One thing I believe in, you are never too old to learn. Recently I spent a weekend in Los Angeles attending
the “Making the A List” workshop given by Pat Fraley .

Pat has voiced literally hundreds of animated characters, and has most recently appeared as a regular character on the “Til Death” TV series. You can see Pat’s impressive credit list at IMDB

Scott Brick also provided instrucion and direction in audiobook narration at the workshop. Scott is one of the most well known and sought after audiobook narrators in the business. If you have never heard one of his narrations, you are truly missing out. See all he has available at Audible.com

Finally, the great Ed Asner provided acting tips and instruction at the workshop. Most recently Ed performed the voice of Carl Fredrickson in the Pixar animated film “Up”. Ed’s impressive 50 year history of acting is listed at IMDB

It was the best instruction in voice acting I have received. In the morning I spent a session in world famous Buzzy’s Recording Studio with Ed Asner, acting out an animated scene while Pat Fraley provided direction. So very informative, the man was so impressive. I was the first from the class to work with Ed so needless to say I was a bit nervous. But he was great and so was Pat and everything was supurb.

In the early afternoon, I got to work on my audiobook narration skill with Scott Brick and Pat Fraley providing direction. After a shakey start (nerves), I was able to give a performance I could be proud of. Scott commented that I had good natural instincts and was terrific, Pat told me I did a great job. Audiobook narration is my first love and this was the best part ofthe day for me.

In the late afternoon we moved on to commercial work. Pat Fraley directed us in groups of two in an advertisement. So many tips and tecniques were passed to us, that it makes my previous work seem amaturish in comparison. Pat, Scott, and Ed reminded me that it was all about the acting and I thank them for their patient instruction.