ATTENTION NEW STUDENTS as of 4/4/2020:
During the CORONA VIRUS ISOLATION
ALL CLASSES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED FROM 8 WEEKS TO 10 WEEKS & DISCOUNTED from $700 to $500 THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 2020
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The next Marketing Seminar for Actors is ON LINE Sunday, June 2020, 1 pm - 4pm.
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#4 Find Your Voice & Market It!
Jean Zarzour is offering
1. Private Instruction in Voice Acting
2. Group, TV & Film Acting Classes
3. Self Tape Audition Services
4. Marketing Seminars
For ages 18 and up unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Minors must have a parent or guardian present at the Marketing Seminar
Each course is taught and paid for separately
Consultations & Private Coaching
Monologues, scene work, audition technique, either in person or by Skype,
and on set coaching are at a rate of $65 per hour, with a 2 hour minimum or
$50 per hour for 5, 1 hour sessions, paid in advance.
*CLICK HERE FOR MY TEACHING RESUME AND TESTIMONIALS*
All classes include a 4 hour Marketing Seminar
In this seminar, you'll learn what it takes to make a living in the Arts & Entertainment Industries.
All paid students may attend this seminar again, at any time in the future, FREE OF CHARGE.
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#4 Find Your Voice & Market It
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Have you been told you have a great voice
but you weren't sure what to do with it?
That's where Find Your Voice comes in!
All of your classes will be held at the home of Jean Zarzour at
2300 McKinley Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio
Your 8 sessions can be scheduled in 1 or 2 hour sessions per week.
One hour per week is recommended.
*Click me to hear VO demos I've produced*
Scroll down to
#4 Find Your Voice & Market It!
Jean Zarzour is offering
1. Private Instruction in Voice Acting
2. Group, TV & Film Acting Classes
3. Self Tape Audition Services
4. Marketing Seminars
For ages 18 and up unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Minors must have a parent or guardian present at the Marketing Seminar
Each course is taught and paid for separately
Consultations & Private Coaching
Monologues, scene work, audition technique, either in person or by Skype,
and on set coaching are at a rate of $65 per hour, with a 2 hour minimum or
$50 per hour for 5, 1 hour sessions, paid in advance.
*CLICK HERE FOR MY TEACHING RESUME AND TESTIMONIALS*
All classes include a 4 hour Marketing Seminar
In this seminar, you'll learn what it takes to make a living in the Arts & Entertainment Industries.
All paid students may attend this seminar again, at any time in the future, FREE OF CHARGE.
Scroll down to
#4 Find Your Voice & Market It
For details about this seminar Sold Separately
Have you been told you have a great voice
but you weren't sure what to do with it?
That's where Find Your Voice comes in!
All of your classes will be held at the home of Jean Zarzour at
2300 McKinley Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio
Your 8 sessions can be scheduled in 1 or 2 hour sessions per week.
One hour per week is recommended.
*Click me to hear VO demos I've produced*
1. Virtual Voice Acting Training
NOW 10 WEEKS of one hour sessions at mutually convenient days and times each week.
Now $500
Reduced from $700
Through September, 2020
This fee includes work that you record and send between classes for critique by email.
Tuition must be paid in advance.
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On-Camera Training
NOW 10 WEEKS of one hour sessions at mutually convenient days and times each week.
Now $500
Reduced from $700
Through September, 2020
This fee includes work that you record and send between classes for critique by email.
Tuition must be paid in advance.
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On-Camera Training
Each week, your class work recordings are saved and uploaded to a storage website for your review. You will also receive regular emails with info about other training resources, links and other useful information related to the Voice Acting business and free recording software to download for practicing between our sessions. You are encouraged to send me those practice recordings for my critique by email. While we are in session, all recording equipment and copy will be provided. All you need to bring is a bottle of water to cool your chords! The focus of the class is on voice over technique and execution. Each week, you'll learn the wide variety of voice over styles/genre that are most commonly employed in this region.
Jean Zarzour does not guarantee that students will be able to earn a living as a voice over artist after taking these classes. Jean Zarzour will offer all of her advice and knowledge about the proper skills and best practices necessary to launch a voice over career. Hand outs will be emailed to you. All research of potential employers, marketing and other efforts to obtain employment as a voice over artist is the sole responsibility of the student.
The focus of the one day Marketing Seminar is on the tools, techniques, best practices and resources for marketing your brand in the voice over industry, and other performance industries like stage, film and television. Private coaching students are welcome to attend the Marketing Seminar 1 time whenever they are scheduled. A seminar will be scheduled at a date and time to accommodate all private coaching students so that you are all present to share the experience. Jean Zarzour is a freelance actor and, as such, may be presented with work that conflicts with schedule sessions. An alternate date and time will be arranged that is convenient for you both. Also, you can reschedule at another time when you have conflicts.
DISCLAIMER - I voluntarily assume all risks of accident or damage to my person or property, before, during and after attending classes and seminars with Jean Zarzour and Find Your Voice - Voice Acting Institute. I agree to abide by all rules and regulations and hereby release from claim, liability or demand, all employees, representatives, trustees and officers of Jean Zarzour and Find Your Voice-Voice Acting Institute, as well as their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns for any personal injury or damage of any kind. I understand that the above-mentioned parties are not insurers of my personal safety during this activity. This release is entered into freely and with full knowledge of its contents and effect and will operate for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.
Your total for coaching and marketing seminar is $500 (five hundred dollars) Call 216-832-6557 to pay by CREDIT CARD or please mail a check or money order for $500 with your signed agreement (emailed to you after you provide your email address) paid to the order of Jean Zarzour to 2300 McKinley Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio 44107. A copy with Jean Zarzour’s signature on it will be provided upon payment, on the first day of class. There are no refunds. Missed appointments can be made up but you must complete classes within 10 weeks.
The tuition includes a 4 hour marketing seminar that covers all of the ins and outs of getting work in the arts and entertainment industry. You will share your class via ZOOM with my other students who are taking private instruction.
Jean Zarzour does not guarantee that students will be able to earn a living as a voice over artist after taking these classes. Jean Zarzour will offer all of her advice and knowledge about the proper skills and best practices necessary to launch a voice over career. Hand outs will be emailed to you. All research of potential employers, marketing and other efforts to obtain employment as a voice over artist is the sole responsibility of the student.
The focus of the one day Marketing Seminar is on the tools, techniques, best practices and resources for marketing your brand in the voice over industry, and other performance industries like stage, film and television. Private coaching students are welcome to attend the Marketing Seminar 1 time whenever they are scheduled. A seminar will be scheduled at a date and time to accommodate all private coaching students so that you are all present to share the experience. Jean Zarzour is a freelance actor and, as such, may be presented with work that conflicts with schedule sessions. An alternate date and time will be arranged that is convenient for you both. Also, you can reschedule at another time when you have conflicts.
DISCLAIMER - I voluntarily assume all risks of accident or damage to my person or property, before, during and after attending classes and seminars with Jean Zarzour and Find Your Voice - Voice Acting Institute. I agree to abide by all rules and regulations and hereby release from claim, liability or demand, all employees, representatives, trustees and officers of Jean Zarzour and Find Your Voice-Voice Acting Institute, as well as their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns for any personal injury or damage of any kind. I understand that the above-mentioned parties are not insurers of my personal safety during this activity. This release is entered into freely and with full knowledge of its contents and effect and will operate for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.
Your total for coaching and marketing seminar is $500 (five hundred dollars) Call 216-832-6557 to pay by CREDIT CARD or please mail a check or money order for $500 with your signed agreement (emailed to you after you provide your email address) paid to the order of Jean Zarzour to 2300 McKinley Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio 44107. A copy with Jean Zarzour’s signature on it will be provided upon payment, on the first day of class. There are no refunds. Missed appointments can be made up but you must complete classes within 10 weeks.
The tuition includes a 4 hour marketing seminar that covers all of the ins and outs of getting work in the arts and entertainment industry. You will share your class via ZOOM with my other students who are taking private instruction.
2. TV & Film Acting Class
NEXT CLASS TBA
10 weeks, 1.5 hours per week
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Marketing Seminar on a Saturday or Sunday, 1:00 pm-5:30 pm
Total Tuition
$500
You will come away with 1 studio taped monologue
that can be posted on websites to showcase yourself
Tuition must be paid in advance
NEXT CLASS TBA
10 weeks, 1.5 hours per week
&
Marketing Seminar on a Saturday or Sunday, 1:00 pm-5:30 pm
Total Tuition
$500
You will come away with 1 studio taped monologue
that can be posted on websites to showcase yourself
Tuition must be paid in advance
About the Craft and What to Expect from Training
Film, TV & Commercial acting differs from any other genre of acting, in every way. It is a more intimate style of acting as opposed to stage acting, which is performed on a broader scale for a live audience, or voice acting, where your interpretation has to provide the entire "theater of the mind" setting for the listener. On-Camera acting, film acting in particular, is "realistic" and can sometimes feel as though you aren't doing anything, but that is far from the case. What happens behind and in your eyes can make the difference between a great or forgettable performance!
In this 8 Week Class you'll learn the following:
1. Audition dress code, cold read technique, memorizing, important industry terminology, best practices and how to prepare for an audition the day before.
2. What your "type" is and how to market that type
3. What should go on your resume when you have little to no experience
4. The appropriate headshots for your age and type
5. How to Slate - the appropriate way to state your name, agency and height for an audition on camera
6. How to make specific choices when auditioning for a commercial, film or TV project with real scripts provided by the instructor which include:
a. Scenes
b. Monologue delivery
c. Commercials
d. Cold Reads (when you don't have the time to "warm up" or make early choices before an audition)
7. How to bring a unique but "castable" delivery to the audition, making it your own
8. What to wear, say, and how to behave at a 1st round audition or CALL BACK
9. How to get representation from a Talent Agency if you don't yet have one and what you should expect from them
10. All about Union Membership and other Business Of The Business details to grow your career
On-Camera Acting Instruction is taught with real scripts from Commercials, TV & Film projects you've seen. 6 student limit
The cost is $500 for 10, 1.5 hour classes and one 4 hour Marketing Seminar on a Sat or Sun, 1-5pm, which you will attend with other students. As a student of mine, you can repeat the Marketing Seminar at any time in the future, FREE of charge. They are offered 2 - 3 times per year.
You will come away with a studio taped monologue that can be posted on any websites to showcase yourself.
For more information & registration, contact Jean Zarzour at 216-832-6557 or jeanzarzour@gmail.com
CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED!
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Film, TV & Commercial acting differs from any other genre of acting, in every way. It is a more intimate style of acting as opposed to stage acting, which is performed on a broader scale for a live audience, or voice acting, where your interpretation has to provide the entire "theater of the mind" setting for the listener. On-Camera acting, film acting in particular, is "realistic" and can sometimes feel as though you aren't doing anything, but that is far from the case. What happens behind and in your eyes can make the difference between a great or forgettable performance!
In this 8 Week Class you'll learn the following:
1. Audition dress code, cold read technique, memorizing, important industry terminology, best practices and how to prepare for an audition the day before.
2. What your "type" is and how to market that type
3. What should go on your resume when you have little to no experience
4. The appropriate headshots for your age and type
5. How to Slate - the appropriate way to state your name, agency and height for an audition on camera
6. How to make specific choices when auditioning for a commercial, film or TV project with real scripts provided by the instructor which include:
a. Scenes
b. Monologue delivery
c. Commercials
d. Cold Reads (when you don't have the time to "warm up" or make early choices before an audition)
7. How to bring a unique but "castable" delivery to the audition, making it your own
8. What to wear, say, and how to behave at a 1st round audition or CALL BACK
9. How to get representation from a Talent Agency if you don't yet have one and what you should expect from them
10. All about Union Membership and other Business Of The Business details to grow your career
On-Camera Acting Instruction is taught with real scripts from Commercials, TV & Film projects you've seen. 6 student limit
The cost is $500 for 10, 1.5 hour classes and one 4 hour Marketing Seminar on a Sat or Sun, 1-5pm, which you will attend with other students. As a student of mine, you can repeat the Marketing Seminar at any time in the future, FREE of charge. They are offered 2 - 3 times per year.
You will come away with a studio taped monologue that can be posted on any websites to showcase yourself.
For more information & registration, contact Jean Zarzour at 216-832-6557 or jeanzarzour@gmail.com
CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED!
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"I've worked with Jean for a year and I've been blown away by her professionalism, her talent, and her keen eye for detail. We've worked on film and commercial auditions, specifically how to break down a scene.
One of the best things about Jean is that not only is she a teacher, but she is a working actress, still actively promoting herself and landing jobs in the business. This has enabled her to refer me to acting opportunities, opening doors that otherwise would have been more difficult to access." Shawn Shepherd, client since 2/2019
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One of the best things about Jean is that not only is she a teacher, but she is a working actress, still actively promoting herself and landing jobs in the business. This has enabled her to refer me to acting opportunities, opening doors that otherwise would have been more difficult to access." Shawn Shepherd, client since 2/2019
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"Working with Jean was SUPER FUN! She was really nice, funny and understanding. Jean really helped me break down the scene and understand the character. She just made it easy to do the work while having so much fun.
I can't wait to work with her again!"
Daisy 13 - Trained via FaceTime from Los Angeles - April, 2020
"Jean is so full of life and love for her craft. A true professional!
She really cares about the actors she works with.
So grateful to know she is there to help actors do their best work."
Lydia Del Torto, Daisy's Mom
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“Jean is such a wonderful film acting coach.
She is so great at helping you make the most
interesting choices to give you the strongest audition.
Her energy is so positive and I encourage any actor to work with her!”
Phuong Kubacki - Coached via FaceTime from Phoenix, AZ - April 2020
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TESTIMONIALS
"Jean has coached me for auditions in both Cleveland and New York. She has an uncanny way of seeing things in monologues, and coaxing them out of you to bring them to life. Her genuine willingness to help me succeed, along with her humor and work ethic, gave me the confidence to go out there and get the job done!" Susan Lucier susan-lucier.com
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"Working with Jean has been a truly inspiring experience. Through her pushes toward success and refreshing honesty about the business and what is needed to succeed, Jean makes it evident just how passionate and driven she is toward this industry.
I could tell with every bit of advice and knowledge I was given that Jean was absolutely invested in my success. If you want incredible knowledge and amazing inspiration, then Jean's classes are where you want to be. By far the best acting courses I've taken." - Chris Fischley, Voice Over & TV/Film Acting Student |
"Every actor remembers that moment of inspiration when they caught the Acting Bug. For me it was the first time I met Jean Zarzour. She not only gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams, she got me my first Hollywood Agent.
I truly believe it is because of her confidence in me that I have been a full time, working actor in Hollywood for more than a twenty years. Jean is much more than an acting coach, she is a career builder." Jonathan T. Floyd IMDB ___________________________________ 
Training with Jean has helped me become a more confident actor!
She provides very specific audition technique on how to break down a script and develop a character, and provides her marketing strategies that get actors noticed! Whatever it is that you are experiencing as an actor, Jeans gets it, and her advice for overcoming those obstacles really helped me get out of my head and focus on my work. The best part of working with Jean is that she is very passionate about the craft and positively pushed me to challenge myself. Feeling the satisfaction of making a choice, sticking with it, and having that breakthrough moment in class is priceless. After training with Jean I now understand how to professionally submit myself for projects, and go out on auditions feeling prepared, well trained and self-assured. Thanks Jean for your honesty, encouragement, and sense of humor! - Brian Gackowski, briangackowski.com ____________________________________ 
“Jean’s classroom instruction and subsequent private coaching was well worth the investment of time and energy to perfect my skills as a voice actor and produce a professional-quality demo that attracts attention. As a working actor and voiceover coach, Jean combines her no-nonsense perspective with years of personal and professional experience to make each student’s experience as timely and relevant as possible.
Those who are fortunate enough to acquire Jean as a mentor are well-equipped to compete in a highly-competitive industry that requires top-notch talent and perseverance to sustain a long-term career.” Marc Zeale, marczeale.com |
"Ms. Zarzour is an amazing coach! I've had the pleasure of working with Jean a couple of times and one such time stands out. I was auditioning with another talent that I have never worked with before.
Jean made the two of us so comfortable that it looked like we have done numerous jobs together. Needless to say, we nailed the auction and booked the job. It was for a local commercial that eventually went national. I thank Jean for knowing exactly what to do to make me as comfortable as possible during the taping. She is so fun to work with and I can not wait to work with her again." Greg Anzevino, Actor, Wayside Furniture ______________________________ 
"Jean Zarzour is a FANTASTIC acting coach. My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Jean as our fraternal twin daughters actively audition for roles in movies and commercials both locally and in California. Jean coaches and puts their auditions on tape and sends the files to their agent/manager. Jean has the ability to take a "boring" audition and turn it into a piece of amazing work...something you'd expect to see from a seasoned actor.
She can pull the actor/actress out of the student and also teach the student how to bring the character out of the script. I'd highly recommend Jean to any actor or actress who's looking to take their skills and auditions to another level. We're so grateful for all we've learned!" Tami Elwell, mother of 2 talented, pre-teen girls _______________________________ 
"I am so grateful to Jean Zarzour for sharing her talent and expertise with me. Though I have very little acting experience, I was excited to audition for a TV commercial. She video taped and coached me for less than 2 hours.
To make a long story short - I got the part! The producers of the project were shocked when I shared that this was my first commercial. They thought I was a seasoned actor. All credit goes to Jean Zarzour for making an amateur look like and "ole pro." Ingrid Powell Dawkins, Actress in Wayside Furniture TV commercial |
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3. Self-Taped Auditions
I've coached, taped, edited and delivered hundreds of my own and other actors' auditions since 1989! I have a great, high quality home studio to coach, tape, edit and deliver your auditions. $50 per hour. Play this sample of a recent monologues I submitted! Contact Jean at 216-832-6557 |
These monologues are samples of my taping studio for your auditions, which can be taped with more or less lighting.
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From Donna Belajac of Donna Belajac Casting:
"When I'm casting a feature film, TV show or commercial, I always prefer that the talent I've requested come to Pittsburgh to audition for me in person. When that absolutely cannot happen, I trust Jean Zarzour to get the job done for me at her home studio in Lakewood. Jean's lighting, backdrop, video, audio and coaching are all excellent quality and she pays attention to what a Casting Director needs when loading an audition to NowCasting and other sites. Jean has taught classes for my Actors Studio since 2005. I trust her to get the best performance from an actor."
"When I'm casting a feature film, TV show or commercial, I always prefer that the talent I've requested come to Pittsburgh to audition for me in person. When that absolutely cannot happen, I trust Jean Zarzour to get the job done for me at her home studio in Lakewood. Jean's lighting, backdrop, video, audio and coaching are all excellent quality and she pays attention to what a Casting Director needs when loading an audition to NowCasting and other sites. Jean has taught classes for my Actors Studio since 2005. I trust her to get the best performance from an actor."
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4. FIND YOUR VOICE & MARKET IT!
The next Marketing Seminar TBD
1 pm - 5:30 pm
on a Saturday or Sunday
(or later if needed)
2300 McKinley Ave. Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Fee: $150 if purchased separately
4. FIND YOUR VOICE & MARKET IT!
The next Marketing Seminar TBD
1 pm - 5:30 pm
on a Saturday or Sunday
(or later if needed)
2300 McKinley Ave. Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Fee: $150 if purchased separately
* If you are a professional artist, but are not up to speed with all of the technology that is available to you, this seminar is for you.
* If you are a novice artist who doesn't know where to begin marketing yourself in any of the performing arts, this seminar is for you.
* If you are the parent of a young artist, and want to manage and protect their career with vital knowledge, this seminar is for you.
Testimonials From Seminar Attendees
"I've attended a lot of workshops and seminars conducted by "professional artists" over the years but NONE of them were as informative and fun as the one Jean Zarzour offered. I can whole heartily recommend her because she is a working actor with credentials to prove it! - Michelle Posner
"This seminar will get you pumped up about your career! I have used almost all of the tips I learned from Jean (I mean there is a LOT to learn here) and since taking the course, I've landed an agent, done 5 voice overs in the past 4 months and am excited about doing more. This seminar is worth 5 X's what it costs. Don't tell Jean! - Joe McIntire
"Jean's workshop was just what I needed! Her insight into what a voice over demo should consist of was specific and right on target. With her how to, I was able to produce a demo and secure an agent." Cathy Lynn Yonek
" For those of you that think you have 'great voice', Jean's seminars will teach you that talent is just a small part of success. Work will not just land in your lap. The consistent marketing of your talent will make it much more possible, over time." - Robert Sebastian
"Jeans marketing class makes the difference between looking for work, to actually going out to get the gigs that are out there. It's already paid off for me!" - Tony Lettl
Here is just some of what we'll cover in this seminar:
- How to find the best Classes or Private Coach
- How to create a competitive Acting Reel and :40 - 1:00 VO Demo that reveals your niche and gets you work
- How to market your reels/demos effectively in your region, with and without an agent
- How to utilize social media to it's fullest
- How to get an agent in your region and beyond
- How to get work without an agent
- How and when to join a union or compete without one
- How to keep your instrument (voice) and tools (technique) sharp with tips, before, during and after sessions
- How and why you want to self tape your tv and film auditions
- How and where to buy the best and least expensive audio and video recording equipment.
- How to keep your demo updated
- How and Why you want to create business cards, postcards and other "hard" materials
- How to create your own niche business for regular work
Seminar hand outs will be provided, but bring a notepad and pen. Audio or video recording of any kind is prohibited. Want feedback on your current demo? There will also be an opportunity for a few participants to have their demo assessed during the 4 hour session. Honest but thoughtful feedback is always provided. I want you to succeed!
For more information & registration, call 216-832-6557 or email at jeanzarzour@gmail.com
CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED!
