Comprehensive Voice-Over Program

Step into one of North America’s most comprehensive government-accredited voice-over training programs and build the skills, confidence, and professional mindset it takes to compete in today’s industry. Through intensive performance training, studio experience, business development, professional workflow, and demo production, students graduate with the tools to pursue real opportunities—plus the chance to perform for agency showcase consideration and take their first serious step into the voice-over world.

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Audiobooks

Animation × Dubbing × Video Games × Commercial × Narration × Audiobooks

Career-Focused Voice-Over Training, Led by Working Industry Professionals

The Comprehensive Voice-Over Program at On The Mic is built for students who want more than a class — they want a clear, structured path into the voice-over industry.

Across 480 hours of government-accredited training, students develop the performance skills, technical workflow, business awareness, and professional confidence needed to compete in today’s voice-over market. You’ll train across the major areas of the industry, learn directly from award-winning working voice-over professionals, prepare a competitive demo, and build toward agency showcase opportunities.

As the only government-accredited voice-over school in the English-speaking world offering this level of comprehensive career training, On The Mic gives students a professional environment to grow, challenge themselves, and take their next serious step toward a career behind the mic.

Government-accredited voice-over training
480 hours of structured curriculum
Award-winning, working industry instructors
In-studio, online and hybrid learning options
Commercial, animation, video game, narration, dubbing, audiobook, and business training
Professional demo preparation and production
Agency showcase opportunities

Upcoming intakes

Join OTM Co-directors Michael Daingerfield and Noel Johansen at the upcoming online open house WED August 12th at 5pm PST to learn more about the Full Time Program.

6 months

‘Intensive’ Daytime Program

Fall 2026
September 21, 2026 – March 20, 2027
Spring 2027
March 29, 2027 – September 17, 2027

1 year

‘Flexibility’ Evening Program

Winter 2027
January 4, 2027 – December 17, 2027
Summer 2027
July 5, 2027 – June 30, 2028

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Same Curriculum.
Two schedule Formats.

Our accredited Voice-Over Diploma Program is offered in two schedule formats, allowing students to choose the pace that best fits their life. Both formats include the same 480 hours of training, the same professional curriculum, and the same graduation outcomes.

  
        Format
        6-Month ‘Intensive’ Daytime Program
        1-Year ‘Flexibility’ Evening Program
      
        Curriculum
        OTM Proprietary Full-Time Program curriculum
        OTM Proprietary Full-Time Program curriculum
      
        Training hours
        480 hours
        480 hours
      
        Timeline
        6 months / 24 weeks
        1 year / 48 weeks
      
        Schedule
        Monday–Friday daytime schedule
        Evening schedule, 2–3 nights per week
      
        Class times
        9am–1p.m. PST or 1.30–5.30pm PST
        6–10pm PST
      
        Learning format
        In-studio Vancouver, online, or hybrid options
        In-studio Vancouver, online, or hybrid options
      
        Best for
        Students ready for immersive, focused training
        Working professionals, actors, or students needing more flexibility
      
        Graduation outcomes
        Demo, showcase preparation, and alumni support
        Demo, showcase preparation, and alumni support
      
        International student visa
        Not required for in-studio or online study
        Required for in-studio study

Format	6-Month ‘Intensive’ Daytime Program	1-Year ‘Flexibility’ Evening Program
Curriculum	OTM Proprietary Full-Time Program curriculum	OTM Proprietary Full-Time Program curriculum
Training hours	480 hours	480 hours
Timeline	6 months / 24 weeks	1 year / 48 weeks
Schedule	Monday–Friday daytime schedule	Evening schedule, 2–3 nights per week
Class times	9am–1p.m. PST or 1.30–5.30pm PST	6–10pm PST
Learning format	In-studio Vancouver, online, or hybrid options	In-studio Vancouver, online, or hybrid options
Best for	Students ready for immersive, focused training	Working professionals, actors, or students needing more flexibility
Graduation outcomes	Demo, showcase preparation, and alumni support	Demo, showcase preparation, and alumni support
International student visa	Not required for in-studio or online study	Required for in-studio study

Hear the Work:
Student & Instructor Demo Reels

Listen to the professional-level work of our graduates and the world-class talent of our award-winning ‘A-List’ instructors. These demo reels showcase the range, polish, and industry standard that define On The Mic Training — across animation, video games, commercials, narration, audiobooks, dubbing, and more.

What You’ll Build During the Program

Professional Voice-Over Performance Skills

Train across the major areas of voice-over, including animation, commercial, narration, audiobooks, dubbing, video games, and more. Develop the performance tools needed to bring scripts, characters, brands, and stories to life.

Home Studio & Audition Workflow

Learn how to record, edit, label, and submit professional-quality auditions from a home studio setup — with the speed, organization, and technical confidence expected in today’s industry.

PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY READINESS

Build the discipline, accountability, communication skills, and professional workflow needed to operate like a working voice actor.

EXPANDED PERFORMANCE RANGE

Expand your acting, vocal, and character range through voice, movement, improv, accents, scene work, and character development.

Demo Preparation and Production

Work toward a professionally produced demo in your chosen specialty, designed to showcase your sound, range, and market-ready skills.

Agency Showcase Preparation

Prepare to present your work with confidence for invited agents and industry professionals as part of your graduation pathway.

After Graduation

Agency Showcase

Graduates take part in a Voice-Over Agency Showcase during the final two weeks of the program, that they are then presented to agents in their local market who are able to view their work. 40-50% of our graduates are signing with an agent after one year of graduation.

Professional Demo

Students graduate with a fully produced professional demo, valued at $1,500 CAD, in their chosen specialty: animation, commercial, narration, or video game voice-over. Graduates will also receive $200 off one additional demo produced after they graduate.

Alumni Network

Graduates join the OTM Alumni Network on discord and other platforms for continued connection, insight, opportunities, and support.

Post-Graduate Check-Ins

Students receive 2 post-graduate accountability group check-ins with an OTM instructor to discuss progress, career direction, and next steps.

Continued Coaching & Studio Support

Graduates receive 25% off online coaching and a $50-per-hour discount on in-studio Source-Connect sessions for professional auditions, callbacks, and bookings.

Studio Use & Access to Materials

Graduates maintain access to studios B and C if they live local to Vancouver and the OTM Scripts and Materials Bank through Google Drive for one year after graduation.

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Listen to Alumni Demos

Noelle Pion / Spring 2023 Cohort Graduate

“At OTM, I learned everything I need to know to start this career. I learned things I didn’t even know I NEEDED to learn, and I could not have accomplished this on my own.”
Scott Walker / Spring 2024 Cohort Graduate

This school is incredible. I have studied at several universities and colleges, and never have I been in a program with so many experienced and caring instructors.
Paola Del Castillo

“It was a life changing experience and I learned so much; from my teachers, from my classmates and from myself. The teachers were amazing and it was really inspiring to learn from people who are actively working in VO and really know the industry.”
Gursher Cheema / Spring 2024 Cohort Graduate

From day one, you feel like part of a community that genuinely cares about your progress. The small class sizes mean you get a lot of personal feedback, and the instructors are always happy to offer extra help when needed.
Hiroshi Tse / Winter 2024 Cohort Graduate

OTM is the best school I've attended. The classes are small and tight knit, all the instructors are very knowledgeable and active in the industry. If you are wondering if it's worth it to enrol, I would say hands down, if you are serious about voice over, just take the plunge.
Ethan Roughley / Spring 2023 Cohort Graduate

I cannot express in this review all of the countless positive aspects of the experience. It is a small school with a smart and caring staff and faculty that were attentive to all aspects of my education. I came out of the program with confidence in my performance ability and the know-how to get into and navigate the industry.
Althea Duncombe / Spring 2024 Cohort Graduate

As an international student coming from half the world away, I was incredibly anxious and nervous at the start of the course, but everyone at OTM was always encouraging and patient. I don’t think I’d ever been quite so excited to go to school before. OTM, thank you for some of the best experiences of my life! 😆 I had so much fun and learned lots, and would sincerely do it all over again in a heartbeat.