Personalized Audiobook Mentorship. Designed for newbies.

Transform your audiobook narration skills with personalized 1:1 coaching from John Marshall Media’s own producers and directors, offering expert feedback and publisher-calibrated techniques to deliver professional-grade performances in just one session.

Curriculum (60-Minute Session)

1. Initial Performance Review (10 min)

   • Perform a short audiobook script excerpt and receive immediate, tailored feedback on pacing, tone, character voicing, and emotional delivery.

   • Identify your unique strengths and areas for growth with a focus on publisher expectations.

2. Narration Technique Development (20 min)

   • Master advanced narration skills, including breath control, dynamic character differentiation, and sustained energy for long-form narration.

   • Practice customized exercises to address specific challenges (e.g., accents, emotional range, or pacing consistency).

3. Acting for Audiobook Characters (15 min)

   • Work with a director’s approach to develop vivid, authentic character portrayals, focusing on vocal nuances, emotional depth, and subtext interpretation.

   • Practice acting techniques to bring distinct character voices and personalities to life, ensuring engaging and believable performances for listeners.

4. Career-Building Action Plan (15 min)

   • Develop a personalized roadmap for improving narration skills, including script selection, genre exploration, and audition strategies.

   • Receive guidance on creating a professional demo reel with expert engineers (optional add-on).

Fee

• 30-Minute Session: $95

• 60-Minute Session: $195

• 5-Session Pack: $900 (effective rate of $180/session)

Scheduling is easy:

• Purchase your session

• Get matched with a JMM director

• We contact you and take care of the rest