I’ve written here more than once about Nancy Wolfson, with whom I am currently studying to improve my voiceover work. The biggest pleasant surprise with Nancy was her enthusiastic and positive reaction to my main demo, which we listened to in my first session with her a couple of weeks ago.
As a result of writing about that experience here, I answered several questions from Rich Gates, and he booked time with Nancy to study with her as well. In fact, his first session with her was earlier this week. So, a second pleasant surprise was to discover that when someone books private voiceover lessons with Nancy on the basis of the recommendation of one of her current students (in this story, I’m playing the part of the current student) she gives a free lesson to the current student after the new student’s first lesson.
She made this point quite clear during our session today that my next lesson will be free because of how I helped Rich decide to study with her. Once again, I’m stunned and almost speechless. And not just because of this fresh act of generosity from Nancy; but also by the superb lessons we covered during our session today.
The thing I like best about studying with Nancy Wolfson is the very practical, step-by-step way she breaks down the process of understanding commercial copy (for instance) and how to win auditions and thus, work. So, should just anyone study with Nancy? Well, I think anyone would gain significant benefits to his or her voiceover career from studying with her; but the people who are going to gain the most are those who are doing OK, maybe making some part-time money; but not really breaking through to the next level of excellence.
So, click on Nancy Wolfson’s name. The link will take you to her site. If you’re ready for a splash of honest, straight, clear teaching; sign up for private lessons. If you want, tell her you’re doing this because you read about her on my blog. When you do, I’ll get another free lesson. Or, if you’d rather, don’t tell her and I won’t. Either way, you’ll benefit tremendously. And that’s the point of this post. (edited to correct typo)
Just heard you again on the CBS affiliate in Portland, Oregon. Your voice was telling me I need to buy the Peace with God book by Billy Graham. Miss you Bob and give my best to your family.
Glad to hear it is going so well Bob. I really look forward to my next session with her. My most pleasant surprise was that the things I was worried about being picked apart weren’t and the things that she did focus on I was mostly unaware of. So this fresh perspective from someone who truly knows the business is great.
Mike,
I miss you, too, buddy. I hope we can find some time for our families to get together one of these years.
Be well,
Bob
Rich,
Yes, you’ve hit the nail on the head. It’s the fresh perspective from someone who truly knows the business. In fact, I told Nancy during our session today that I think the reason people pay her money so that she can (sometimes) rip their demos to shreds is because she has that perspective that’s so difficult to find.
Be well,
Bob