Lou Hunt is the real deal. Lou's formidable voice over performance experience, and generosity hallmark her practical and relevant style of teaching.”
—-Patrick Fraley, Los Angeles Voice Talent and Teacher
www.patfraley.com
“I’ve been studying with Lou Hunt for about two years. She’s a GREAT teacher! She is an experienced, talented voice actor who knows her stuff and has used it “in the field” – lots of commercials, narrations, voice-overs, and characters – and she has the national awards to prove it! As a voice coach, Lou sizes-up your voice abilities and comes up with an effective, personalized program that improves what you have, and works with you to develop what you don’t have. To help her students develop, she continuously comes up with new situations and scripts that allow her students to work on their characters and improve their voice-acting abilities. She arranges practice recording sessions in real studios with local and nationally known directors/producers so her students get practical, real-world experience. I thought I was a good narrator, but after spending a few sessions with Lou, she brought me to a new, higher level of performance. Talk about improvement! I can’t thank her enough! I’d recommend Lou Hunt to anyone wanting to develop their voice acting talents, public speaking, and presentation skills. You get personalized training from an experienced voice talent who knows how to teach. You can’t go wrong with Lou!
---- Len Brenza, Chandler, AZ
“To say that Lou Hunt taught me all I know about voice-overs would not be far from the mark of truth. After many years as a broadcast journalist, I had a lot to un-learn before I could enter the field of voice acting. It was Lou who showed me the way to speak words with meaning and feeling as opposed to just reading words as they appeared on a piece of paper. Lou Hunt is not only a gifted teacher, she is a warm and caring human
being. A fine combination.”
—-Scott Shurian, Salt Lake City, Utah
www.voscott.com
“It is an honor to have learned from one of the best Voice Over talents in the industry. What others may not know is Lou Hunt is so much more than just a fabulous Voice Over talent. She is a teacher, a mentor, a coach and a cheerleader. She provides everyone the same dedication and quality, as well as beneficial critiques. In my opinion, it is so important to provide not only positive feedback, but pure professional honesty. Her encouragement and positive spirit encouraged me to be the best I could possibly be. Her coaching not only paid off monetarily, it also built up my confidence in business and in my personal life.”
—-Julie Stephenson, Aurora, Colorado
"Upon moving to Arizona from California I searched the internet to find a Voice Coach/Instructor. I found Lou easily online and was able to study under her instruction which allowed me to work toward my passion and goal as a voice actor. I have gained valuable education including tips, guidelines, techniques and acting skills which have allowed me to excel and feel very confident in my abilities. While I get a lot of positive reinforcement, she also does not coddle me, but challenges me to learn more and hone my craft to the highest level."
---Peggie Wilkinson, Scottsdale, AZ
"Hands down the best voice-over instructor in the business!!!!" "If you want to learn everything there is to know about Voice-over, Lou is your gal!
---Eve Elliott, Cherry Hill, N. J.
www.eveelliott.com
"Simply put, Lou Hunt is awesome! I've been wanting to do voice-over for years and I checked out a couple of other voice-over coaches/performers (one in Chicago and one in Phoenix) and didn't feel comfortable with them. Lou puts you at ease, draws from her years of experience, tells you exactly what you need to know and most of all, she cares about the progress you make. Period. If Lou were to retire tomorrow, I'd be lost! She's the best at her craft!"
---Karl Wein, Maricopa, AZ
“Lou Hunt is just the best! She was one of my first voice over coaches when I moved to Los Angeles in the late 80's, and to this day remains absolutely tops on my list. I literally "learned the trade" from her. I am thrilled to say I went on to do very well in both narration and commercials and I truly have her to thank for the enormous foundation she helped me build. Her method of teaching is fun and she always has a sparkling smile of encouragement that makes the process of learning exciting.”
—-Donna Rawlins, Los Angeles, CA
www.donnarawlins.com
"I really appreciate Lou's experience and expertise in teaching classes. I've learned so much! She's taught me how one's body and energy affect other people's perception of what you say, and that's a skill that reaches far beyond voice over work. I followed her instructions closely and after I cut a demo, she helped me land a job shortly thereafter. Taking Lou's classes are some of the best things I have done for myself. The fact that they are some of the most fun things I've ever done is just a bonus!"
---Melinda Frank, Tucson, AZ
“Having engineered many VO demos over many years under the direction of Lou Hunt, I am well qualified to speak about how students have come to her and have been lifted toward professional performances beyond even their own imaginations. She has devoted years to her craft of not only teaching, but finding the inner talent buried in the individual, and bringing it out. Here is a real teacher.”
—-Ron McCoy, owner, McCoy Productions, North Hollywood, CA
“Lou Hunt is an exceptional master teacher. She is extremely knowledgeable and creates a learning environment that is fun and fresh, yet very focused. Lou is considerate and sensitive to the individual learning styles of her students. She tailors her instruction to meet the needs of each student. She is not only attentive to her students’ needs, she is incredibly patient. Her energy and enthusiasm are boundless and her knowledgeable of the VO business is invaluable. Lou has a great motivating nature and is an inspiration to all those she teaches. I have taught for 20 years myself, and Lou has helped me become a better teacher.”
—-Marian Daniel, Phoenix, AZ
Lou Hunt is unbelievable. Her resume goes on and on (and she is still currently doing voiceover work professionally). You name it - radio, television, corporate - she's mastered it. When I first met her, I was taken aback by her candid, completely honest feedback ... it was refreshing. She is very good at seeing (or hearing) your potential as a working talent and guiding you down the right path. She has many different options for getting you there. Some of her students opt for a relaxed, once a week or every other week class (conducted at her home), while others want the fast track and she accommodates that as well. She gives you a lot of material to ingest - containing voiceover exercises, etiquette and challenging commercials to practice. She has resources for the technology side of the business as well - which can help when you want your home office to transform into a voiceover studio. She also has endless contacts in the industry (from those who can make/deliver a professional demo to big clients that hire local talent) and can guide you in a direction that will take you as far as you want to go. She believes in continually working your craft, belonging to organizations that will give you more industry connections, and in being persistent in your self-marketing. She has a recipe for success, but it contains no shortcuts.
Cindy Pruett
Phoenix, AZ
