Introduction to Audio Performance

A woman stands in front of a microphone in a recording booth, speaking into it and holding a phone

Location

In Person, LAMDA

Course Fee

£570 (10% discount for alumni)

Entry Requirements

No experience required, 18+

Course Dates

Monday 15 – Friday 19 February 2027

Monday 12 – Friday 16 April 2027

Course Length and Times

5 days, 10am – 5:30pm each day

Step behind the mic and explore the craft of audio performance. Book now.

February 2027April 2027
Course DatesMonday 15 – Friday 19 February 2027Monday 12 – Friday 16 April 2027
Course Length5 days5 days
Booking ClosesThursday 28 January 2027 at 11:59pm (BST)Wednesday 24 March 2027 at 11:59pm (BST)
Course Fee£570£570

About the course

Learn the core skills of audio performance in this week-long course, designed for anyone interested in voiceover, radio drama and audiobook recording.

Working with an expert LAMDA audio tutor, you’ll explore mic technique, script preparation for audio performance, character voice and vocal care. You’ll have multiple opportunities to record, using LAMDA’s industry standard recording equipment, and to listen back to your work.

You’ll leave the course with a thorough foundational understanding of audio performance techniques.

What will I learn?

During your time on the course, you will:

  1. Learn how to work ‘on mic’; including microphone technique and etiquette.
  2. Discover how to prepare a text/script prior to recording.
  3. Explore character voice and vocal care.

Is this course for me?

No previous experience of audio performance is necessary to take part in this course, but to get the most out of this course, you will have some acting or performance-adjacent experience.

Our expert tutor will adapt to the specific requirements and experience of the cohort, and you can expect to be challenged and supported to ensure that you get the most out of the course.

This is a mixed level course, meaning participants will have a range of experiences.

View all entry requirements, including age and experience level, below.

Frequently asked questions

Need to ask a question? View our FAQ’s page or contact our Short Courses team on [email protected]

The tutor is to be confirmed. Please note that from time to time we may need to change the advertised tutor due to availability. In these instances, we will always replace the tutor with an alternative LAMDA tutor or associate

This course is for participants aged 18+. Please note there will be learners of all age groups on this course.

In order to train on this course, you should have a level of English that is approximately IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English Language experience.

You can test your level using the Cambridge English Language Assessment or the CEFR’s Self-Assessment Table. B2 Proficiency is roughly equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Short Courses team on [email protected]

Apply for this course through LAMDA directly. We advise you to apply early as places are limited. 

Course Fee: £570

Application Fee: None

When applying to this course, you will be asked to pay the full course fee upfront. Click ‘Book Now’ on this page to begin your application.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and if spaces remain available, you will be offered a place on the course. If you’re not eligible for this course, you’ll be contacted by our Admissions Team and will be offered a place on another relevant course or refunded the course fee.

Places on this course are offered on a first come, first served basis, and we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure a space on the course.

If you’d like to discuss the course and eligibility criteria with our Admissions Team, please get in touch.

LAMDA alumni can access a 10% discount on the total cost of the booking.

To access this LAMDA alumni discount, email us at [email protected]including the below information, and we’ll provide a bespoke application link:

  • Full name
  • Year of LAMDA graduation
  • Your LAMDA course
  • How many Actor Refresh classes you wish to apply for
  • Which Actor Refresh classes you wish to apply for

Please read our terms and conditions below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.

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