"Voice over is an experience in discovering yourself." – Madeleine Wild, MA. Director, Radio Magic Studio

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Jim Thomas, 7th grade Mill Valley Teacher, has developed a career in narration for audio tours. From the Getty Museum to the Adkins Arboretum and the Smithsonian, Thomas has become “The Voice Of” their recorded self-guided tours.

Susan Evind, a San Francisco native performance artist and historian, recounts stories from the City By The Bay, through authentic letters, old photos, artifacts and family memoirs. Her recorded  retelling of her grandfather’s survival in the 1906 earthquake landed her a job for a PBS historical documentary being produced in Berkeley.

Charles Sheaff, a volunteer for the Marin Humane Society, is a mortgage broker who has just become “The Voice Next Door.” Within two weeks after completing his demo, marketing package and website, he’s found representation with Tonry Talent Agency, as a character for commercials, cartoons and animation.

Ellen Lenchner, a Santa Rosa Day Spa owner, is launching a marketing campaign for her business. Her promotion on the radio will feature her voice actor talents. “The dots between my new business and the idea that I could use my own voice to promote it, was hatched in classes with  Madeleine,” she says.

Sofi Milani, Certified Yoga Instructor, leads classes on a weekly basis in Sonoma and Santa Rosa, California. Her students are seniors, cancer and heart patients. “This is Breathe,” is a 35-minute recorded meditation which guides her listener to a healthful, healing, deep relaxation.

Charles Ford, a Bolinas fisherman for 35 years, records personal short stories, entitled, “A Cup of Coffee,” accompanied by dramatic music and sound effects, as a series. In one, he recalls his encounter with a California Grey Whale.

Family Therapist Esther Trevino, produced “Tranquil Walk” (Camino Tranquillo), in both Spanish and English language versions. Through the process she gained new confidence in her skills as a curandera, telling the allegories of healing wisdom. The selection of beautiful music from Radio Magic’s music library, inspired her to express her healing stories and guided meditations in just the right way.

Gene Michael Gordon, criminal law attorney, became the voice for his own radio commercial. Then, he recorded a children's book, complete with music and sound effects, as a gift for his two-year-old granddaughter. 

Student Kudos

"This is the e-mail I received this morning upon delivery of my demo to a voiceover agent in Atlanta.. 'Great Demo. Please call me' THANKS MADDIE & ROY!!!" - Lesley

"Hello Madeleine,
I wanted to thank you for a great session the other day when we recorded the (Albertson's) Bay to Breakers spots. The sessions are always more enjoyable when everyone is loose and the creativity is flowing. Yourself and your staff definitely made that happen. I enjoyed your direction and guidance. Here's hoping our paths cross again. I had a delightful time." -Brian Sommer

"Thank you for finding the perfect music for the demo and (as always) bringing out the best in me. I appreciate your generosity and your good work." - Lori B.

"Thanks for the incredible session. So many pieces are fitting together that I have more desire and direction to make this happen. Warm Regards," - Ami

"Thanks from the bottom of my heart for a wonderful ad, and a great time. You truly are a genius, and what a pleasure to see you work your magic on copy I had written. In just a few words you put me right into the spot I needed to be in to make "Sparky" come alive. And the way you handled Eric and Barry was a delight to see. It's amazing to hear the difference expert direction can bring to voices. It's like the difference of black and white to color Thank you so much, and thank Roy, too. He is perhaps the hippest guy on earth." - Z

"A huge thank you to you two for all the work and efforts on my demo. Thank you for creating a supportive environment that encourages freedom and creativity. . . I really enjoyed myself and love the demo." - Sandra

"I just want to thank you for the gift you give....you create a safe space for growth with fun and support. . .you have stirred my soul within my voice and I have to tell you that when I leave your class I feel sheer joy. I am so looking forward to the opportunities that you will help me create." - Laurie

"I just wanted to drop a quick line and thank you for everything. Sorry I was unable to make it. Last night I heard the recordings. They sound great! Dera said everything went very well, very smooth and professional..." - Eric W. Shamlin

"I'm so happy to be working with you. . .You give me courage and inspiration!" - Cat S.

"I wanted to let you know that my Voice Over with Walmart.com went great. Once again, the tools you've shared allowed me to walk into the session feeling confident and comfortable with the process. I was able to connect with the copy and make it come alive. It was a blast! More boundless gratitude to you!!!" - Robert M.

"Thanks for your time and brilliant talents. . .I am thrilled with the outcome (the demo)!" - Erica C.

"I just wanted to thank you both for your wonderful production work; whether from the beginnings, with our plumbing the depths of the creative void; to the actual recording, with you Madeleine, helping me find and stay on the elusively obvious "it"; onto the final editing with you, Roy, working your magic and talents to take "it" to the next level. Thank you for that, and everything else, that went into the process. You really helped me to produce a gem of a demo. I love it!!!" - Robb McCullough

“Take risks, don’t play it too safe. Leave a tip.” (something personal that reflects the essence of you.) – Billy Crystal. Writer, producer, comedian, film director and actor