MAIN CHARACTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Are you an experienced voice-over artist ready to superpower your best voices, or are you a new voice-over talent that has a ton to learn? This Program is for you. You will gain the tools to uncover your vocal strength and range. Apply Now for our Scholarship!
Are you ready?
This Program Includes:
Animal Vocal Efforts
Learn the 20 Foundational Vocal Efforts. Discover the Easy-to-Remember techniques to create unique characters on the spot, specific for voice talent.
- Ekaette’s Animal Efforts
- Articulation Efforts
- Viewpoint Efforts
1 Billion Voices
Learn the Transformational 150 Vocal Efforts that when combined you can create over 1 Billion unique characters. Then take the Character Creation Toolkit and create characters on the spot easily and effectively.
- 150 Foundational Vocal Efforts
- Learn How to Mix and Match Efforts
- The tools to create more than 1 take for an audition
- The tools to build confidence in character creation.
- How to use Movement within Voice-Overs
Script Analysis
Learn how to connect with the characters and the vision of the animation team. Learn to master your audition technique.
- Script Analysis
- Beat Breakdown
- Audition Technique
Character Creation Kit
The Character Creation Toolkit AKA Audition Cheat Sheet is everything you need to take with you for your next audition. Easily create characters, know your motivation when communicating with other characters, and genuinely connect with your listening audience.
The Audition Cheat Sheet Includes:
- Character Creation Tool
- Character History Tool
- Character Relationship Tool
Power Up
Monthly Audition Practice
⚡️Power Up your Auditions
⚡️Power Up your Skills
⚡️ Power Up your Experience
What if I asked you to create a unique voice for this character?
Scientist
You might be able to come up with a voice, but….. when you get to an audition or book a project they may ask you to give them a variety of 5 different voices for them to choose from. Can you now create 5 different unique Scientist voices?
You will learn:
- How to create over 101 unique voices for 1 character
- The tools to create more than 1 take for an audition
- The tools to build confidence in character creation.
Detective
How about a detective voice? Can you create a unique voice for this cartoon character?
Ask yourself:
- Well what does that character sound when they are scared?
- What does this characters sound like when they are happy?
- What does this characters sound like when they are in love?
What you’ll learn:
- Learn how to consistently create unique characters
- Learn how to maintain the character voice by understanding the vocal efforts
- Learn the tools you need to be the best vocal talent in the room
Baby Turned into a Grandparent
Now what voice would you give a character that is a 1 year old baby but was turned into a grandparent because of a failed science experiment! Sounds fun but that can be tricky. Don’t get stumped, get creative.
You will learn:
- How to Mix and Match Vocal Efforts
- How to think about age and pronunciation
- How to manage breathing depending on emotion
What You Will Learn
✅101 Animated Character Vocal Efforts
✅The Ability to Create over 1 Billion Unique Character Voices
✅How to Mix and Match Vocal Efforts
✅How to Use Movement and Acting within Voice-Overs
Plus these Bonuses:*
Vocal Range Career Analysis*
This amazing bonus can be redeemed within our group sessions and is a power packed session where you can gain clarity on a career using your voice.
During the session we will:
- Analyze your current strengths and how much more you can grow
- Within your desired career path, learn some strategies you can begin today
50 Tongue Twister TestS
Have you ever gotten tongue tied on a word? Has this happened during recording or when you were reading a script or speach live? That’s because everyone has certain words that they need practice on. Find out what unique sound combinations will help you improve your reads.
- Improve Articulation
- Advance Enunciation
- Superpower your Voice
- Advance Pronunciation
- Market Your Voice on Social Media
Curriculum
Interactive Learning
Learn with an interactive video that asks you to participate in all of the vocal efforts with clear examples that are tons of fun.
Activate
Now it’s your turn to activate what you learned and showcase the new voices you created through animation. You get the option to duet/remix an animated character on social media.
Toolkit
We provide a bonus toolkit so that whenever you have an audition, presentation, or project you can easily create characters.
Module Overview
MODULE 1 - 1 Billion Voices
We will teach these vocal efforts necessary to creat over 1 Billion Unique characters that are unique to your powerful Voice.
Section 1: Ekaette's Animal Efforts Overview + Activation
We will teach the fundamental character efforts and several other unique categories of efforts that will help your voice stand out. Activate by using what you learned to play a “Parent”
Section 2: Everyday Efforts + Activation
We will teach these vocal efforts that you can use in every single character. Activate by using what you learned to play a “Villain”
Section 3: Standout Effo<br /> rts + Activation
It’s time to stand out from the rest of the crowd and bring maturity into your script reading. Activate with an animated character as the “Victim”.
Section 4: Hero Efforts + Activation
Finish off with your final hero efforts to complete the framework of 101 Animated Vocal Efforts. Activate with an animated video where you can play the “Hero”.
Section 5: Character Creation Toolkit + Create Your Own Character
Create your own unique voice. Use the Chracter creation tool to easily create characters. Activate your character by adding your unique voice to an animated character.
MODULE 2: Pronunciation and Articulation
Learn pronunciation and articulation tools necessary to thrive within your character voices.
MODULE 3: Animal Efforts + Table Read
Learn in depth Ekaette’s 8 Animal Efforts. This training will help you hewn these efforts and use these tools.
MODULE 4: Tone
In this module we will delve deep into Tone, Weight, Spatial Quality, and Timing.
MODULE 4: Size & Viewpoint
In this module we will learn about size and viewpoint and how that can transform your character reads. This module includes an interactive exercise to help you test what you learned.
MODULE 5: Beat Breakdown & Script Analysis
In this exciting module we will go over some key ways to analyze and connect with the script.
MODULE 6: Articulation Efforts
It’s time to go in depth on your articulation efforts. You will find new and innovative ways to take your character voice to the next level.
This Program is for voice talent that:
🎙Want to create more animated voices
🎙Want to be ready for a Cold Read
🎙Need a clear framework on creating new characters
🎙Need a way to create 3 different takes for every audition
🎙Need encouragement with their voice-over goals
About Us
Animation | Film | Television | Multilingual Music
Set on a Hill is a media production company for the kids and family industry. We specialize in multilingual Animation, TV & Film Production and Music Production.
Films & TV Shows
Music
ABout Your Instructor
Ekaette is the CEO of Set on a Hill. She has been connecting talented voices to animated characters for over 10 years as an animator, producer, casting director, and voice-over coach.
She is a filmmaker who has has written and produced 3 Television series, 3 Animated Films, and 5 Live Action Films. As a director for film and TV shows she has coached kids, teens, and adults to showcase their best characters that connect with audiences. She has just been awarded her second 🏆🏆 film festival award in Voice-Over.
She is the author of 6 children’s books, where 3 were made into televisions shows and cartoons.
Ekaette knows voices. She does voice-overs in over 30 different languages, plays tons of characters, and has created a training where she teaches voice-over actors how to voice over 101 Animated Character voices.
That’s not all! Ekaette knows all aspects of the voice. Ekaette is a film music composer, singer and has produced 6 EPs and albums. Her albums have been featured on films and tv shows.
She is a natural trainer and has spoken at hundreds of K-12 schools, Universities, and educational programs. She holds a BA from Rice University and a MBA in International Business from the University of Houston Victoria.
WHAT OUR COMMUNITY HAD TO SAY
TESTIMONIALS
Jamal VocalChef
“I really enjoyed the audition cheat sheet, which helped me with an idea for my next viral video!”
Elizabeth T.
“I learned that I can actually create cool characters!”
London P.
“This was super exciting, and I found a whole bigger group of people who are working VO actors.”
Susie H.
“I no longer feel imposter syndrome! I am a children’s audiobook narrator.”
Adam R.
“I’m going to use my character in my upcoming “singing-for-voiceover” demo, so this challenge has given me another chance to focus on that character, to really own it. I would certainly recommend this to my VO colleagues. It’s great to have a goal in the outside world to strive for.”
Kemdi N.
“I loved this experience! Throughout this process, I learned that you have to take your time to find a script that fits your voice and when you read slowly take your time and elongate words, it will sound soo much better! I 100% would recommend this to other people! Overall, This was so much fun to record in my own bedroom.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long is the Program
This is a 6 month program.
You will complete some modules on your own-pace virtually online.
You will also attend Virtual Zoom Trainings 1-4 times a month.
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarships covers
6 Months of the Main Character Program of the Superpower Academy.
Group and Individual Coaching Sessions from our CEO.
Custom Bonus Modules and Animations from our Character Elite Program.
The Entire Scholarship covers $10,000 dollars which cannot be interchanged for other services or products.
The scholarship does not cover any personal requirements and materials such as a microphone, internet, lodging, transportation, meals, or optional special events.
What is a vocal effort
A vocal effort is a unique sound or vocal condition that is used to create a unique character. For example “Dry” is a vocal effort typically used for elderly grandparents; “Lisp” is a vocal condition typically used for babies. You will learn these tools and how to mix and match them to create unique characters.
What is the best age to take this Program?
There’s no one right age for every kid, teen, or adult to learn. That’s partially because every person is different and partially because there are so many different kinds of styles! This course uses video, visual, and auditory tools for training. This course is great for teens, kids, and adults.
Are the Foundational Efforts Necessary?
To become a pro at creating believable voices you will need the foundational vocal efforts. These will be used in all of your voices and will help make them distinct from one another. Join now, you will learn more than you imagined.
I am a beginner is this for me?
As a voice-over actor you are an actor. You aboslutely need to learn the skills necessary to create characters that portray the age, emotion and experience that was written for your character. This training is created in such a way that beginners will gain confidence for their voice-over journey. The tools you will learn in this course are foundational and you will take with you throughout your career.
How long do I have access to the Academy and Bonuses?
Scholarship: You will have 6 months access from the date of acceptance.
What is your participation policy?
We require full participation. Our goal is for you to complete the interactive course modules and to attend all virtual events (in-person also if applicable). After 1 absense, you will be evaluated to continue the program. 2 absesnses may end in you losing your scholarship and exiting the program. We will still retain access to the rights of the interactive participation you have previously submitted, you just would not continue further with us.
Step 1: Sign Media Release
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Having Trouble?:
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Then upload the signed Media Release to Dropbox via the Upload link UPLOAD HERE
Naming: Name the file as “FirstName LastName_media release.pdf”
Step 2: Complete Application Form
Add your information to our Online Database by completing the Profile Form Below:
There are 3 pages total in this Application form. On page 3 you will answer a short-essay question. Review the Essay Question below;
Scholarship Short-Essay Question
On page 3 of this form you will submit your answer to our Scholarship Essay.
Please write a 100 word short-essay of your answer to the following question:
How can Animated Voice-Over Projects benefit your life and the life of those around you?
(Definition: Animated Voice-Over Projected could mean Film, TV, Commercials that are animated.)
Does My Essay have to be exactly 100 words.
100-word essays do not have to be exactly 100 words, but they should be as close as possible. Try to stay within 75-125 words.
(100 words is about 7 sentences. It is a long paragraph.)
Do you have helpful tips on how to format the essay?
There is no hard rule here. But here are a few suggestions. Be creative.
The format of a 100-word short scholarship essay is similar to a long paragraph. Each paragraph consists of 7-8 well-written sentences. If you are writing a story or personal anecdote, the formatting can be more like a novel than a long answer.
The main components of a 100-word essay include:
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Introduction sentance that engages the reader and establishes the thesis. The thesis may be a question that you will later answer in the essay content, or it can be a statement that you support in the body paragraphs. If you are writing a story, your “thesis” may not be as apparent.
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4-6 body sentences that provide evidence to back up your thesis. The paragraph should be a cohesive element with an intro and conclusion. The sentences should flow well from one point to the next.
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A conclusion sentence that reminds the reader of the thesis and highlights key points from the body text. The conclusion should answer the question or complete the statement made in the introduction. It should give the reader a sense of closure and resolution
Do you have any tips on writing a good short-essay?
Here are some tips to help you write a great 100-word scholarship essay:
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Give yourself at least 1 full day to write the essay. You can use the first hour to write a draft and do some minor editing. Then on the second hour, you can look at the essay with fresh eyes to do your final edits.
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If you have a chance to show your essay to your parent to proof read, do so. You can use the feedback to improve the essay before submitting it.
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Don’t focus on the word count as you write. Get all your thoughts on paper, and you can extend or shorten the essay during the editing process.
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Write the first draft from start to finish, even if you know your thoughts are out of order. You can re-arrange them at a later time, but the initial run through will be as fluid as possible.
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Re-read the prompt several times before writing. You don’t want to write an entire essay only to find out you were completely off topic.
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Always think about your audience when writing a scholarship essay. What organization is issuing the scholarship, and how can you tie that into your writing? What is the underlying information they want to learn from your essay? Write in a way that shows you are the best candidate for the scholarship.
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