Reviews
Academy Voices reviews
What narrators and authors say about working with us, in their own words.
4.6
Trustpilot · 21 reviews
5.0
Google · 10 reviews
888
audiobooks published since 2023, every one performed by a real narrator
What authors say
Authors who made their audiobook with us
What narrators say
Narrators who record for us
★★★★★
“My favorite thing about the site is ALL. OF. IT. … The website navigation top tier, the support is second to none and the narrator tools are cooler than a polar bears toenails! Seriously, if you haven’t signed up, you’re making your day-to-day more difficult than it has to be. The site is growing every day!”
★★★★★
“I’ve been with Academy Voices for about a year now and I will be FOREVER thankful to the entire crew there! Academy Voices basically launched my audiobook narration career. The new, updated website is so convenient and easy to use, whether you’re an author or a narrator (or both)!”
★★★★★
“I found everyone on the site, staff and members, to be a community that works together and is genuinely interested in each members success. … I started out knowing nothing about the business, but in the last two weeks, thanks to the help from everyone at Academy Voices, I’m currently recording 3 short stories and have two books waiting.”
★★★★★
“The new site is a big upgrade from the previous site. Setting up profiles, adding demos & other info is easy & intuitive … and having everything in one place is so convenient. The filtering options will be very easy for authors to use & find their perfect narrator.”
★★★★★
“The AV team have been a fantastic professional resource to myself & countless other narrators, providing practical coaching, training, and paid opportunities. I’ve made clear professional growth since joining their helpful community.”
★★★★★
“I have been with Academy Voices for about a year and a half. It is very inspiring to see Academy Voices grow at the rate that it is going.”
★★★★★
“The depth of the information and skills available to a new or seasoned narrator that wants to hone their skills is unmatched to my knowledge.”
★★★★★
“Throughout the set up process, i was getting emails from this fellow named Anthony, helping out where I was going awry. Questions and issues were answered quickly and in some instances proactively. NOW, after that process I am submitting auditions and ready to go!”
★★★★★
“Joining Academy Voices has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my voice-over and narration business. … There simply isn’t another platform that brings together so many useful tools and actual paid narration work in one place.”
★★★★★
“Academy Voices has been a game-changer for me in my career as an audiobook narrator! … Real people on the other end, excellent support, all real human voices … authors, skip ACX and bring your books to life with Academy Voices!”
★★★★★
“Compared to ACX I have found Academy Voices to be much friendlier to start out on. It’s easy to get ahold of someone for help if you need it and the response time is unparalleled. … Academy voices vets all of their people.”
★★★★★
“I’ve been cast for 14 of their productions. … They’ve been very supportive of my efforts, and very flexible in our dealings. I’m delighted to recommend them to authors and narrators alike.”
★★★★★
“Anthony has always run the organization professionally, and with the addition of the new website, which is polished and extremely utilitarian, I really believe this is the place to be if you’re an author or narrator. It is a night and day experience from ACX.”
★★★★★
“The audition selections available are numerous and varied, including classics and public domain material as well current. … The support and communication is outstanding - fast and helpful.”
★★★★★
“Anthony, Gabby and Angela are growing the relationships with authors and narrators, and the backend systems to support them, that are unmatched in this narrator’s experience.”
★★★★★
“Working with Academy Voices has given me the opportunity to explore narrating science fiction, children’s books, satire, and historical fiction & non-fiction. The staff is very supportive. … I am a better narrator for participating.”
★★★★★
“Any issues/questions I’ve had have been answered in a timely fashion and I’ve been able to grow as a voiceover/narrator. … It really gives the listeners a true ‘storied’ experience.”
★★★★★
“Academy Voices is the superior audiobook production and publishing hub. … The leadership team makes this the place more and more authors are turning to.”
★★★★★
“I’ve narrated 3 audiobooks for them and it’s been an excellent experience. They’re responsive and constantly improving their set up.”
★★★★★
“Academy voices provides amazing opportunities for up-and-coming narrators to get their foot in the door.”
★★★★★
“GREAT Customer Service. Questions answered quickly. Wide variety of auditions available by well known authors.”
★★★★★
“Academy Voices are friendly and personable. There are a lot of books available to audition for. … I have narrated four books with them so far and it has been a positive experience.”
★★★★★
“I have enjoyed narrating numerous books for Academy Voices, and appreciate how well I am represented by them.”
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Checking us out?
Is Academy Voices legit?
Fair question. Here are the plain answers.
- Who runs Academy Voices?
- Anthony Pica, a working voice actor and audiobook narrator, through Anthony Pica Productions, LLC in Gloucester, Virginia. A small team helps him: Gabby runs casting and Angela runs publishing.
- How long have you been publishing audiobooks?
- Since 2023. We've published 888 audiobooks, sold on nearly 50 retailers, libraries and streaming services, including Audible, Apple Books and Spotify, and in our own store.
- Who are your narrators?
- Real people, every one. Anthony reviews and approves every narrator's profile and demos before they can be cast, and every narrator signs our Certified Human Voice™ promise. You can hear them on our roster.
- Do I own my audiobook?
- Yes. If you're an author, the audiobook is yours whichever way you pay. You approve a 15-minute sample before the full recording, and you approve the finished audiobook before it's published.
- Can I talk to a real person?
- Yes. Send us a message and Anthony or the team will write back, usually the same day.
For authors
Why authors choose us
- Posting your book is free, and real narrators audition for it
- You pick the voice and approve a 15-minute sample first
- Pay per finished hour, or share royalties instead
- Pay your narrator over time if you like
- Sold on nearly 50 retailers and libraries, plus our own store
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