Dan Toohey Image“Among the host of graduates of John Burr’s training are some of the best narrators in the business, professional voices who can take a pallid script and spin it into spoken gold. His training methods can be rigorous, but the consequences for those who endure it provide entry into a pleasing, fulfilling career offering thousands of different opportunities for a well-trained voice.”

Dan Toohey
Potomac, MD






Click play below to hear an excerpt fron Dan's AUDIOBOOKS demo produced by John Burr.

 

 

Anne Flosnik“As a working voice artist with a roster of local, national and international clients, following a complete career change several years ago, I must credit John Burr with giving me the tools to make this all possible. He is a highly effective teacher, capable of imparting his many years of experience to his students. I consider myself blessed to have found and benefited from his teaching, which was life changing for me. My lessons with him combined to make the single most effective investment I have ever made in myself.”

Anne Flosnik - (voice of over 350 audiobooks and over 150 commercials and narrations)
Nokesville, VA





Click play below to hear an excerpt fron Anne's NARRATION/DIALECTS demo produced by John Burr.

 

 

 Bob Armfield“John Burr and his teachings are terrific. Beginning with elementary school, most of us are taught to read aloud incorrectly, as I quickly learned. John taught me to interpret copy in a whole new way. Studying with him made me a significantly improved voice actor.”


Bob Armfield

Washington, DC





Click play below to hear an excerpt fron Bob's PROMOS demo produced by John Burr.

 

 

Anne Hall“John’s instruction and encouragement gave me a great start in the voiceover business. I really appreciate the understanding he gave me through his experienced direction and candid recognition of my strengths and weaknesses. My work with him put me on a solid footing to venture into the world of voiceovers.”

Anne Hall
McLean, VA
Two-time winner of ITVA Washington, DC Peer Award for best female voiceover talent.






Click play below to hear an excerpt fron Anne's POLITICALS demo produced by John Burr.

 

 

Bill Bremmer"Working with John Burr has been the best thing I’ve done for my voiceover career. Not only is John a gifted coach who knows how to inspire just the right reading of a phrase, he’s also an excellent producer, writer, and marketer. John’s motivation was instrumental in launching me into the voiceover world, and he has continued to encourage me ever since. He is the ultimate professional.”

Bill Bremmer
Fairfax, VA






Click play below to hear an excerpt fron Bill's NARRATIONS demo produced by John Burr.

 

 

Ilene Russell“John Burr is an outstanding teacher, awesome coach, and highly regarded mentor. His wisdom, knowledge, experience and years of dedication and commitment to the highest standards of excellence are reflected in his voiceover instruction and audio production.

The first-class demo he produced for me expertly showcases my talent and versatility.

Now, inspired and motivated, with a strong foundation intact, my talent, skills, and confidence maximized, I am well equipped for a successful career as a sought after voiceover professional in a competitive marketplace.”

Ilene Russell
Clarksburg, MD



Click play below to hear an excerpt fron Ilene's PROMOS demo produced by John Burr.

 

 

Reynolds Young“John Burr is the consummate professional…forever demanding the same level of excellence from his students that he asks of himself. As a result, he produces superb voice talent for today’s market. I am more than fortunate to have had him as my instructor.”


Reynolds Young

Arlington, VA






Click play below to hear an excerpt fron Reynolds' SPOTS demo produced by John Burr.

 

 Marie Council“My training with John Burr has been a phenomenal experience. Thanks to his patience and ability to teach, I have developed into a confident voiceover talent that delivers with ease. I have been very successful in obtaining work from the demo he produced and from his marketing assistance.”


Marie Council

Upper Marlboro, MD






Click play below to hear an excerpt fron Mari'e's SPOTS demo produced by John Burr.

 


Steve Yachymczyk“From the first lesson to the completion of my demo CD, it was obvious that John Burr was committed to my success as a voice actor. John is a true professional, and a first-class instructor and mentor.
Thank you, John!”

Steve Yachymczyk
Sarasota, FL








Click play below to hear an excerpt fron Steve's CHARACTERS/ACCENTS demo produced by John Burr.

 


Deborah Stanek Reast“John promotes the idea of excellence in all of his students. His knowledge of the English language and the ability to convey the necessary voice talent skills, both vocal and grammatical, are incomparable. John’s comfortable, yet highly professional coaching methods are effective in helping his students gain the required knowledge and skill necessary to work in this business. John also creates high quality demos and commercial spots in his onsite production studios. As one of his successful students, I am thankful that I found John Burr and continue to have his experience and talent available to me.”

Deborah Stanek Reast
Hatfield, PA





Click play below to hear an excerpt fron Deborah's NARRATIONS demo produced by John Burr.