Finding Confidence and Community: Marlon James Dulnuan’s CVAP Journey
Marlon James Dulnuan, popularly known as D’James Voice, shares his transformative experience with the Certified Voice Artist Program (CVAP), also known as SIVA, under the guidance of Voice Master Pocholo de Leon Gonzales. In his testimonial, he highlights the personal growth, skill development, and community he gained through the program. Marlon highly recommends SIVA to anyone seeking to enhance their voice acting abilities or find a supportive community within the industry. He emphasizes that the program is not only about technical skill but also about personal development, networking, and discovering one’s passion for voice artistry. Those interested can explore more about the program at Initially, Marlon experienced hesitation and uncertainty about joining the program. However, completing CVAP led to a significant positive transformation. He gained confidence in his abilities, learned to embrace challenges, and developed a stronger sense of responsibility and commitment—qualities that extend beyond voice acting into everyday life. Marlon highlights the accommodating and generous speakers, who shared their knowledge and experiences from day one through day four. Their guidance provided practical insights into the voice industry while also inspiring participants to strive for excellence. Complementing the speakers were the energetic and humorous hosts, whose lively presence created an engaging and motivating learning environment throughout the program. One of the most impactful aspects of CVAP for Marlon was the sense of community. Through group assignments and interactive sessions, he connected with fellow participants, forming a supportive “family” united by shared passion for voice artistry. The experience taught him the importance of asking questions, staying responsible, and making sacrifices to grow both personally and professionally.
For Marlon, CVAP is more than a training program—it is a platform for self-discovery, skill-building, and community engagement. His journey underscores how the program not only nurtures voice talent but also cultivates confidence, discipline, and meaningful connections in the voice acting world.