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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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PLEASE NOTE: If you attempt to register for a event or class and receive a blank screen, loading wheel, or 404 error, please check for a confirmation email before trying again. You may also email hello@pronarrators.org for more assistance.

Spring 2025 courses

Streamline Your Audiobook Workflow with Pozotron

April 3 • FREE • 90 minutes

12:00pm ET (New York)
9:00am PT (Los Angeles)
5:00pm GMT (London)

Audiobook narrators—proofing and pickups don’t have to slow you down! Join Pozotron CEO, Adam Fritz, on April 3 at 12:00pm ET, 9:00 am PT, 5:00pm GMT for an exclusive webinar on how to save time and boost efficiency in your workflow.
Discover practical strategies and cutting-edge tools that help you spend less time editing and more time doing what you love—bringing stories to life!

With Adam Fritz


Masc/Femme Voice Development

April 16 • $75 • 2 hours • 30 people

3:00pm ET (New York)
12:00pm PT (Los Angeles)
8:00pm GMT (London)

In this class we will explore approaches to performing masc and femme voices, particularly when those identities diverge from our own embodied identity. We will look at pitch, resonance, oral posture, prosody and approaches to character, as well as identifying common pitfalls that hinder nuanced exploration of voices that aren’t part of our lived experience.

With Kat Littrell


Audition Script Analysis

April 22 • $75 • 2 hours • 30 people

4:00pm ET (New York)
1:00pm PT (Los Angeles)
9:00pm GMT (London)

This class will help you develop a specific and personal approach to text analysis in prepping for narration. We will work on techniques to discover and retain our alignment to the material, tone, pov, genre, subtext and character development.

With Shannon Parks


Publisher’s Perspective on Audiobook Narration with Aethon Books

April 29 • FREE • 1.5 hours •

12:00pm ET (New York)
9:00am PT (Los Angeles)
5:00pm GMT (London)

A discussion about how publishers, especially independent ones, view narration, from the costs upfront to performance down the line. Over the years at Aethon Books, in our growth to being one of the top ten best selling audio publishers on Audible while remaining completely independent, we have noticed certain aspects of audio publishing that many narrators could be better aware of.

With Rhett C. Bruno


Audiobook Demo Workshop with David Bendena

May 8 • $75/$40 to audit • 2.5 hours • 12 people

4:00pm ET (New York)
1:00pm PT (Los Angeles)
9:00pm GMT (London)

Select, perform, and polish audiobook demo material that will best demonstrates a narrators skills and shows producers & casting directors what they want to hear.

Our demo workshops are open to both PANA members and non-members, with non-members only having the option to audit. Auditors will not receive a replay of the workshop.

With David Bendena

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Narrator Accessibility: Tools and Strategies for Narrators with Disabilities

May 13 • Free • 90 minutes

2:00pm ET (New York)
11:00am PT (Los Angeles)
7:00pm GMT (London)

Join our panel of narrators to discuss tools and strategies that narrators with varying disabilities use to manage their workflow, and learn how you can incorporate some of these best practices into your own process to level up your own audiobook career.

With Morrison Ellis, Andrea Emmes, and Samuel Wilkins

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Audiobook Demo Workshop with Lisa Cahn

May 21 • $75/$40 to audit • 2.5 hours • 12 people

1:00pm ET (New York)
10:00am PT (Los Angeles)
6:00pm GMT (London)

Select, perform, and polish audiobook demo material that will best demonstrates a narrators skills and shows producers & casting directors what they want to hear.

Our demo workshops are open to both PANA members and non-members, with non-members only having the option to audit. Auditors will not receive a replay of the workshop.

With Lisa Cahn

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Audiobook Prep Techniques

May 27 • FREE/$30 for non-members • 90 minutes

4:00pm ET (New York)
1:00pm PT (Los Angeles)
9:00pm GMT (London)

Does the prep process of audiobooks excite you, or do you struggle with this part of narration? Maybe you need to establish your own process or want to improve the prep process you already have. Join us to learn how to make audiobook prep work for your creative process, why it makes a huge difference in the finished product, and how you could use your own passion for audiobook prep as a second source of income.

With Finlay Stevenson

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Strategies to Find Work, Maintain Balance, and Rebrand/Pivot for Established/Journeyperson Narrators

June 5 • FREE/$30 for non-members • 90 minutes

4:00pm ET (New York)
1:00pm PT (Los Angeles)
9:00pm GMT (London)

Tanya is going to dive into approaches on how to build a stable career with multiple income streams and stay sane in the process. We’ll talk about the current state of audiobook narration and the benefits of adding in ‘pivots’ to your career, sometimes small, sometimes large, while still staying connected to your career goals. Questions and discussion are welcome.

With Tanya Eby

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Attending Conferences & Conventions as a Narrator

June 18 • Free/$30 for non-members • 90 minutes

1:00pm ET (New York)
10:00am PT (Los Angeles)
6:00pm GMT (London)

Do you enjoy traveling for conferences and conventions as a narrator, or does the thought of networking in author and listener spaces make you nervous? Maybe you love to get out there and meet people, but you want to learn about budgeting time, finances, and energy to make it happen. Or maybe you have questions about the kinds of conferences you should attend. Our panel of seasoned and well-traveled narrators will touch on these topics and more in this free PANA webinar.

With Billie Fulford-Brown, Stephanie Németh-Parker and André Santana

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Genre-Specific Script Analysis & Performance: Science Fiction & Fantasy

June 24 • $75 • 2 hours • 30 people

12:00pm ET (New York)
9:00am PT (Los Angeles)
5:00pm GMT (London)

Every genre has a certain nuance, and narrators can elevate their performance with a better understanding of why listeners love these stories. Join us for a deep dive into science fiction and fantasy and improve your performance in these popular genres.

With Feodor Chin

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Curious about how a PANAcademy class goes? Check out our public webinar below with a sample class (and learn a bit about auditioning and scheduling in the process!)

PANAcademy: Audiobook Auditioning and Scheduling

Recorded March 13, 2025

Approaching an audition is a bit different than approaching an entire book. We will explore how to use your best asset – YOU! – to stand out among the pack. We will also discuss how to find your best workflow and plan your schedule.


2024 In Review

PANAcademy Courses

BIZ
Expectations for Beginning Narrators………….Ann Richardson, Christine Mascott, & Krystal Hammond
Choosing Impressive Audiobook Demos……………………………Tanya Eby

CRAFT
The Art of the Accent…………………………………………………………Kat Littrell
Out of Character: Prepping, Proofing, & Directing……………..Emily Pike Stewart
IPA: Overview, Symbols, Usage………………………………………..Lester Shane

TECH
Savvy Tech Choices for You, Your Space, & Your Budget…..Jess Escalona
Recording Yourself in Reaper……………………………………………Jen Blom

2023 In Review

PANAcademy Courses

BIZ
Accents: Cockney………………………… Robin Miles
Character Creation for Audiobooks……….. Chris Ciulla
Casting Your Audiobook…………………. Erin Moon
Feldenkrais Lessons………………… Suzanne Toren
Speech & Accent Toolbox…………….. Lester Shane

CRAFT
Audiobook Preparation…………………. Dawn Harvey
Headliner………………………………….. Emily Ellet
The Pomodoro Technique……….. Veronica Giguere
Financial Literacy………………. Wendi Miles-Boykin

TECH
Studio Tech Talk……………………….. Byron Wagner
Twisted Wave: Audiobook Post-Production…………. Jack de Golia
Prepping, Tuning and Pimping Out Your Home Studio….. Byron Wagner

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