The VO Kickstart Program
Get your voiceover business set-up better & faster, with tried & tested strategies, practices & methods.
Next Program Starts:
January 12, 2026
(Doors officially open for registration on December 26)
To launch a successful voiceover career in today’s industry, you must start with a rock-solid foundation - because what was once considered “intermediate” is now the new beginner.
Don’t waste years of trial & error and thousands of dollars trying to figure it out yourself.
The VO Kickstart Program is your comprehensive, step-by-step program, covering everything you need to create a solid foundation for a successful voiceover business in today's industry.
Condense years of learning into a little as 5-weeks!
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In this program, you’ll learn:
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Exactly how the industry works so you can navigate it like a pro
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How to set-up your home recording space to sound like a pro (and not break the bank!)
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How to find work
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Auditioning strategies
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Voiceover-specific business & marketing advice
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Insight on how professional voiceover recording sessions play out from start to finish
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Tips on voiceover technique & info on all the ways to properly develop your craft
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Pricing & negotiating guidelines for a lucrative voiceover career
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How to record & edit audio
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Ongoing support through bi-monthly (every 2nd month) Q&As!
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And more!
This program is for you if...
✔ You're new to voiceover acting and you're having a hard time wrapping your head around everything that's involved
✔ You're committed to building a solid foundation for a lasting, sustainable career
✔ You're proactive and willing to put in the effort to get your career up and running
✔ You're open to learning and getting out of your comfort zone
✔ You have performance experience
This program is not for you if...
❌ You're looking for a "get rich quick" scheme - Yes, this program helps you put the foundations in place to launch you voiceover career quicker and more confidently than you would be yourself, so you can make this a great career, but like any business, it takes time and dedication to grow your reputation, client base, and overall business
❌ You're not a self-starter - in this business, especially when you're starting out, you need to be proactive
❌ If you're purely looking for performance coaching - although you'll get some basic performance tips plus access to a directory of vetted coaches, this is not a comprehensive craft-development program
Here's what past students have to say:
"I wish I could give more than a 5-star review."
I gotta rave about this. I wish I could give more than a 5-star review. Every VO artist should have Dervla Trainor’s VO Kickstart Program. The hours and experience laid out in the course is well worth the value!
– James B
"It changed everything for me."
VO Kickstart Program is absolutely amazing! It covers everything you need to know about voice acting and even dives into the business side of things. It changed everything for me. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to pursue their VO dreams!
- Nate S
"It not only taught me what I need (and don’t need!)... but I now have a locked-in strategy moving forward too!"
This program was so comprehensive! When I started I wasn’t able to figure out a clear path or find the exact steps I needed to take to start my voiceover business. Now I have everything set-up and I’m excited and confident on how to grow my career. It not only taught me what I need (and don’t need!) to earn an income like working pro voice actors do, but I now have a locked-in strategy moving forward too!
- Rowan A
"I finished feeling confident, prepared, and excited"
As someone just starting out in voiceover, I was feeling intimidated and overwhelmed by all the information out there. The VO Kickstart program completely changed that. Dervla’s course streamlined everything I needed to know and gave me a clear, realistic path forward. I finished feeling confident, prepared, and excited to take the next steps in my VO journey.
- Megan S
"You are worth the investment!"
You are worth the investment! I appreciated the group zoom calls, that complimented the course. If I had just been staring at a list of tasks to check off, my motivation and enthusiasm may have disappeared. No regrets making a connection with Dervla and fellow students. Although I have disliked homework since high school, I did see the value of assignments and will re-visit the library of recordings as a refresher.
- Andy P
"It was a great introduction to everything voiceover related"
... the course was awesome! It was a great introduction to everything voiceover related, you were very personable and knowledgeable, and all the extra links and lists you provided will be super helpful going forward.
- Danielle M
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