VO FOUNDATION
Online voiceover training for beginners. Live, personal, and led by one of the UK's most experienced voice, speech and communication coaches.
£180 (inc VAT)
Next dates
Each course runs over three consecutive days:
14, 15 & 16 July 2026
11, 12, & 13 August 2026
15, 16 & 17 September 2026
Time: 6.00-7.00PM GMT
Delivery: Online via Zoom
COURSE DETAILS
Is voiceover something you've always been curious about? Maybe you've been told you have a great voice. Maybe you've spent years working in business, broadcasting, education or the arts and wondered whether voiceover could be the creative outlet, or the career change, you've been looking for. Maybe you're simply curious and want to find out what's actually involved.
The BRAVA VO Foundation Course is the clearest possible answer to that question. Three evenings of live, personalised online voiceover training led by Melissa Thom, one of the UK's most experienced voice coaches, with 30 years working across commercial broadcasting, voiceover, and performance coaching.
By the end of three evenings, you'll know exactly what voiceover involves, how your voice fits into it, and whether you want to take it further.
BRAVA's Foundation Course attracts a wide range of people, and that's entirely by design. Our students include:
• Business professionals and executives exploring voiceover as a creative outlet or career change
• Actors, presenters and performers looking to extend their skills into voiceover
• Radio broadcasters and podcasters wanting to understand the commercial VO landscape
• Complete beginners with no performance background who are simply curious about their voice
What our students share is not a seriousness of intent. The Foundation Course is not a casual taster. It is a focused, professional introduction to the craft, led by someone who has spent three decades doing it at the highest level.
COURSE OVERVIEW
What you'll cover across three evenings
• An overview of the voiceover industry: genres, opportunities, and how the business actually works in 2026
• Script Analysis using The BRAVA Blueprint; the foundational skill that separates a voice performance from a voice reading
• Vocal technique: breath, pace, resonance, and how to work with direction
• Live performance and feedback: you'll work directly with Melissa on real scripts, with real-time coaching
• Honest insight into what a VO career looks like: what it takes, what it pays, and what your next steps would be
There are no pre-recorded modules. No passive watching. Every session is live, interactive, and built around the specific people in the room.
WHY BRAVA?
At BRAVA, every session is live and tailored. We coach the person in front of us, not a generic curriculum. Students consistently describe the experience as the most practically useful voice training they have had, regardless of their background.
Course delivery
The course is delivered online over Zoom. Please ensure you have a computer or tablet with a microphone and camera. The zoom link will be shared once your booking is confirmed.
About the coaches
Melissa Thom has spent 30 years working with her voice across commercial broadcasting, voiceover and performance coaching in the UK and US. She is a BAFTA jury member, a New York Festivals Radio Grand Jury member, and has voiced for global brands including Amazon, Google, and Rockstar Games. She founded BRAVA in 2021 specifically to bring that level of expertise to people who are serious about developing their voice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need any experience to attend this course?
No. The Foundation Course is designed for complete beginners as well as those with some performance background. No prior voiceover experience is required.
Do I need a particular kind of voice to succeed in voice acting?
No. There is no single 'right' voice for voiceover. The industry needs a wide variety. What matters is understanding how to use your voice, which is exactly what the Foundation Course teaches.
Can voiceover be a realistic career change?
Yes. And BRAVA has alumni who have made exactly that transition. The Foundation Course will give you an honest picture of what's involved, what the path looks like from here, and whether it's the right direction for you.
What equipment do I need?
Just a computer or tablet with a microphone and camera, and a quiet space for the sessions. You do not need a home studio to attend the Foundation Course.
What happens after the Foundation Course?
Completion of the Foundation Course serves as your direct entry into BRAVA's Stage 1: Narration Intensive. The next stage of the full VO training pathway. Melissa will talk you through your options at the end of the course.