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He helped me build a VO marketing strategy
Chuck Duran didn’t just create my voiceover demos, he helped me build a VO marketing strategy. Chuck worked with me on everything from performance to branding, making sure I was speaking to just the right audience in my demos. After a great 2 plus hour pre-production meeting, we cranked out a few reels that really…
Read More[Chuck] is a gifted, creative and patient director who helps you deliver your very best read.
When I moved to LA, I asked around for recommendations for demo producers. Everyone told me, “Beware of those $700 demos that someone records for you in their “bedroom closet home studio.” It’ll end up costing you way more money to fix it before an agent will give you the time of day. Don’t waste…
Read MoreYour honesty, your demeanor, and your knowledge of the industry showed far above all the other Voiceover demo producers I had called.
Hi Chuck, I have to express my gratitude for the work you did with me on my demo. Your personal attention and dedication was unending. I had specific goals and reasons for recording with you.From the first day we spoke, your honesty, your demeanor, and your knowledge of the industry showed far above all the…
Read MoreI found that Chuck’s stellar reputation superseded him…
Genuine is the word that comes to mind when describing Chuck Duran and his work. This talented young man’s, ethics and professional product go indescribably beyond measure. A close friend recommended Chuck Duran to me and I was told that he was the best in all of Los Angeles, and he is. My session was…
Read MoreI would never even think of going anywhere else.
If you want to work in this business, you must start with THE BEST demo you can possibly put together. Chuck Duran is always my only recommendation whenever anyone asks where to get a great demo done. He has produced top notch demos for me for more years than I care to admit, and I…
Read MoreHe is, without a doubt, THE BEST director I have ever worked with…
Chuck Duran continues to be an amazing source of support through my VO career. He is, without a doubt, THE BEST director I have ever worked with – always pulling superior deliveries out of me (not always an easy feat!). And he’s a hell of a lot of fun to be in-studio with, too!! The…
Read More[The agent] said he gets tons of demos submissions and mine stood out!
Hey Chuck, Just wanted to let you know that I got an agent! You were right. You said I was great and that my demo rocked and I would get an agent! When I went on my interview, the agent said my demo was great…so kudos to you! He said he gets tons of demos…
Read MoreChuck not only produced a kick-ass promo and trailer demo for me, he made the whole process fun.
Chuck not only produced a kick-ass promo and trailer demo for me, he made the whole process fun. It felt like playtime! The new demos captured exactly the sound I knew I was capable of delivering for clients. And Chuck knew exactly how to get me there. Chuck is the best in Los Angeles and…
Read More…Knew that this guy knew exactly what he was doing.
I took a great voiceover class at Kalmenson & Kalmenson. Really learned technique, but still needed someone to help me produce my voiceover demo reel. After a little searching, I found Chuck Duran on the internet and listened to the samples he had posted, I was impressed and knew that this guy knew exactly what…
Read More…Instrumental in launching my VO career.
Hey Chuck, I hope you are well. I thought I would drop you a note to give you a quick update. As you know, I signed with an agency recently. I am excited to share that just this week I booked a series of four spots for City National Bank! Now I have to join…
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