The voiceover school at Double RR is phenomenal. I've taken a bunch of different VO classes all…read moreover the city, but I think this is the best place for so many reasons: they offer super small classes, they bring in an impressive variety of professionals and experts, and they offer business classes in the field that provides realistic advice and illustrates real paths to a career in voiceover. They offer classes in narration, commercials, audiobooks, promo, and animation/video games for all levels, and you can sometimes audit a class for free first before committing to a whole series. There's also super specific courses like Accents & Dialects, where they'll bring in an expert like Alyson Steele to teach how to crack any accent, and master the main ones you'll get called for in auditions. They've also brought in Randi Thomas, the woman who live announces the Oscars and a LOT of other award shows. She does a lot promos too, but she was the first woman to do the Oscars and it is a super tough and specific technique. I heard about Double RR from another student, and decided to check it out because I had always been interested in animation, loved audiobooks, fascinated with documentary narration, etc. I loved it, and kept going to as many classes as I could at that studio before branching out to others. But I kept going back to Double RR, and worked my way up to the higher level courses. Their classes were absolutely instrumental in launching my voiceover career. The main instructor is Laurel VanderLinde and she is an absolute force. She's incredible at assessing your skill level and an amazing director. She covers a lot of the main courses in a lot of different areas. And they bring in casting directors for video games, Disney TV animation, promo writers/actors/producers plus VO agents for one-off classes. If you're anywhere from a little to a LOT interested in voiceover, this is the place for you.

More than fair prices, comfy surroundings and extraordinary talent! Everything you need in a…read moreprofessional recording studio. Andrew Meisner, the head engineer, brings a Producer's ear to the session. He's incredibly fast and focused. We just finished a package of 12 radio spots that were completed (with client present) in half the time it would take at most ordinary studios. And the sound/mix is always right on. Sandy Orkin will work with you to find a rate that works for you. And the entire staff goes out of its way to make you feel comfortable.

I took both the beginner and intermediate classes at TalkShop; and although I can't say 1 was…read morebetter than the other, I can say the classes just kept getting better and more valuable with each one. Gary and Martha are seasoned vets in this industry and have a GENUINE DESIRE TO HELP! I can't stress this enough. With so many sharks out there looking to make a quick buck, it's so nice to find a team of professionals that actually want to see you succeed in the biz. Almost IMMEDIATELY after taking the two courses, I started getting work right away (which has already covered the cost of both classes and THEN some). Things have been steady ever since, and I can't credit TalkShop enough with helping me get my new career started. The facilities are top notch and the learning environment is a BLAST! They get straight to the point and get you in the booth on the first day. They also send you home with all your recordings, so when it's all said and done - you can actually go back and hear for yourself how much you've improved since starting. Granted, there are a lot of fantastic places to take classes for VO; but for an all around, hands on, introductory course to the VO industry - TalkShop takes the cake. I looked forward to these classes every week and have since been doing 1 on 1 sessions which are really what have helped define my "sound" and directly lead to bookings. Definitely give them a shot if you are looking to break into the VO biz. If they had 10 stars on Yelp, I'd give them a full 10/10.

Voiceover LA is worth looking into…read more If you're a Voiceover wanna-be, beginner, advanced or just need the practice - give Martha or Gary a call. They've got decades of experience in the biz, and have experienced the digital trends in the industry first hand. They're qualified to teach you the things you need to know to make it in Voiceover! Each class from the beginning tackles different copy and how to decipher and deliver those words in the best way YOUR voice can. Martha and Gary had great, knowledgeable answers to every question I had about a career in VO. From marketing myself to auditioning for characters. Look they know their stuff, and if you're ambitious to get quality, coached time behind the mic, then this class is for you. Give them a call, or even a friendly e-mail, your VO career certainly won't regret it.

It's worn, and parking is a big hassle when it's busy. The owner is a great guy, very helpful, but…read moreit's a rough place, hence the cost is lower. Rooms are not very soundproof and the smell of weed wafts throughout - not a plus for me, but maybe for others. 15 minute grace period for load in / load out.

This place is cool, it has a musicians feel to it. it's not decked out with the hype like some…read morestudio's that look fabulous but suck in many other ways. there is an old saying - "everything shinny aint always a diamond" I feel that the service at uncles is unbeatable, and the price is right! the more I rehearsed there, the more accommodating they became, because once they know you, they know just what to do for you and they will do just that many times before you even think to ask. the main guy there Scott is awesome and one of the coolest people you could know. when you need something they come to your rescue, but when they need something customers will come to the rescue for uncles in return. that's how highly people think of the place. love and peace people. F.G.

Small rehearsal studio with parking…read more Very nice guy runs the place. Had three solid experiences at Music Space, and would recommend.

Just started practicing here and we could not be more happy. The space is clean and Gary the owner…read moreis kind and helpful. All the equipment is always clean and ready for use. The location is great as well. This place is a gold mine.

I had a wonderful and meaningful experience learning voice over techniques at this place…read more Michael truly cares for his students. He is professional, kind, knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive. I highly recommend A Plus voice overs! Thank you so much

I took Michael's VoiceOver class and it was absolutely invaluable! I learned so much from him, his…read morehandouts/workbook and of course, number one, being in the booth with his directions. The combination of those three components helped build my confidence threefold. My voice from the first week to fourth week is already at another level. This is a great introduction/beginning VoiceOver class. You will end up thanking him for his guidance; he does not gatekeeping anything. The class is purposely kept small, my class was 7 students. Each of us got ample time in the both with one-on-one directions directly from Michael. The office and studio space are just the right size, perfect for what is needed.

Michael was a delight to work with. With some engineers, you go to great lengths to get them to…read moreunderstand what you're aiming for. But Michael "gets" you right away, and he works quickly and competently. By referral, I came to him to help "clean up" something from a different recording studio that we had done, and he was excellent. He's an amiable, up-front kind of guy. He'll tell you right from the get-go what will and will not work. Ideally, we would have started and finished with him, from rehearsal to recording to post-production to mastering. He's the one to go with. He's polished, experienced and so very professional. He's the real deal. My only regret is that we could have saved some time and money if we had only known about him FIRST.

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I was looking for a used Nord keyboard on CL for six weeks. They were all 1000 miles from me and…read moreall felt sketchy in terms of the folks I was dealing with. I reached out to Elevated Audio and what a difference. Got a good deal on the keyboard and Nord threw in their exquisite travel case -- a $600 value. The keyboard is stellar. But huge kudos to Fran and crew at Elevated Audio. Smooth, fast transaction overall while also being extremely personable. I cannot recommend them more highly. I will always check with them for future music gear purchases. A great experience. A+++

The best online service and support ever experienced Highly recommend them for any and all audio…read moreneeds. Fran, my Account Manager, is a superstar!

"The Seance Room, Where The Magic Happens..."…read more I recently had the honor to sit in on a session with Brett and Matt --man, do these guys know what they're doing! There's a super relaxed environment going on from the second we walked through the door; and Brett, in his own inimitable way, strips the room of any negativity or fear, which ultimately proved conducive to the creative process. There was not a drop of pretense between Brett and Matt, just the bottom line desire to produce quality music along the way. We couldn't have asked for a better session -- and the equipment is top tier, too!

From the owner: The Séance Room recording studio in Sherman Oaks specializes in tracking "real" instruments and…read morevocals, mixing, mastering and voice-over. Owned / Operated by ASCAP awarded, EMMY nominated Producer/Composer/Engineer, Brett Cookingham Protools 10 Apogee AD/DA 96k-24b 24 Inputs UAD2 API Analog Summing ATC Monitors Mic-Pre's: API-312, UA-610, Great River, Summit Outboard: Lexicon-960, Universal Audio LA2, LA3, 1176, Empirical Labs Distressor, Fatso Mic's: AEA, Neumann, DPA, AKG, Sennheiser, Shure '37 Steinway S Baby Grand, Hammond with Leslie, Gretsch Drums Major Recording Studio Quality in an Intimate Setting