What clients are saying...
Kim Strauss
If you want to work in this business, you must start with THE BEST demo you can possibly put together.
Chuck Duran is always my only recommendation whenever anyone asks where to get a great demo done. He has produced top notch demos for me for more years than I care to admit, and I would never even think of going anywhere else.
Chuck's ability to capture and showcase my range of talents in less than two minutes is flat out stellar. I am represented across the nation by the best agents and managers in the business, and there is no doubt in my mind that the demos Chuck produced for me absolutely helped make that happen.
Fast, professional, fun, always positive, a joy to work with and talented beyond words, (and I'm not even sleeping with him), Chuck is hands down the best demo producer in the business. If you want your demos to rock, you'd be crazy to go anywhere else!
Virgilio Davis
Genuine is the word that comes to mind when describing Chuck Duran and his work. This talented young man's, ethics and professional product go indescribably beyond measure. A close friend recommended Chuck Duran to me and I was told that he was the best in all of Los Angeles, and he is.
My session was inviting, jovial and a sheer joy. Chuck takes the initiative to know his clients, fully, prior to a session and engages in fervent study of their strengths, celebrating them in their final recording product. When searching for an agent, not only does he actively pursue the best matches possible but also monitors and follows up with each of his client's progress.
I found that Chuck's stellar reputation superseded him, landing me with one of the Top 10 talent agencies in Hollywood. He is respected among his contemporaries in the entertainment industry and I am thankful that I met and recorded with Chuck Duran. I owe the success of my career in Hollywood to him.
Ron Henry
Hi Chuck, I have to express my gratitude for the work you did with me on my demo. Your personal attention and dedication was unending. I had specific goals and reasons for recording with you.
From the first day we spoke, your honesty, your demeanor, and your knowledge of the industry showed far above all the other Voiceover demo producers I had called. With you I felt that you didn't just want to make a demo for the money, but that you wanted to make a demo that would represent your business and your success as well.
We were able to record a demo that I was proud of and that really got some attention. And thanks to your encouragement and you're amazing work, I signed with a top V.O. agency today! That's what a "ROCKIN' DEMO" is supposed to do!
Thanks Chuck!
Stacey J. Aswad
When I moved to LA, I asked around for recommendations for demo producers. Everyone told me, "Beware of those $700 demos that someone records for you in their "bedroom closet home studio." It'll end up costing you way more money to fix it before an agent will give you the time of day. Don't waste your time and money, just call Chuck Duran. He is the best demo producer in the business."
I still did my due diligence and called a few other people but they did not impress me at all. I knew the first time I talked with Chuck on the phone, he was the one!
What makes him so great? Chuck takes the time in the initial meeting to get to know you and your personality. He chooses material that is current, cutting edge and custom tailored for you.
He is incredibly professional and personable and makes your recording session fun. His follow-up is truly exceptional. Chuck guides you through the entire process of submitting to agents, and his advice and tips absolutely work.
With his help, I submitted to the best agents and got several meetings. Every agent I met with said my demo was produced perfectly, really showcased my vocal abilities and was exactly what they wanted to hear. I signed with a top VO agency, and starting getting work right away.
This year alone, I have booked fifteen McDonald's commercials. Woohoo!!! I think the things that impress me the most about Chuck are that he's a gifted, creative and patient director who helps you deliver your very best read.
He also produces hundreds of real commercials and knows the business inside and out. I have Chuck Duran to thank for helping me get started in the voiceover business, he is a gem.
David Quane
My demo was the best I've ever heard my voice. All of my agents called me one by one to say that it was one of the best demos they've ever heard. My manager called to say he can't stop listening to it.
And I told everybody the same thing, "Chuck Duran".
For people who are new to the voice over industry, you create a very comfortable working environment. In all honesty you're a good guy and a consummate professional so this comfort ability that your clients get really shows through in their demo.
I remember you saying, "Everything that we'll be doing to cut your demo will be no different than recording a voice over in the real world" and this is absolutely true. From interpreting copy to taking your direction to technique inside the booth. I personally left our session with a much better understanding of what casting directors seek from a voice over industry professional. I really enjoyed our time working together and look forward to recording our next one.
Thanks Chuck!
Griffin Burns
The thing about Chuck Duran that sets him apart, aside from being a really cool, down to earth guy, is that he delivers exactly what he says he'll deliver - personalized scripts that are both unique and cutting edge, top notch direction while you're in the booth, and most important, a demo that is so freakin' awesome you'll have listened to it 100 times by the time you're home from the last session.
And here's the kicker…after mailing out my demos on the 13th of May I got a call on the 17th from one of LA's top agents asking me to come in for an interview. Within a few days I was already out auditioning.
If you want results, you'll want to work with Chuck Duran.
