I spent an amazing day Saturday at Pat Fraley’s American Master’s Voice Over Event at Buzzy’s Famous Recording Studio in Hollywood. 
Bobbin with Pat Fraley
Ed Asner was originally going to join Pat and work with the group of 10, but had emergency surgery on Friday. Obviously Ed was unavailable to teach. Instead, Pat brought in one of his mentors: advertising legend, Chuck Blore.
After being coached and directed byMaster Advertising Craftsman Chuck Blore, I can now say I’ve been “BLORED”.
Chuck Blore is this dynamic ball of energy that pulls no punches, and got some of the best out of me. It was already there, but I had to cut to the heart and let it flow, so to speak.
I was cajoled, poked, prodded and he was literally in my face, holding my hands and throwing away the script. All while getting to the TRUTH, the reality of the writer’s intent. I
Thanks to Pat Fraley for this photo while “flogging” me and my partner Josh Crootch from LA.
Pat later admitted that Chuck has done the same to him during prior sessions together! Chuck Blore is this dynamic ball of energy that pulls no punches, and got some of the best stuff out of me. It was already there, but I had to cut to the heart and let it flow, so to speak.
During the lecture part of the afternoon, Pat referred to hanging out with Chuck (HIS mentor) akin to hanging out
and goofing off with your 9 year old friend in the attic on a rainy day.
Chuck Blore -The Coach at Work
It was an amazing 9 hours for 10 students who came from near and far. One student had come from Florida! I went home feeling really good about what I do, where I’m at in my capabilities, and knowing exactly what I need to do to stay the journey.
It was great seeing Pat and his assistant, Jennie again. (last time was the VOICE conference) Having the opportunity to study with Pat was amazing.
Andy-Our Audio Engineer Jennie (Pat’s Assistant) and me
I am going to be mentally processing this learning experience for a long time. There was so much to it, I will most probably add more thoughts throughout the week.
Bobbin and Pat and Chuck, Oh my!
Among the folks who attended Pat Fraley’s weekend voiceover workshop in LA a few days ago was my friend Bobbin Beam. She has notes and photos from the event on her blog, which featured the teaching of not only Pat Fraley but the legendary Chuck B…