JJ JURGENS
J.J. Jurgens is an LA based promo voiceover coach who has been working in the television industry for over 25 years. A former VP Creative Director for CBS/Paramount she has led numerous campaigns across the genres of prime time, daytime, reality, specials, and kids’ programming working with iconic shows such as The Amazing Race, The ACM Awards, Star Trek, FBI, Big Brother, The Young and the Restless and The Price is Right. Directing the voice over sessions has always been one of her absolute favorite aspects of her job. She loves discovering new talent and coaching VO artists on the techniques of promo. As a VO actor herself, J.J. brings a unique perspective to her workshops, knowing what it feels like as both the client and the talent behind the mic. Through her coaching, you’ll understand the process from both sides and discover the tools and mentality you need to nail those auditions and stand out from the crowd.
FEEDBACK
General Note For Everyone:
Thank you all so much for participating in this workout! Overall, the reads were great and I appreciate your enthusiasm and willingness to play. My biggest note would be for everyone to just make sure when you have the chance to give two takes, you really want to make sure they are different. That’s your chance to shine and show your range, giving the casting director some options to think about. Also, promo pacing usually flows pretty quickly, so keep your reads moving along at a good pace and connect with who you’re talking to and what message you want to send them.
LISTENING TO YOUR PEERS
You are welcome to listen to your own recording as well as everyone else’s recordings. They are all available to download to members of the VOWW. Hearing your peers do what THEY do is always a great opportunity to learn.
A piece of copy in any genre can be read 1,000’s of ways. In the real world you are auditioning against 100’s of other actors never knowing really what you are up against. The VOWW is an incredible behind the scenes look into what other actors are doing with the same piece of copy. How other home studio’s sound compared to yours. What feedback would look like depending on how any performance is delivered. It can be eye opening, well EAR opening in many ways for the participants who take the time to delve into all the reads and feedback and not just their own.