“Mick’s the best in the biz! Go from ‘nice read’ to ‘Nice Booking!’”
~ Suzanne Friedline
“Mick Wingert, a talented voice actor in his own right, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to VOWOG. He has a great ear for what sells. His ability to breakdown copy and offer logical and doable direction is invaluable to anyone trying to hone their skills or find their voice. All that and everyone works three or four times each session. VOWOG is an exceptional value!”
~Todd Amorde
“Mick's VOWOG is full of current and former working professionals, who want to stay on top (or return to the top) of their game. We all learn from each other in the group. The special guests he brings in are high caliber and obviously have a passion and joy for the work.”
~ Catherine Campion
www.catherinecampionvo.com
February 2012: “East Meets West”
Beginning Monday, February 6th
VOWOG: Voice Over WorkOut Group gets underway in 2012 with a bang! Get back into the studio and shake off the Holiday rust as you get your career to the next level. Hone your skills with professional coaching this spring with VO Pro, Mick Wingert (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness.)
Our Guest Director for February is none other than VO Talent and Anime Director, Patrick Seitz*! As a long-time actor-writer-director in the anime market, Patrick brings a wealth of experience to the table when it comes to making the most of Anime and crossing over to traditional American animation.
The first 12 participants to book 3 sessions in February [Feb. 6, 13 & 20th, 2012] will get a seat in the Guest Director session with Patrick Seitz, on Monday, Februray 27th.
About your Director: VO pro, Mick Wingert [Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, TUFF Puppy, Jonah Hex: Two Gun Mojo, Mass Effect 2, Disney’s The Princess and the Frog] serves as your director and walks you through 3 rounds of copy every week. Get the direction you need to build the skills you want in commercial, promo, narration, animation, interactive and more.
Get your VO coaching “Family Style” with a professional guidance and direction in a supportive environment from an industry pro.Designed for intermediate students and working pros, VOWOG participation is by invitation or audition only.
Join voice actor and director, Mick Wingert, for a world-class workout and a practical way to build and sharpen skills on the microphone.
Unlike classroom instruction, VOWOG is VERY hands-on and features no organized curriculum. Instead, you'll get 3 hours of working on fresh copy in solo and partner reads and a chance to practice the craft.
VOWOG also features Special Guest Director nights involving agents, pro voice actors/teachers and people presently or formerly involved with VO casting. These nights are specially designed to give participants the inside edge on the world of VO.
“Mick Wingert's VOWOG is one of the best in the business. His professionalism and sense of humor make the workout group what it should be: FUN. “ -Ilko Drosdoski, partner agent, TGMD Talent Agency
What people are saying:
"Mick’s VOWOG offers a wonderful, economical outlet for accomplished and aspiring voice-over actors -- who may already have invested in more expensive classes -- to practice, hone skills and have fun. Most of all, Mick’s a successful V-O artist and an insightful director with a knack for eliciting the best performance from participants --whether they are pursuing animation, commercials or narration."
~ Margo Zinberg
Mick is an incredibly talented director who helped free my voice of the tension that comes from being self conscious about my character and script interpretation choices when alone. I highly recommend VOWOG to any voice actor who needs room to play in a constructive and supportive community of professionals.
~ Besty Zajko
"Mick's a man of prodigious talent--both in the recording booth and the classroom, as I've had the pleasure to witness. He brings an enthusiasm and generosity to the process that, combined with his industry experience, make him a valuable resource to anyone interested in entering the voiceover field."
~ Patrick Seitz, voice actor and
director, Romeo x Juliet and Monster
“Mick is a mine of information and a formidably entertaining and knowledgeable coach. What a fun way to learn and play! You get to meet some key industry guest directors too. “
~ Chacko Vadaketh
“Mick Wingert provides a wonderful playground for voiceover artists in his VOWOG. His expertise and hands-on approach give actors of all levels a wonderful opportunity to learn and hone their craft in the voiceover world. I highly recommend VOWOG."
~ Nan McNamara, voice actress & Guest Director
"Guest directing Mick Wingert's voice acting workshop was a real pleasure--the students were truly eager to learn, and the talent level was solid across the board. I think I had as much fun as the students!"
~ Voice Actor and Guest Director Kari Wahlgren
*About Patrick Seitz
Los Angeles voiceover actor, script-adapter and ADR director Patrick Seitz has helmed the dubs for over 100 anime episodes, including the harem comedy Girls Bravo, the magical-realism slice-of-life Kamichu, and (most recently), the psychological thriller Monster, which recently aired on SyFy as part of their Ani-Monday lineup. His foray into directing VO for video games has been more recent, garnering him a handful of high-profile credits he’s contractually bound not to mention by name—yet. On the acting side of the glass, Patrick’s anime roles include Germany in Hetalia, Grimmer in Monster, Nekozawa in Ouran, Isshin Kurosaki in Bleach, George in Paradise Kiss, Hazel in Saiyuki Reload Gunlock, Dhaos in Tales of Phantasia, Koshiro in Koi Kaze, Lee Linho in ROD the TV, and Luke Valentine in Hellsingand Hellsing Ultimate.