Voice Over Success Formula

Mike Mortensen

Mike Mortensen has been at the fore front of “voice acting” from his early career as a character voice actor and executive in charge of production for national kids radio network “Radio Ahhhs,”  His successful voice acting seminars have provided hundreds of students valuable tools for success, from crafting their own voice and sound to cutting edge marketing to keep their name and voice top of mind. Most recently Mike was a senior executive with XM Satellite Radio where he was responsible for all commercial production.  In that capacity Mike auditioned, hired and directed hundreds of voice over talent for production that has aired nationwide.  His own voice has been heard on thousands of national and regional projects from commercial to narration to industrial documentaries.  When not behind the Mike or teaching the voice over success formula, Mike can be found on stage as a well reviewed actor, on the golf course and kayaking. Mike credits one of his passions, acting as being a valuable craft that he uses in crafting his natural sound in his voice work.    Mike shares his life with his bride to be Diane and their two cats  Punk’n and Boo.

Ted Kelly

Ted Kelly has been behind the mic and a senior executive for for some of the world’s largest media companies.  A major market air talent for CBS Radio, Ted was also the narrator for the ESPN’s Lighter Side of Sports.  His voice over and on camera clients include: National Geographic, RCA Records, Disney, Sports Illustrated, documentaries, industrial films, movie trailers, audio books, radio/TV imaging and top selling infomercials.  Ted is also recipient of an Emmy® Award Honor for Voice Work for a  CBS TV Sports promotion.  For the past 9 years Ted hosted digital radio’s longest running breakfast show on XM & WorldSpace Sat Radio and now via podcasts. His copywritng and character voices also won National Awards from Lincoln Mercury. Since 2005, Ted has been the creator and executive in charge of talent for the UPop Sessions @ Abbey Road presenting over 100 international music stars and 400 performances. His talent procurement and production includes: CBS Radio Networks hosting of the 1997 Superbowl Post Game Show,  major concert events for radio groups and MLB in New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC and the Vatican’s “Reconciliation Concert” in Israel schedule for May 2009.