Description

Join us for an insight into the world of voice acting with Studio Resonate’s Steve Pogatch and David Cuetter from Sirius XM Media. Delve into “The Pandora Sound,” a webinar designed to elevate your voiceover game. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is tailored to help you learn what commercial casting directors and clients are looking for in the streaming audio space.

Here’s what you can expect!

• Intro’s: Get to know Steve and David, the creative minds behind Studio Resonate’s audio production & voice roster.
• The Pandora Sound: Get under the hood and see what qualities and tone they look for in voice actors, and what makes for a good read.
• VO Talents’ Toolkit: Uncover the dos and don’ts of voice acting, gain valuable auditioning tips, and understand what Studio Resonate looks for in auditions and demos.
• Podcast Ad Genre: Learn more about the podcast ad read genre, its nuances, and see how it differs from traditional reads.
• Multicultural Dynamics: Delve into the realm of multicultural production and ads, with a spotlight on Spanish reads.
• Stand for Sonic Diversity: Discover why diversity is crucial in today’s voiceover landscape.

PLUS! We’ll leave time for a live Q&A session to answer all your questions!

Join us and tune into The Pandora Sound!

When: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
Duration: 1.5 Hours (5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET)
Format: Zoom: Recorded and Available For Review
Maximum Participants: 100
Investment: $39 (10% discount with GVAA Membership!)

Future Opportunities: As a bonus, explore a potential future script reading workshop led by Steve and David, offering a hands-on experience to further refine your skills.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your voice acting prowess!

Bio

Steve Pogatch – Senior Manager Voiceover Operations at Studio Resonate (SiriusXM Media-SiriusXM/Pandora)
In addition to producing thousands of high-quality audio ads in the 10+ years he’s been at Pandora, Steve Pogatch has been the go-to guy for all things VO Casting, Direction, and Quality for Studio Resonate at Pandora/SiriusXM. He’s responsible for recruiting, auditioning, and curating new talent as well as managing the Pandora Voiceover Roster.

Steve is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and started his career working for a subsidiary of Technicolor, by working on advertising media for in-store television networks and digital out of home networks. He has a passion for sound and sound design, with experience ranging from mobile applications and video games, to television advertising and corporate training videos.

David Cuetter – Lead Bilingual Producer, Studio Resonate (SiriusXM/Pandora)
Lead Bilingual Audio Producer on English, Spanish, and Multicultural campaigns, working with clients from strategy through audio production. VO casting and direction, sound design & music creation, and helping to recruit and curate Studio Resonate’s VO Roster. David is also a musician and plays the pedal steel guitar in several groups in the SF Bay Area.

**DISCLAIMER** GVAA partners with Casting Directors, Coaches, and Agents strictly for the purpose of educating voice actors. Participation does not guarantee representation or work.