Unsolicited Testimonials From PDR Clients

PDR TESTIMONIALS

"I recently started doing narration work for Pearson Education and have been working with them steadily over the course of the last year recording books on tape. I also met Ingrid French at one of your workshops and she has been sending me out on auditions. Through her I booked a Lancome tv spot, for their new fragrance. I have really loved every minute of work that I've gotten to do this year and I can't thank you and Ryan enough for the excellent training you provided."

— Elizabeth Romanski
Voice of Lancome

 

"THANK YOU THANK YOU! - Peter, I still use what I learned from you every time I go into the studio - which is probably why I'm still working 10 years later ."

— Dennis Holland
Narrator of more than 80 audiobooks

 

"I wanted to let you know that I recently signed with Paradigm for exclusive commercial and voice over representation. I am really excited about it and wanted to thank you personally for all your help."

— George Kareman
Paradigm Talent Agency

"Hey Peter, I just booked the Voice of Campbell's Soup! I've been recording demos since May and finally booked for real last week. It's been a long time coming-- I made my first reel with you over 4 years ago!!! But boy, it sure is worth the wait!"

— Robin Reed
Atlas Talent Client

“ After 20 years in the business, I felt like I had reached a plateau in my voice-over/promo career, and I wanted to expand. Since working with Peter, I have booked my FIRST narration ("Great Bears of the World," Animal Planet), my FIRST Hollywood movie trailer (CHARLIE’S ANGELS 2, Columbia Pictures) and my FIRST national spot ("Rogaine"). Peter has a real EAR for directing veteran talent as well as beginners. If I can find the time between all of my sessions, I would like to go back and work with him some more!!!”

— Steve Kamer,
Atlas Talent Agency (New York),
Sutton Barth & Vennari (LA)

""I had a meeting with Tim Walsh [of Atlas Talent] and he's going to start sending me out on things! Can't say how much I appreciate you working with me. I really am excited about where my voiceover career is headed and I owe it all to you. Thank you so much."

— Kendrick Reinsch,
Voice Over Artist

"I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful class and allowing me to be a part of it! You are a fabulous teacher (and I should know — I was raised by two teachers) and I truly enjoy listening to your feedback and guidance. It’s also great to hear what everyone else is doing in the booth. It’s been a great experience. You truly have a gift."

— Dina Laura
PDR Class Participant

"I wanted to say that I have been recommending many of my friends who are actors to you. There is NO place in NYC that can provide what you guys are doing. I was really blown away today. The service you are providing us is priceless. To sit in a room with a VO artist who has the experience you have, plus your honesty and your passion along with an engineer IN THE ROOM giving his feedback is really a gift."

— Stephen Ruggieri
PDR Class Client

"It is always inspiring and very cool to get so much communicated and accomplished with you so expeditiously... you are pro all the way."

  Mitch Phillips
Voice Over Announcer

"Just wanted to thank you (along with Mark and Ryan) again for the incredible job on both my reels. I'm still reeling (if you will!) over the animation one! It certainly exceeded every expectation, and then some. I came away from our marketing session yesterday more energized than ever and I can't wait to see what the near future has in store!"

  Matthew Quinn Forbes
Arlene Thornton Talent Agency

"I just officially signed with Jason over at Stewart Talent, so I am very excited about that. Also, after about three auditions, I managed to book a spot for Citizen Bank. So, very pumped man. I have you to thank for all of this Peter. Your help and guidance have been invaluable and I really, really appreciate it."

— Alex Alioto
Stewart Talen

"I want to thank you for getting me off on the right foot with your coaching and producing skills. I have been getting nothing but positive feedback on my demo AND Jason from Stewart Talent loves the reel and has called me in to read for some auditions. If that isn’t a great beginning, I don’t know what is!!" -

— Sarah Dacey Charles
Client

" Peter, you know I'm always good for a workshop.
Your people are the best!"

— Joe O'Brien,
Agent for Paradigm Talent Agency

“Since I started working with Peter, I booked the Cingular Wireless account for both their radio and TV campaigns… I don't think it was a coincidence. I have also maintained my job as one of the voices of Showtime. I just wish I could have Peter with me at every audition!”

— Robin Goldsmith,
Atlas Talent Agency

“ I just booked a regular gig as the Billboard voice for all ABC-TV Prime Time programming. It’s a Weekly, National, Union Gig...without Peter’s workshops and private study, I don't think I would have booked it. I gave them an audition that was controlled and casual, and so not in my rep 6 months ago."

— Race Taylor
DJ (WPLJ)

"I am now officially the voice of La Mer for Estee Lauder, just did a finance spot for Goldworth Financial- 60 sec radio, and I am on hold for a Bank of NY spot for next week. So it feels like it is all moving in the right direction. Michele Bianculli and Suzy Friedman have been the most active in progressing things along."

— Caroline O'Hara
Voice Over Actress

“ I was feeling pretty confident about my voice, but knew I needed to go to the next level. Working with Peter gave me a better understanding of the mindset you need when you go on auditions.”

— Julie Slater,
DJ (K-ROCK),
Arcieri & Associates Agency

“ As the oldest Voice-over studios in Burbank, we work daily with the top talent in the business, and watching Peter work, you can tell he's one of the best!! If you want to bat a thousand, you need a great coach! Peter is THE MAN.”

— Marc Graue,
Marc Graue Recording Studios

PDR Voice Over Coaching is conveniently located on 12th Street and Broadway in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. For more information about PDR Voice Over Coaching, Call 212-995-0995 or send an Email.

DEMO REEL TESTIMONIALS

“ The agents told me that the voice-over CD I sent them was one of the best produced CDs they had ever heard. Peter's sage advice and particular brand of coaching changed my career. I am now with one of the top three voice-over agencies in the city and am already booking jobs. If you want to succeed in this career, you need training. And if you want the best training, you call Peter Rofé.”

— Nicole Poole,
Abrams Artists Agency

“ Incredibly, I got called in on my very first mailing to Cunningham, Escott, Dipene, one of the biggest voice-over firms in NYC. When I got there, the agents told me that the voice-over CD I sent them was one of the best-produced CDs they had ever heard.”

— Joe Mallon,
CESD Talent Agency

“ The commercial demo you made with me just got me an excellent voice over gig! And I got it straight from the demo, I didn’t even have to audition. I’m going to be the narrator for this year’s video for the Food Bank of New York City, and last year’s narrator was Stanley Tucci, so I’m pretty delighted to be following in his footsteps. Thanks again for doing the demo! ”

— Jennifer Dorr-White,
Voice Over Actress

It was indeed a pleasure and a valuable learning experience working with you. You are an awesome teacher and coach. You really helped me to relax and focus on the character and the copy allowing the magic to happen instead of listening to myself and trying to make instant adjustments based on what I hear. You are the 4th person I have studied with and are by far the most helpful and insightful teacher to date."

- Bob Armfield,
Voice Over Actor/ TV Director

“ I just booked and recorded three recurring roles for a new animated series on PBS called ‘Word Girl.’ The producer of the show took an interest in me after hearing my reel because not only did it show my range, but it showed that I had a dark sense of humor as well! All kudos to you, mighty reel master - you're the greatest!”

— Jen Cohn,
William Morris Agency

“ A couple months after finishing my demo with Peter, I booked my first animation job, the movie, POKEMON 2000. Within a year’s time, I became the voice of Betty Boop, then did two nationals for Burlington Coat Factory. I am now a signed client with Special Artists Agency in Los Angeles.”

— Michelle Goguen,
Special Artists Agency

"I just wanted to shoot you another THANK YOU for the fantastic work you and your staff did on creating my reels. I didn't feel that I really expressed how much I appreciate everything you have helped me accomplish in the past couple of months. It was your talent, guidance and committment to teaching that basically turned a merely possible life path for me into a real and
tangible opportunity."

—  Becky Balsley
Promo Producer/Voice Over Artist

" Just as your work with my promo reel got me off to a great start and just as your PDR Demo got me in the door at Innovative, your workshop gave me an opportunity to shine in front of David - and I
followed up appropriately to close the deal. I'm very excited!"

— Kari Loya
Atlas Talent Agency

“ Peter has the natural instincts and industry knowledge to continue to be one of New York's finest voice-over coaches. I have already booked one of his students. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to enter this lucrative area or to others who need to brush up on their technique.”

— Michael Katz,
Personal Manager

“ Peter's coaching has helped me immeasurably. His wealth of knowledge alone is worthwhile, but his generous style of coaching, his meticulous attention to detail and his down-to-earth marketing advice has helped me jump-start my career. And to top it all off, I've gotten overwhelming response from agents and casting directors.”

— Maura Mahoney,
Voice-over Artist

“ I booked my first job right after finishing my reel. Luck and persistence helps get you in the door, Peter Rofe’s skills and products help make sure you stay in the room.”

— James Babbin,
Voice-over Artist

“ The old adage 'Knowledge is power' has never taken on a more personal meaning for me since I started training with Peter Rofé. You leave each session with a renewed sense of purpose and the feeling that there is no 'luck' involved when attaining work in this highly competitive industry.”

— Brian Van Flandern,
Voice Over Actor

“ I went to my first voice over audition through [Agent] Eileen Haves at Acme [Talent Agency] last Friday. It was for some non-union spots for HBO Family and... I booked it! And it's all thanks to you. If I hadn't had your coaching on how to read scripts and what to do at auditions, I probably wouldn't have booked the gig. Thank you, Peter!”

— Michal the Girl
Voice Over Actress

I'm loving the VO work...I have a little studio in my home and I've been doing some work for a few clients. I must tell you that you really are a fantastic teacher and I've used so much of what you've taught me.

— Tracey Buchholz
Voice Over Actress

"I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how much fun I had last Thursday working with You, Ryan and Mark. I have been totally stoked since we cut the reel, it has really been a great experience up to this point and I look forward to the finished product. You have been a great teacher and I look forward to learn and work with you in the future. "

— Teddy Mac
Voice Over Artist

"What a great team! Thanks again for my demo. It is just what I was looking for. I've already received some extremely positive feedback. Perfection has its price and you guys fit the bill!"

— Caitlin Maloney
Voice Over Announcer

“ It wasn't until I studied with Peter Rofé that I began to understand the mechanics of doing effective voice-over work. Since my private coaching sessions, I am now a signed client with Don Buchwald and Associates and I booked my first voice-over commercial for Citizen's Bank.”

— Rosa Curry,
Don Buchwald & Associates

 

 

 

 

 

 

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