My discovery of Anna Garduno of Voice Forward came about in early 2016 when I was in search of a private teacher to 'kick-start' my Voiceover career. Anna Garduno, Voice Forward was listed by Backstage as its #1 choice for Voiceover actors on commercials, animation, promos and narration. She was subsequently recommended to me by a first-rate actress/ producer/director who had utilized Anna's services. Anna and I have never met. Our Voiceover coaching sessions---NY/LA--- were conducted via Skype. Actually, our first 'face-to-face', via Facetime, occurred on the day of my commercial Demo recording at the studio of her LA engineer. Prior to then, the viewing was 'lopsided'....I could see Anna but she could not see me, as the camera on my laptop was in need of repair. Nonetheless, and despite these shortcomings, Anna, with her 'let's get things done' attitude, made it all work! Our coast-to-coast coaching connection successfully culminated in a professionally produced commercial Demo; a Demo I am proud to claim as the first of many more, yet to come, from my association with Anna Garduno, Voice Forward. Anna is multi-talented and experienced as an actress, producer, writer and teacher. She has a positive and enthusiastic personality. She is humorous and confident, with no display of self-aggrandizement. Any discipline or constructive criticism offered to her students is clear, specific and actionable. I, along with all of her many other students (I suspect), look to her for approval, guidance and advice. I cannot wait to book my next series of classes! read more

No matter where you are in your VO career, working with Anna Garduno will take you to the next level! Anna is a master VO teacher, and as a working actress and VO professional herself, she brings up-to-date knowledge and tips to each class. She is a warm, supportive and encouraging teacher who knows just how to push each individual student forward in their skill and career. Her class is an absolute joy! She has the wonderful ability to tailor her instruction to each student's level and needs, and knows how to challenge them in just the right way. Her technical notes are always right on, and her extensive background as an actress helps her break down technical VO concepts in a way that is easy to understand for actors and non-actors alike. Her classes also cover the business of VO, but she always presents the business side - which may seem intimidating to a beginner - in a way that makes it approachable and accessible to all. I've been thrilled with my own progress in her class, and impressed with my classmates' growth. Anna can also help you create your custom VO Demo! Her process is fun and you get a completely unique Demo. I was thrilled with my Commercial Demo, and I've already gotten jobs straight from it, without needing to audition! If you're considering VO work, I highly recommend signing up for class with Anna! read more

I was brand new to voice acting when a good friend recommended Anna's coaching. Now several years into this world, I've taken numerous class packs with Anna, as well as producing a demo together, and I can very sincerely say she is truly one of the best coaches around. She helped me become so strong and confident as an actor - something I never thought I'd have the courage to call myself. Anna's deep expertise and influence in the voice world, combined with her style of delivering clear, honest feedback in a kind and encouraging way, make her so effective as a teacher. She provides very practical and current advice to the market, and speaks in words that make the technicals of commercial, animation, and other voice work understandable to her students. She really helped me find my talent. Anna also produced my commercial demo and it came out SO fantastic. I was signed with an agent within a few months of cold reach outs. I have found this and all of her services to be very fairly priced and on par with the market. Anna is such a great person, a talented instructor, a commensurate professional, and simply a joy to spend a couple hours with every week while you learn how to act with your voice. I can't recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Anna! read more

Ask yourself a question...if you were a Voiceover novice...and you needed training on the skills required to be noticed in this industry...who would you trust? What if you were a seasoned professional who needs to fine tune their skills for a consistently changing market? Someone who CLAIMS to be a pro...or someone who is a PRO...who knows the market...and what casting directors and creative directors want in a commercial advertisement voiceover artist. I chose Anna because she is a well-respected professional in the field. Just go look at her IMDB listing....her website....the facts are there. She works EVERYDAY in the VO industry...has been for years. I trusted her with re-training me for the NYC market....and prepping me for my first commercial demo in decades. I am so pleased with the way she works with her students...direct...encouraging....insightful...and most of all...HONEST. She also has a wealth of information to share about the film, television, and voiceover industry. Her list of professional contacts, such as recording engineers is vast too. I wholeheartedly recommend Anna Garduño and her VoiceForward company without reservation!! read more

I do not say things like this lightly. When you train with Anna, at Voice Forward, you will encounter a wonderful, passionate, professional and remarkable person. Anna has the ability to help an individual draw performances from within themselves that they, probably, never conceived were possible. She has this near superhuman ability to break a script down into it's key components and bring forth the vision the writer intended and then translate it to the student so that it is comprehensible and succinct. Moreover, she possesses this incomparable ability to lift her students many tiers above their current skill level in a short period of time. I cannot recommend Anna highly enough. We, as students learning the craft, can hesitate to spend money on a coach, due to there being so many options and so much expense. I was hesitant and worried at first. But I decided to train with her at the advice of a friend and it has been some of the greatest training and teaching (in any forum) I have experienced to date. If voice over is your dream, Anna is a coach that will help your dream manifest into a reality. read more

Anna Garduño with VoiceForward is the best for everything voice over in New York or LA, hands down. A consummate professional and wonderfully kind spirit, Anna debunks all the voice over industry myths, and gets her students and clients work! She offers small group classes in her charming studio, private classes in the studio and via Skype, and one-on-one workshops to develop your copy and record your demo. She is there for you every step of the way, and her rates are so affordable! I have studied and worked with Anna and VoiceForward for almost a year, and I've recorded both my commercial and animation demos. They are absolutely top-notch, and I've already made my money back with the jobs I've gotten just by sending them in. I'm so excited to get started with my narration demo! Whether your considering expanding your performance opportunities, trying to take your VO career to the next level, or a seasoned vet trying to keep the gears oiled, there is no alternative to Anna Garduño and VoiceForward! 5 stars. Highly recommended. read more

Anna Garduno's Voice Forward is the best place to study Voice Over in New York City. I have been in her class and learned so much about the business. She is incredibly knowledgeable and makes class seem more like a fun party. Everyone in my class has been getting bookings from our demos that Anna helped us make. I continue to study with her to keep my skills aharp and up to date in the always changing world of voice over and animation. There are many reasons why Anna and Voice Forward have been voted top Voice Over Teacher/School in Backstage.year after year. I can't recommend her highly enough. From the very basics and intro to Voice Overs to selecting material and making a demo to private coaching for continued success, Anna Garduno is competitively priced and is the absolute best deal in town. read more

I have been fortunate to have studied with Anna Garduno in both her Animation and Commercial Voiceover classes. While actors are notoriously hard on themselves, Anna has a way of pinpointing, developing and encouraging each student's individual strengths. Her classes are fun, supportive and full of helpful techniques. Because her current classes are online, we had the added benefit of learning from Anna's direction to other students across the country and overseas. I was so inspired by Anna's energy and dedication that I went on to do my Commercial demo with her. She gave specific advice regarding how to find material, and thanks to her own creativity and humor, turned the material I found into magic! As you can tell, I highly recommend working with Anna Garduno in any area of Voiceovers. read more

Anna is one of the best teachers I have ever worked with and this is after 40 years in the business. She got me out of my head, cleaned up my bad habits in a few sessions and encouraged me like a BFF with a great sense of humor. She is very astute and immediately recognizes what needs to be done and gives you the tools to do it. She is incredibly motivating and joyful at the same time. My voice over career is exploding and she has helped my acting career too. She has a rich theatrical background and endless experience but makes it accessible for the average Joe! She truly is an endless treasure and I wish I could keep her in my back pocket for every audition because her directing skills will keep you booking.....cannot recommend highly enough!! read more

Anna is the best! As a full time singer and recording artist, Anna has not only helped me with my commercial and cartoon voice over work, but her intuition and direction has carried over into my music recording as well. Anna is the kind of teacher who cares about her students. She gives you all the tools you need to succeed in the voice over industry, and she is passionate about seeing her students work. Along with character work, pitch and dynamics, and finding the right tone, Anna also gives you the business side of things, and shows you how to book your first job. She is the kind of teacher who really helps her students succeed and work in the industry. I would recommend her to anyone looking to be a successful voice over artist. read more

Taking voice acting classes with Anna Garduno of Voice Forward is one of the best things I have ever done! Anna is a patient and kind teacher who will extend your range and take you out of your comfort zone, while ensuring that you enjoy every step of the journey, from finding material, to recording your demo, to continuing to sharpen your voice acting skills. I would recommend Anna's class to anyone interested in voice acting, whether you are just beginning or an experienced voice actor. Classes are fun and informative, with lots of chances to practice different types of scripts. I highly recommend that others interested in voiceover also take this class! read more

Anna is amazing. If you're hesitating on finding a voice over coach, you can trust that she'll not only help you create an amazing reel, but she'll also make you wonderfully confident in your ability. Her classes are fun and encouraging. She teaches you how to coach yourself during a recording session and it's honestly cut down my recording time by a lot. And your reel is in good hands with Anna. She helps you create your own unique copy and works with an amazing sound engineer to get you an incredibly professional sounding reel. I'm so happy that I chose to work with her. Honestly. I've never felt more confident about my voice than I do now. read more

I made my commercial and animation demos with Anna - and she did such a good job that I have booked directly off them! In class she is generous with her knowledge of both voice acting and the industry. She pushes us without being critical - a skill I have rarely seen in a class of any kind! I have also been amazed at how helpful the class has been to my confidence - something about taking your "voice forward" and experimenting with different accents, characters, volumes, tones, is freeing. I think this class has made me not just a better voice actor, but a better actor and a better person. 100% recommend Anna and her assistant, Milo the cat. read more

I have been taking classes with Anna for a couple months now, and I have to say that it is the best career move that I have made in a while. Anna is extremely knowledgable on voiceover technique as well as the business end of things. She is also supportive, fun, and really enthusiastic (even outside of class). Anna is constantly posting to Facebook about jobs that her students are booking. It's so obvious that she is in this for more than just the money. She cares about all of her students and loves to watch us succeed. I just received my commercial demo yesterday (YAY) and I can't wait to put it to good use and make Anna proud!! read more

I have taken private and group classes with Anna, in person and on Zoom, she's so great, the way she structures her classes allows you to hear yourself back immediately after your read and she'll give direction and you can read again; hearing the takes immediately after you've read and being able to adjust makes SO much difference. Anna gives such great tips and advice. She also gives you homework (for if you have time) which is fun and creative, always leading you to further your career and progress! I recommend everyone to take classes with Anna, I feel like I've learned so much and gained so much more confidence! read more

I re-entered voice acting after a long absence, badly in need of re-tuning to the changed nature of the business. Over the past few months Anna has patiently and lovingly helped me find my old familiar voice, has nurtured abilities I didn't even know I had, and helped me to better understand the in's and out's of today's voice acting world. Her classes are packed with useful information and insights about the artistic AND practical sides of the business -- and are also a helluva lot of fun! We've just completed my first demo and I'm already looking forward to the next. Highly recommend! read more

Anna is amazing!! I was a total beginner to voiceover when I started taking classes over Zoom with her. In just a few months, I really began to own my voice. I feel way more confident and I just have a lot of fun recording voiceovers now. She's also kickass at making demo reels. It's really obvious she loves what she does. She pours her heart into this and you can totally feel it. Anna really knows what she's talking about- she's like an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to voiceovers. And she's truly genuine and sincere. I recommend every actor I know to her. read more

Anna is great and choosing Voice Forward was one of the best decisions I've made. She's knows exactly what to do to get you to where you need to go. I can tell she wants me and all of her students to succeed and she answers any questions that I may have. She also has been working closely with me to prepare for my demo. She has helped me every step of the way and she has been in the business for a long time so she knows what she's talking about. Anybody who is thinking about doing voiceover should go with Anna Garduño and Voice Forward. It would be a mistake not to. read more

I've been taking Classes with Anna on and off since 2015, and I would be nowhere close to where I am now with my voice over career if it weren't for her. Not only is she great at making learning the technical and creative aspect of commercial and animation voice over fun and engaging, but she also has incredibly valuable advice about the industry itself, and how to really make connections. In an ever changing, ever expanding industry, Anna's advice and teachings as a seasoned veteran never stops being incredibly valuable and relevant. Thanks a bunch Anna! read more