Courses & coaching at narrator.life
Strengthen your craft, sharpen your process, and navigate your narration career.
At narrator.life, our coaches create audiobook narration courses, content, and events based on the real experience of being a working narrator. Get practical guidance from working professionals across narration, publishing, production, and other creative fields, so you can develop every aspect of your working life.
Take courses that grow alongside your career, covering everything from technical craft to the daily rhythms of a narrator. Our programs offer a clear path to build your skills and sustain your creative energy for the long haul of a narrator’s life.
Narrators love working with our coaches.
"The class was great. Everyone knows that Emily [Woo Zeller] is a great narrator. She's a great coach to. Lots of very clear insights and immediately actionable adjustments."
Debi Tinsley
Narrator
"Ron [Butler] & Janina [Edwards] were generous with their knowledge and guidance. 12 students felt like the right size class. I felt I received more one-on-one time than I typically do during classes/webinars. The direction was very helpful."
Anna Crowe
Narrator
"I thoroughly enjoyed [Andi Arndt’s] workshop, and found it very helpful. I walked away with a few more tools in my narrator toolbox, and I would do this again."
Shiloh Woodard
Narrator
"I can personally attest to this comprehensive masterclass of a course w/the esteemed Ann Richardson! A wealth of info based in years of expertise & an award winning career. Could not recommend more heartily!"
Claudia Dunn
Narrator
"The coaching from all the previous weeks gelled in my head...Intimacy is always better - you're talking to one person right into their ear. When you believe, we believe."
Erin Grassie
Narrator
"I loved both classes. I love their intuition, guidance, thoughtfulness, vulnerability and general sharing of ideas and experience. This is my second class with the two of them and I would take another one."
Rebecca Avery
Narrator
"It is clear how much time and attention you put into helping new and aspiring narrators and I so appreciate your willingness to tell us about your personal experiences and gift us with your insight into this industry. I really enjoyed my time and am definitely feeling better prepared to begin my career!"
Carolann J. Stout
Narrator
"I had a wonderful experience during this workshop and hope to participate in classes with Andi in the future... She's phenomenal and her advice is priceless!"
Amber Dekkers
Narrator
"People often ask me where they can get good audiobook narration coaching. So when I come across a new-to-me offering, that I know will be a great ROI, I want to shout about it! narrator.life has a fantastic selection of coaches and courses and Ann Richardson is an exemplary narrator and a wonderful coach. Do yourself a favour and check it out! You can thank me later."
Ana Clements
Narrator
"This was my first time being coached by Hillary [Huber]. She is terrific! Her notes were direct, succinct and she also kept the sessions fun. I hope to book her for some individual sessions. Also, I LOVED that she brought in authors. As a group, we narrators can be so myopic. Understanding that the casting process on the author’s side can vary widely by publisher is important info. And the writers also had different viewpoints on the process itself - which - maybe we should know that, but it is still good to register that, to really HEAR that, from them."
Suzanne Barbetta
Narrator
"Hello Fellow Narrators! I just want to tell you what a difference Launching New Narrators has made to my Narrator and Voiceover career. Ms. Richardson's precise, constructive and fun guidance has helped me at every stage of my journey - from studio set up, to organization of files, to execution of multiple projects. Since beginning the program less than 2 years ago, I have been contracted for multiple audio books, and over a dozen voiceover assignments - in some cases voicing as many as 30 characters with ease. So trust me when I say, "The program is a definite must for any voice artist!"
Anne Pasquale
Narrator
"I really enjoyed this class!!! I love the energy Andi sets at the top - very open, non judgemental, curious, exploratory. I learned so much through watching and listening... Andi is a true teacher :)"
Rebecca Avery
Narrator
"I really enjoyed the class and am already applying what I've learned in the booth...What most struck me was the depth of questions you asked of the text - to really try to consider the intent of the scene, what the author is trying to convey, and connecting."
Terrence Kidd
Narrator
"I love that... a) The caliber of coaching is the very best in the business as with all narrator.life offerings. It’s a given. b) The limit of 12 students to a class w/no audit option allows for an intimate setting that supports our deepest learning experience, builds trust ~ it feels safe to take risks. c) The 4 week continued class allows for time to digest lessons learned, return with questions and grow over time. d) Hearing each narrator read and work with the coach is invaluable and just as instructive as being at the mic myself. The mutually supportive precedent set by the coach and classmates in every single Open Studio I’ve taken supports our doing our best, most relaxed work. e) It’s the best deal in town."
Claudia Dunn
Narrator
"The open studio was wonderful. Vikas is so wonderful and it was worth every minute and penny. I thought the time was the right amount both weekly and work minutes allotted. I was delighted by the caliber of classmates."
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
Narrator
"I really enjoyed this class!!! I love the energy Andi sets at the top - very open, non-judgmental, curious, exploratory. I learned so much...Andi is a true teacher."
Rebecca Avery
Narrator
Audiobook Narration Coaching
Get real support from real working narrators.
Our narrator.life coaches bring expertise that stretches far beyond the booth. They are award-winning narrators, business professionals, university instructors, and public speakers who understand the full ecosystem of a creative career. Join our community to explore coaching unique coaching options, workshops, mentorships, and so much more! Get the well-rounded guidance that supports your growth as an audiobook narrator, entrepreneur, and human being.
Audiobook Narration Courses at narrator.life
We’re constantly designing materials & experiences that support narrators throughout your journey.
Our courses are designed to meet you where you are, and grow with you as your narration career develops. As a narrator.life community member, you’ll find guided learning that spans the full spectrum of audiobook narration, from just-getting-started to refining performance and managing the business side of your work. Courses are led by experienced narrators, directors, and coaches who understand the industry from the inside. As our community grows and priorities shift, we build new opportunities to reflect what narrators actually need.
Brand-new to narration? Start here.
Launching for New Narrators
Created by Ann Richardson — This ten-lesson course is a launching pad for aspiring narrators aiming to “level up” to being bonafide, working narrators, instilling high standards and best practices that uplift the individual and the industry. Along the way we will build a firm foundation by learning about equipment, recording environment, scheduling, proper preparation, narration techniques, post production, and a basic business plan.
