Should I be looking for "In Studio" coaching?
Very beneficial. Professional voice talent will always work in the pro studios, so if all your coaching takes place in a formal studio environment, all the better.
The problem is, this is not always the case, as studio time is very expensive. If you signed up with a school that coaches in a professional studio, then you will be paying through the nose for that course in addition to being in a class environment - no "one on one" here.
When I critique, I always insist on the In-Studio session for a couple of reasons. First, when you walk into the studio for your first session, you don't want any surprises - you should look and act totally comfortable. Second, there are certain tricks and protocols that you need to know prior to going into a professional voice talent recording session, to ensure a smooth recording and repeat business.
Overall, it's the "in studio" experience that really hones your skill as a voice artist. You work with the nicest mics and other equipment and you sit behind the glass listening to your direction through your headphones. It's that kind of isolation that a person has to get used to. It's the sense of being totally alone with your voice - and someone in your headphones who is critical with everything you do with your voice.
It's difficult to explain here, but suffice to say that the experience is unique and one that you will encounter time and time again as you work in the field as a professional voice talent. That's why I insist on the in-studio experience with all my students.
