Testimonials

Read what our students are saying about their ABSOLUTE VOICEOVER experience!

“Richard Tatum is by far the best voiceover instructor!”
—Marlo Flanagan, Casting Assistant and VO talent

“Probably the best Animation class in Los Angeles. Other places just take your money, demand that you take more classes, then call you ‘advanced’ after you’ve finished three rounds of $400 classes. That doesn’t happen here. Plus, unlike other animation classes, Absolute VO gives you honest, useful criticism that helps you understand both your strengths and your weaknesses. There is a great deal of emphasis on acting here; it’s not just funny voices. Anyone serious about the business of animation needs to take classes at Absolute VO.”
—Dayna Ardito

“Great class work, great critiques, great price and great instructors! …this was an overall great experience!”
— Betsy Baker

“Absolute Voiceover has allowed me the opportunity to grow and learn so much. The instruction is top-notch, as well as the facility provided to us. I had been out of practice in the animation VO area for a while now. Well, after the course I just finished, I am so invigorated and ready to really DO THIS! Thanks so much to Richard Tatum and his wonderful instructing/direction.”
—Elizabeth J. Carlisle

“Richard’s direction, however subtle or blunt, frees up your voice, and before you know it, you’re sounding unlike anything you’ve ever imagined!”
—Monica Farouzesh

“There are so many classes in this town that are overcrowded, over-analytical, and overpriced. I like Richard’s approach because I’m at a stage in my career that I need teachers that will get to the point . . .”
—Joe Thornton, Jr.

“I am very glad to have met and worked with Richard. He teaches you as an individual. [It’s] not several weeks of theory followed by the last couple of classes where you try to fit what you ‘learned’ into a couple of trips to a mic …very good teacher, very effective class.”
—Kenn Johnson

“I’ve worked with Richard for the past few years and have always been impressed by both his directing and acting skills. He has the rare ability to pull talent from anyone and turn them into a professional. Not only is he thorough, and concise in his direction he is also a pleasure to work with.”
—Brooklyn Frasier, Audio Engineer

“For anyone starting out or even with experience, this is a tremendous class and Richard is a wonderful teacher [whose teaching] is so diverse that you learn so much and come away with a lot of confidence.”
—Cherie Hunt

“I listen to the work I did before and [do] now and WOW! I’ve got a whole new tack on approaching material and my career. I still am using and applying their instruction!”
—Roy Samuelson

“If you want a running start, this is where you begin.”
—Jim Blair

“This was a great way to get my feet wet in the world of voiceover!”
—Carolyn Wheat Koenig

“I found this class to be fun, informative, and very relaxed. The environment created is very comfortable and unlike any classroom.”
—Libby Letlow

“I would definitely [recommend] the comprehensive class to anyone who is interested in getting into the VO industry …I’m really glad I picked this studio to take my first class.”
—Hans Joo

“I’ve taken other voice classes but found this one to simply be the best that LA has to offer.”
—Nina Vick