Creating Drama, Creating Connection

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Great Voice student Claudett Sanders and Larry Chain.

Claudett Sanders, a preschool supervisor and lead teacher from Sacramento, spends her days reading stories to three-, four-, and five-year-olds. With retirement on the horizon, Claudett is looking to turn her love of reading into a fulfilling voiceover career. 

Larry Chain has spent more than 30 years building relationships and selling everything from motors to industrial components. After years of hearing compliments about his voice and occasionally being mistaken for a robocall, Larry is discovering how the same communication skills that make him successful in sales can translate to voiceover. 

Listen as Susan helps Claudett finesse an audiobook script. Susan coaches her on raising the stakes, helping her explore multiple story scenarios and emotional perspectives. Working on a Subway commercial, Susan helps Larry sharpen his read by focusing on a single, specific listener, transforming the script from a general sales pitch into a genuine one-on-one conversation. 

 

Chapters

• 12:02 Character Development and Storytelling
• 17:58 Voiceover Techniques and Performance
• 22:13 Sales and Voiceover Connection
• 24:09 Focusing on One Person
  
  

  Hosted - Susan Berkley

  Producer - Salena Metreger 

  Music by Darrin Fossella 

  Show Opener by Tanya Wade

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