J.J. JURGENS
Twenty-five years ago, J.J. fell in love with voiceover. Landing a job in Los Angeles with CBS Marketing as an audio room producer, she had the incredible opportunity to direct promo voiceover sessions with industry legends, receiving her own personal masterclass by learning from the best of the best. She went on to become a Writer/Producer and then VP Creative Director, creating promotional campaigns seen by millions of viewers across the country for some of television’s most iconic shows. Her experience at CBS provided her with a unique, in-depth understanding of the world of promo-from the perspective of the room producer responsible for getting the best reads from talent, to the writer/producer establishing the intentions behind the scripts, to the creative director ultimately responsible for casting the voices that bring the promos to life. She loved voiceover so much that she crossed over, becoming talent herself. Since then, she has voiced projects spanning promos, commercials, sports, narration, and radio imaging for top networks and brands. As a coach, she offers the rare perspective of someone who has worked from all of those angles. Known for her collaborative, supportive coaching style, she strives to create an environment where actors feel comfortable taking risks, discovering their voice, and growing with every session. Whether you’re preparing for an important audition, creating a demo, or looking to elevate your career, she’ll help you become a more confident, versatile, and bookable voice actor. As a former athlete, she’ll also train you in the mindset, dedication, and business acumen you need to gain a competitive edge.
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.
