For everyone who is ready to become a Voice Artist
Welcome to The Online School for Voice Over
I've always wanted to do this! I love audiobooks, but I've never known how to become a narrator
People tell me I have a great voice, but I didn't know how to get started or find voice over jobs
I've done a little acting (or singing) but never knew how to turn it into a business. I'd love to learn more!
I've always wanted to do this. I've even looked into coaching and classes, but couldn't afford the expensive classes and demos
I've been thinking about this, but got overwhelemed with how much there is to learn. I just wish someone would make it easier!
The voice over world is bursting and ALL kinds of voices are needed
Think about ALL the places you hear voices...
A comprehensive video-based course designed to lead you step-by-step through the process of setting up your voice over business. It's efficient and actionable. Set up your recording space, get the right equipment, learn how to use your equipment, edit audio and run your business.
I've taken many online courses and found most of them to be confusing. In an effort to share all they know, course creators actually packed too much information into their courses. I've found them to be disorganized, stressful and I didn't finish them! So when I designed this course, I did everything completely different. Here's how:
STEP-BY-STEP: This course is different because of the step-by-step approach. You’ll easily follow each step of the course and complete your work before moving on to the next. With this approach, when you get to the end of the course, you’ve done the hard work. You don’t go back to the beginning and try to remember everything you learned from day one.
VIDEO-BASED: This course is video-based so you can watch it anywhere, anytime that works for you - as long as you have an internet connection. You can re-watch the videos as many times you wish for a whole year. There's also downloadable resources available. And, if you have questions, just reach out in the "Discussions" area and I will personally answer your question.
SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS: In this course, I make specific recommendations on equipment and I show you how to use it. You won’t be overwhelmed with too many options and choices that you have to spend time researching. I also teach you how to use audio editing software - from installation to editing!
SAVE MONEY: Oh and then there’s this…this course is WAY and I mean WAY less expensive than many other courses. Who am I to stand in the way of your dream?
Let me show you around
Please be sure to check out All of the information on this page...from the curriculum to the FAQ section. This video highlights important information.
When you complete the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion. Use this on resumes, bios and online to show your experience and professional level of skill.
Video-based (watch at your own pace) with PDFs for enhancement. Access to the course for 1 full year.
Module 1: Choosing and Preparing a Place to Record
This will be easy and pretty inexpensive. Find a place in your home to record and learn how to make it "soft" to diffuse sound and reduce echo.
Most items will already be in your home, but you'll also receive a complete list of items and tips that will be helpful.
Module 2: Recording Equipment
You'll probably be surprised how inexpensive this can be. And, you won't need to waste hours researching microphones or equipment. I've already done that for you. In this module you'll learn all about microphones and receive a list of recommended microphones and other equipment.You'll know where to get it and an approximate cost.
Then, we'll cover the recording software. Best of all, it's free! You'll learn how to use it in this module.
Module 3: Skills
We'll cover how to use your microphone and practice mic skills. We'll cover voice skills including warming up and protecting your voice. And, we'll cover reading and script interpretation skills.
Module 4: Where to Find Work
We wouldn't teach you how to do voice overs and then not show you where to find work! In this module we cover all the places you can find work including auditioning and producing your own voice samples and demos.
Module 5: Running Your Business
Learn how to organize your business here. We discuss business entities, record keeping, your company name and logo, websites, talent agents and how you get paid.
Module 6: Doing the work
In this module, we make sure you know what to expect on a daily basis and how to prioritize your efforts each day. We'll also discuss rates.
Module 7: Free Voice Review!
Once you've completed the course, I offer you a free voice review! You'll receive scripts to record. Once you record them and send them to me, I will give you feedback on your delivery, script reading and interpretation skills and also give you descriptors of your voice. It's like a free coaching session!
Get access to the entire course with either option and have access to the course for 1 full year!
One-time payment
$37.50 x 8 months
I only get to give up to 5 stars? Triple that and I would give this course the full 15 stars! Julie Eickhof is a master at voice overs and is a highly gifted...
Read MoreI only get to give up to 5 stars? Triple that and I would give this course the full 15 stars! Julie Eickhof is a master at voice overs and is a highly gifted teacher. Julie's course is comprehensive. She not only tells you everything you need to know about getting started doing voice overs, she shows you in her easy-to-follow demonstrations, often more than once. There's no fluff in this course, only useful, practical information, tips, and advice, including how to take care of your voice and warm up before recording.. Julie not only explains how to make a quality sound booth, she critiques yours by looking at pictures of it that you send to her and listening to samples of your work. You learn more than enough about each pillar of this business to advance with confidence in your own voice over career path. Julie also goes the extra mile by answering your questions via email, usually within 24-hours. And Julie's Voice Review -her assessment of the quality of your voice over sample- is invaluable. Her suggestions here are all geared toward helping you put your best voice forward. I was about to pay for a course that cost 5 times as much as this one, and I'm sure it would have been good, but I was fortunate enough to find Julie's course before I signed up for the other. I not only saved a ton of money, I know that I got the biggest bang for my buck! Julie is awesome! Her course is excellent! And I am super-satisfied!
Read LessThank you-Thank you, for your Voice Over course, Julie! The text was easy for a newbie like me to understand. I would highly recommend this to anyone interes...
Read MoreThank you-Thank you, for your Voice Over course, Julie! The text was easy for a newbie like me to understand. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in doing Voice Over work. You saved me a ton of time by getting right to the heart of things. Teaching me those vital first steps, regarding the booth, equipment, and practice, got me up and running! Your simple and clear course material saved me 100s of hours in trying to figure it out on my own. Shortly after completing your course I got my first VO project!! You were with me every step of the way. My rough edges were being smoothed out. My only regret is that I didn't find you sooner. I'm looking forward to a future in VO. This is an exciting and fun industry! Donna Boardman
Read LessJulie is such a great teacher. I've heard her on TV, so learning from a successful Voice Over Artist with "celebrity" status made this even more fun. I've le...
Read MoreJulie is such a great teacher. I've heard her on TV, so learning from a successful Voice Over Artist with "celebrity" status made this even more fun. I've learned so much already, just doing a quick run-through on this course. My next step is to go back through and really dig-in and apply everything I've learned so that I can start auditioning. I really feel like this course is going to give me the confidence and industry knowledge to get started and hit the ground running. I can't wait to send my demo scripts to Julie and receive her professional feedback - that feature alone is worth the price of admission.
Read LessJulie is an excellent teacher and so encouraging when it comes to beginning a new career. I've been an M.D. since 1988 and have been told often that I have ...
Read MoreJulie is an excellent teacher and so encouraging when it comes to beginning a new career. I've been an M.D. since 1988 and have been told often that I have a great reading voice. I've been using Audible.com since 2012 and am very picky about what books I will listen to based on the narrator. A bad narrator makes me exchange a book almost immediately. So, I know how important good narration or VO is for the listener to any voice talent. Thank you, Julie, for such a comprehensive course. I recently retired from practicing medicine and can't wait to launch into this new adventure and career in voice acting/narration.
Read LessThis is a fantastic way to get your footing in the world of voice overs. Julie is thorough and precise with her lessons. The course is VERY actionable and th...
Read MoreThis is a fantastic way to get your footing in the world of voice overs. Julie is thorough and precise with her lessons. The course is VERY actionable and that is the type of education that sticks with you. She gives more than enough resources and updates the course regularly to keep it fresh and relevant. The voice review was so encouraging and honest. You can tell she wants you to succeed, yet she never panders to you by telling you what you want to hear, only what you need to hear. This is invaluable when stepping into this field. She helps you to narrow your focus and highlight your strengths with far less trial and error you'd to go through in the field. I don't have any negatives! I love that you can pay monthly if you're running on a budget which is always nice. If you think you'd like voice overs, then go for it and take this course. If you find out you don't like VO then you still learned something! Maybe you'll find the editing interesting. I know I did and I'm even considering looking into deepening my editing and master skills. A very useful skill in this day and age!
Read LessI found this course to be invaluable. I really appreciated all of the very specific information in how to set up a recording space and the type of equipment...
Read MoreI found this course to be invaluable. I really appreciated all of the very specific information in how to set up a recording space and the type of equipment I'd need. It saved me a TON of research, and the result is excellent. I don't live in the quietest neighborhood and was wondering if I'd be able to get around that, but using your information seems to have done the trick. The Audacity software has been easy to use (I did have to get help from my nephew to install the plug-ins on my iMac), and your instructions about mastering and editing allowed me to get good-sounding recordings from the start, at least as far as I can tell. I'll know for sure once the evaluation is returned! I really appreciate the website information, especially the pronunciation and where to find work sites. You even give discuss pay rates and the business end of working as a voiceover artist. It's an A-Z course about how to start working in the business, and I'm SO glad I found it. It's well worth every cent in time saved and mistakes avoided.
Read LessI am an actress with over 30 years spent in the business of acting for stage and film. I decided to get into voiceover work because it is the one industry th...
Read MoreI am an actress with over 30 years spent in the business of acting for stage and film. I decided to get into voiceover work because it is the one industry that allows your talent to be more important than your looks. When I started researching voiceover work and how to get started, I was bombarded with information that led me to believe that I couldn't get into the business without spending $1000's of dollars... and that was even with all of my acting experience. However, something in my gut said that there was another way. The great news is this program explains that you can not only get started without spending $1000's of dollars, but it also explains how spending that much is not a smart investment. This program shows you how you can do it with just a little investment. It walks you through the step-by-step process and gets you into a place that will help you feel confident about getting a voiceover business started from your home. I appreciated all of the information I received from this program and I suggest that anyone who is interested in this business, should make the small investment to get a BIG return!!! - JN - NC
Read LessI found this course to be a well-structured introduction to voice over work in a home recording studio. I came to the course with a lot of questions about th...
Read MoreI found this course to be a well-structured introduction to voice over work in a home recording studio. I came to the course with a lot of questions about the software and studio set-up side of things, and was able to learn a lot about editing voice recordings through the lessons on audiobook production. There are a lot of resources included in the course that help with the ins and outs of the business. Overall, a fantastic course for those looking to start a career voice over who don't know where to start.
Read LessI am starting a completely new and want to start with a great foundation. Julies course gave me the perfect starting point. She explored everything that I ...
Read MoreI am starting a completely new and want to start with a great foundation. Julies course gave me the perfect starting point. She explored everything that I think I need to be really successful. She's not teaching a quick course on how to make six figures in six months kind of thing. She's honest about the work needed (and to practice) and most of all be a professional. And then she tells you exactly where you need to go to be successful. She teaches you step by step. Also, the customer service was great when I needed them. thanks Julie!
Read LessI have been very pleased with Julie's online course. It's very detailed, and she offers many of her own specific "how's" that she's used in her career. Pract...
Read MoreI have been very pleased with Julie's online course. It's very detailed, and she offers many of her own specific "how's" that she's used in her career. Practical, personable, and comprehensive—well worth the price. I would definitely recommend for any VO beginners like myself!
Read LessI enjoyed the course very much and found it helpful that each step of the process was broken down for us. Julie is an outstanding, knowledgable instructor...
Read MoreI enjoyed the course very much and found it helpful that each step of the process was broken down for us. Julie is an outstanding, knowledgable instructor and is awesome with following up on questions! Thank You Julie and wishing you continued success! Best! Norine
Read LessI very much appreciated the actionable steps and advice given in this course. I’ve come across other courses on other topics that while useful, forget that ...
Read MoreI very much appreciated the actionable steps and advice given in this course. I’ve come across other courses on other topics that while useful, forget that they are for beginners in their field who don’t have the same knowledge base, and so it often feels that something obvious is missing, but because the viewer is uneducated in the nuances of the field they can’t grasp certain concepts.
Read LessThis course is perfect for those starting out doing voice-over work. Everything is explained efficiently and concisely, avoiding overwhelm which can be an is...
Read MoreThis course is perfect for those starting out doing voice-over work. Everything is explained efficiently and concisely, avoiding overwhelm which can be an issue with some courses. The content is actionable so that you can get set up and be ready to practice. Includes great information about getting work and setting up your business.
Read LessThis is such an approachable way to learn about working doing voiceovers. It was thorough but no overwhelming in scope. I definitely feel prepared to now go ...
Read MoreThis is such an approachable way to learn about working doing voiceovers. It was thorough but no overwhelming in scope. I definitely feel prepared to now go through the action items.
Read LessThis is a wonderful course! Julie gives tons of helpful information to start a voice over career. I highly recommend signing up.
This is a wonderful course! Julie gives tons of helpful information to start a voice over career. I highly recommend signing up.
Read LessThis Course was very informative. It gives a true blueprint on the steps needed to become successful within the industry. I do think that someone should be t...
Read MoreThis Course was very informative. It gives a true blueprint on the steps needed to become successful within the industry. I do think that someone should be thinking about taking voiceover seriously before spending the money on something like this. Overall, I'd recommend this course to someone who needs the essential tools and information to get started.
Read LessGod is the number one force in this world. I became saved after receiving and reading the new testament version of scripture at the age of 21. I applied for ...
Read MoreGod is the number one force in this world. I became saved after receiving and reading the new testament version of scripture at the age of 21. I applied for undergraduate school bachelor’s in a HBCU cape program for Religion and Philosophy. A few complimented on my reading voice. So now you are giving me a ministry calling that could possibly save others and surpass all our understandings as humans being faced with natures environments any and everywhere.
Read LessI've operated a media production company for longer than I care to admit. I have solid skills in several areas, including voice over. But not until this cour...
Read MoreI've operated a media production company for longer than I care to admit. I have solid skills in several areas, including voice over. But not until this course have I found the missing link between my skills and paying clients that I have needed to actually make a living. Julie, I can't thank you enough!
Read LessReally loved this course. The way the lessons are set up take you step-by-step through the process of setting up your own voice from home business. Knowing w...
Read MoreReally loved this course. The way the lessons are set up take you step-by-step through the process of setting up your own voice from home business. Knowing what equipment to purchase and how to set up your studio before you even get started on the lessons is great. Being able to go through the processes slowly and at your pace works well too. I'm hoping this course will get me started on getting out of the rat race and working from home on my own time. Thank you so much!
Read LessThis is a fantastic course. It explained beginning to end really well. It was very easy to follow and vary informative. Loved the added interviews with Sweet...
Read MoreThis is a fantastic course. It explained beginning to end really well. It was very easy to follow and vary informative. Loved the added interviews with Sweetwater and Emily Laurence. I have been thinking about audiobook voice over work for about 2 years. I rarely watch TV and spend most my time reading. I got into audiobooks about 5 years ago through my Library. I started using them for walking or working out. But they gradually became my first choice. Going through this course has cemented my goal to become a Voice Over Artist. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Julie!!!!! Please put me on the list for any other courses to come in the future.
Read LessThis course has benefited me tremendously! For starters, being able to pay for the course in monthly installments empowered me to take the leap and get the a...
Read MoreThis course has benefited me tremendously! For starters, being able to pay for the course in monthly installments empowered me to take the leap and get the assistance I needed before launching my business. The course material is presented in simple, informative modules that are easy to follow and can be reviewed over and over again. With the knowledge that I have acquired taking this course, I am confident that I have the tools and skills needed to start and maintain my voice over business successfully. Julie instructs in a way that makes even the most novice of us feel like we can succeed after completing the course. I can't neglect to mention the value of the additional resources and classes that she has developed to ensure that you maintain your new skills and continue to feel confident and supported. One of the most valuable aspects of the course is the vocal review feature. Julie personally curates an entire packet, chock full of specific recommendations to suit your needs. She is kind, thoughtful, and extremely supportive. I would highly recommend any newcomer with zero to little experience to take this course. If you have already started your voice over business, use Audacity as your DAW, and need some assistance with perfecting your audio output, also take the Audacity Advanced Editing and Mastering course. Thank you, Julie!
Read LessI knew absolutely nothing about the Voice Over but for many years had a desire to be an audiobook narrator. I never pursued it because I had no idea where t...
Read MoreI knew absolutely nothing about the Voice Over but for many years had a desire to be an audiobook narrator. I never pursued it because I had no idea where to start or what was involved. I'm so glad I found Julie's course. She has developed a course that is very easy to follow and understand. Her step-by-step, at-your-own-pace method reduced a lot of stress. After completing the course I feel confident in using my equipment, editing and mastering my narration, the audition process, organizing my business, and much more. Julie is encouraging, helpful, and kind. She answered all my questions with clarity and honesty. I know my future in Voice Over would not have been possible without this course because I would have been overwhelmed and given up. Thank you Julie for creating Work from Home Doing Voice Overs!
Read LessThis was my first time taking an on-line course of any kind, and I found it surprisingly thorough, well thought out and the instructor to be incredibly respo...
Read MoreThis was my first time taking an on-line course of any kind, and I found it surprisingly thorough, well thought out and the instructor to be incredibly responsive and supportive.
Read LessThis course was packed with all the essential information. The content was easy to understand and to the point, while remaining very comprehensive! Would h...
Read MoreThis course was packed with all the essential information. The content was easy to understand and to the point, while remaining very comprehensive! Would highly recommend it to anyone interested in voice overs
Read LessJulie is phenomenal teacher, this course is very well put together. Julie has a excellent job making sure to cover all the bases and walks you through each s...
Read MoreJulie is phenomenal teacher, this course is very well put together. Julie has a excellent job making sure to cover all the bases and walks you through each step. Being able to go black and listen to any section was a huge plus and incredibly helpful in feeling successful!
Read LessThe information that Julie provides is invaluable to starting a business doing voice overs. Every time I re-listen to a teaching, I learn something new! Be...
Read MoreThe information that Julie provides is invaluable to starting a business doing voice overs. Every time I re-listen to a teaching, I learn something new! Because she stays up-to-date on changes in what she has taught previously, I believe this would be a course that I would spend money on again and again! She was very helpful in getting my recording studio set up to eliminate the echoes in my recordings. Her responses to my emails were either same day or next day. She definitely knows what she is doing! She is very genuine and wants to help others succeed. Thank you, Julie!!
Read LessJulie does such a great job teaching this course. She is very detailed & thorough and doesn't leave anything out. I have all the information I need to be...
Read MoreJulie does such a great job teaching this course. She is very detailed & thorough and doesn't leave anything out. I have all the information I need to be a great voice-over artist. I already have a voice-over job scheduled!
Read LessIt was an exceptional, educational and phenomenal course. I really enjoyed it. It was more than I expected in a positive way. Julie you are the best instruc...
Read MoreIt was an exceptional, educational and phenomenal course. I really enjoyed it. It was more than I expected in a positive way. Julie you are the best instructor. I was able to grasp so much knowledge and expertise from you regarding voiceovers. The course was great and was worth every penny. The way you explained every thing in a way that anyone could understand. You also took the time out to do a review at the end and give honest feedback on how the student is able to put all the information that was taught to us in action. You were able to tell me what I was doing right and how to improve in those areas that I needed to work on. Thank you for truly caring about the success of your students. I would definitely highly recommend this voiceover course to others who maybe interested in pursuing a career in this area. May you continue to be blessed. Chiqueta
Read LessThank you julie for teaching me Audacity on my path to becoming a Voice-over artist very PROFESSIONAL 5 stars!
Thank you julie for teaching me Audacity on my path to becoming a Voice-over artist very PROFESSIONAL 5 stars!
Read LessThank you so much for this content! It helps me tremendously and you can access the content easily. There are materials you can download and save for future ...
Read MoreThank you so much for this content! It helps me tremendously and you can access the content easily. There are materials you can download and save for future reference as well. All in all, an awesome and very thorough course. Thanks Julie :)
Read LessExcellent with Gold star.......highest score possible
Excellent with Gold star.......highest score possible
Read LessJulie Eickhoff
Hi, I'm Julie. I've been working from home doing voice overs since 2011. In that time, I've narrated and produced well over 100 audiobooks and am an Audible Approved Producer. I love the creativity and flexibility!
My background includes a long list of varied careers...including broadcasting, teaching and real estate. A few years ago, I added Online Course Creator to the list.
And that was for you. Many of my acquaintences had been asking how they, too, could be come a voice artist. So, I sorted through all the important information I learned throughout the years and then worked to make it the least confusing, most easily followed and thorough as possible. And here we are! I hope I can help you follow your dreams as well.
I love hearing from my students. In fact, nothing makes my day better than the email titled "I got hired!" Knowing that I'm helping other people realize their dream, is the best feeling ever.
I'm happy that our paths have crossed!
Yes, you will need to purchase recording equipment. You cannot do professional recordings on your phone.
You will need space that is generally quiet for long periods of time. And you will need to be able to treat the space to control echo. Ask yourself if you can do that in the space you are thinking about using as your recording space.
A closet can work as a recording space. A walk-in closet with a little more space works better. And clothes hanging in a closet can help absorb echo.
An important aspect of professional recording is consistency. You want your recording space, microphone settings and sound to all sound consistent from one recording session to another. If you think you can achieve that while traveling, then you may be able to. But it may be difficult.
When you begin a voice over career, you are learning new skills and starting your own business. Your success depends on you. How well you follow the instructional videos matters, how much you practice your new skills matters, how much you audition and market yourself matters. You have autonomy and flexibility in this career, but it also means that you have be committed to the work. Many students have booked work within just a few months of enrolling in the course.
At this point, I am assuming that you already have a computer that you intend to use for recording. So, a computer is not included in this estimate. Then, there are 3 areas where you likely will have other expenses.
First, in getting your recording space ready to use. Most people have many of the things they need (like thick blankets) available to them, but you may choose to purchase some extra things. Budgeting $100 or so would be helpful.
Secondly, the recording equipment itself – Budgeting around $300-$350 if you have really good headphones already, or add $100 if you need headphones.
And the third area to budget for is to join an online casting site for auditioning. You don’t have to do this, but I encourage joining for a year. This can range from $200-$500. There are places you can audition for free, but for a year I do recommend joining an online site so that you have access to many auditioning opportunities.
Refunds are not available because you have access to all the information at the time you enroll in the course.
For starters, there is no “right voice.” All kinds of voices are needed in the voice over world. But, in general, you do need to have a voice that is easily understood – you need to enunciate your words well and you need to be comfortable making a script come to life. Do you like giving presentations? Reading stories to your kids? Singing? Acting? These are all good attributes for a voice artist.
Machine requirements:
PC
A CPU that supports SSE2 is required (any CPU made after 2003 should support this).
Windows10 (32 or 64 bit): Recommended RAM/Processor Speed: 4GB/2GHz. Minimum RAM/Processor Speed: 2GB/1GHz.
Audacity works best on computers meeting more than the minimum requirements. For lengthy multi-track projects, we recommend using machines of substantially higher specification than the minimums.
Older versions of Windows/old hardware:
A compatibility table that includes old versions of Windows may be found on the Audacity wiki.
Audacity 2.4.1 is believed to work correctly on Windows 7, 8.1 and Vista, though please note that 7, 8 and Vista are obsolete and no longer supported by Microsoft.
2.1.3 (no longer supported) was the final version to run on Windows XP (which itself is no longer supported by Microsoft).
MAC
System Requirements:
Audacity is for Intel Macs running macOS 10.15 Catalina, 10.14 Mojave and 10.13 High Sierra.
Audacity runs best with at least 2 GB RAM and a 2 GHz processor.
For lengthy multi-track projects, we recommend a minimum of 4 GB RAM and 4 GHz processor.
The run-time of the videos in the course is around 3.5 hours. However, there are also text materials in the course that will require time to go through. The course is set up so that you watch a few videos first (for example, the first videos on setting up your recording space) and then you stop watching the videos and go set up your recording space. Then you come back to the course and watch the videos about recording equipment. Then you stop watching the videos and go obtain your equipment. And so forth. So, you don’t need to sit and watch the entire course from start to finish. You will be stopping to do the work before proceeding. And you can re-watch the videos as many times as you need, for up to a year.
While the vast majority of the material covered in the course could be helpful no matter where you live, I am not an expert in auditioning, marketing or finding voice over work in other countries other than the United States.
Virtually all kinds of languages and accents are needed for voice over. This course covers English-based students, so if you intend to do voice over work in another language, you may need to secure coaching elsewhere.
The audiobook publisher I teach in the course is ACX, which at the moment works with narrators from the U.S., Canada, Ireland and the UK. You may be able to find other audiobook publishers for your own country on your own.
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