GTT Spotlight: Animation Director, Voice Caster and Coach Andy Lerner
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GTT Spotlight: Animation Director, Voice Caster and Coach Andy Lerner

B1IntermediateJuly 7, 20261 hr 15 min

In this episode of the GTT Performer Friendly Podcast, George Whittam talks with voice director, casting professional, producer, writer, actor, and VO coach Andy Lerner about the intersection of performance, audio, and modern voiceover. Andy shares how he moved from engineering and comedy radio production into directing and coaching, including his work in the SpongeBob SquarePants universe during COVID. He also offers practical advice for newer voice actors on training, rejection, improv, mic placement, and avoiding overly edited, lifeless auditions. Timeline 00:00 — Sponsor Message 00:31 — Sticking With Acting 01:49 — Meet Andy Lerner 03:29 — VO Atlanta Highlights 05:5...

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