Finding My Voice Through Chaos – Week 2 of My CVAP Journey

Week 2 of my journey in the Certified Voice Artist Program felt more alive—and more engaging in a way that made me want to participate, not just observe. We learned about the dubbing process during the morning session with Ms. Donnah Vee Abuyuan. It was interesting to see how much preparation goes into it—from character breakdowns and script translation to understanding the timing and symbols used in dubbing.

One of the highlights for me was the dubbing activity where we got to choose a character and try to dub a scene. I picked a character from Hidden Figures (Octavia Spencer), which was a bit challenging for me since I wasn’t familiar with the scene. On top of that, I had some internet issues, so it didn’t go as smoothly as I hoped—but it was still a valuable experience. It showed me that I still have a lot to improve, especially in adaptability and confidence.

This experience actually reminded me of the recent STOP workshop that I attended before joining CVAP. We got to experience dubbing in a professional recording booth. I remember feeling very overwhelmed inside the booth. I had to listen through headphones, watch the scene on a monitor, and follow the script and timing at the same time—and I struggled to keep up. I found it difficult to sync my lines properly, and I often ended up speaking too early or too late. With other participants watching and doing well, I felt pressured and unsure of myself.

Looking back, I realized that dubbing requires a level of coordination and focus that I’m still developing. It also made me understand that while I may find voice acting challenging, it doesn’t mean I don’t have a place in this field. It just means I need to discover where I fit best and continue improving at my own pace. Not every strength shows up the same way—and that’s something I’m slowly learning to accept.

In the afternoon session with Voice Pappy (Papa Lem), the energy shifted in a really good way. The discussion on voice development and marketing was both informative and entertaining. I learned about voice variety and how to build different character voices using a simple formula. It made me realize that my voice can be more flexible than I thought, I just need to explore it more.

Another important takeaway for me was how social media plays a role in promoting yourself as a voice artist. It’s not just about having the skill, but also about how you present and share it with others, and how consistently you engage with your audience to build recognition and trust.

What made this week different from Week 1 is that I felt more comfortable participating. I was still nervous at times, but I found myself enjoying the activities more, especially the interactive parts where we got to read scripts and engage with others.

Overall, Week 2 helped me see that voice acting can be both structured and creative at the same time. There’s a technical side that requires discipline, but there’s also freedom in how you express and experiment with your voice.

I’m still learning, still adjusting, and still building confidence—but I can say that I’m starting to enjoy the process more. And maybe that’s what it means to make noise worth hearing.