in the Event page.
Yes, it's been "a while," so if you're interested, we'd love to work with you. Thanks!
Tuning into this podcast interview from 6 months back -- ICYMI
David Caron & Ann Jansen in conversation... a great and informative chat.
Hope you enjoy during this pre-Audie Award weekend.
https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/the-story-of-canadian-audiobooks
It would be fair say that we’re fascinated by audiobooks and learning about their production, distribution, and everything else involved in the process. Last month we interviewed Jamie Dupras and Jeff
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