PANAcademy
What is PANAcademy?
PANAcademy offers continuing education courses for narrators at subsidized rates. These member-exclusive classes are offered by industry professionals and change with the needs of our members.
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Accents in Audiobooks: Authenticity, Subtlety, and Respect with Steve Corona
Thursday, September 17th • FREE • 1.5 hours
Non-members – $30
9:00 am PDT (Los Angeles)
12:00 pm EDT (New York)
5:00 pm BST (London)
How can narrators perform multiple accents for audiobooks with authenticity and respect, while applying an appropriate level of subtlety? Find out in this webinar!
PANA members need to log into their account on the website in order to RSVP for the event.
Audiobook Demo Workshop with Amy Rubinate of Mosaic Audio
Thursday, October 8th • $75 • 2.5 hours
Audit (members only) – $40
4:00 pm PDT (Los Angeles)
7:00 pm EDT (New York)
12:00 am BST (London)
PANAcademy welcomes Amy Rubinate for our first Fall demo workshop. Participants will select, perform, and receive feedback on audiobook demos in a small group setting, and a select number of auditor seats are available for those who want to watch and learn from their PANA colleagues. Take the opportunity to polish your samples for your website or try out a demo in a new-to-you genre and get real-time feedback from an industry pro.
PANA members need to log into their account on the website in order to RSVP for the event.
Audiobook Direction with Tavia Gilbert of Talkbox Productions
Thursday, October 22nd • FREE • 1.5 hours
Non-members – $30
12:30 pm PDT (Los Angeles)
3:30 pm EDT (New York)
8:30 pm BST (London)
While not every audiobook narrator may have the opportunity to work with a director during a project, narrators can benefit from skillsets and insights that directors use to improve their performances and workflow. Join narrator and director Tavia Gilbert to explore this side of the audiobook industry and see what you can incorporate into your day-to-day narrator experience.
PANA members need to log into their account on the website in order to RSVP for the event.
Social Media Q&A Panel with Dominique Franceschi, Jess Moran, and Kelsey Navarro Foster
Thursday, November 5th • FREE • 1.5 hours
Non-members – $30
10:00 am PT (Los Angeles)
1:00 pm ET (New York)
6:00 pm GMT (London)
After several webinars, classes, and PANAcon panels devoted to social media, we know that our PANA members have more questions. Join Dominique, Jess, and Kelsey for an open, honest, and enlightening Q&A session to help you plan your posts and make your socials sizzle without feeling weary or overwhelmed.
PANA members need to log into their account on the website in order to RSVP for the event.
Audiobook Demo Workshop: The Nonfiction Special with Grover Gardner of Blackstone Publishing
Thursday, November 12th • $75 • 1.5 hours
Audit Only – $40
9:00 pam PT (Los Angeles)
12:00 pm ET (New York)
5:00 pm GMT (London)
PANAcademy welcomes Grover Gardner for our final demo workshop of 2026. Participants will select, perform, and receive feedback on nonfiction audiobook demos in a small group setting, and a select number of auditor seats are available for those who want to watch and learn from their PANA colleagues. Take the opportunity to polish your samples for your website or try out a demo and get real-time feedback from an industry pro.
Only participants will be able to perform. Please make sure you purchase the correct ticket.
PANA members need to log into their account on the website in order to RSVP for the event.