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Voice Acting Techniques The Pros Use

By Abbe Holmes

Ever wondered how to perfect your Voice Over reads? Here are two little rules for the voice actor that make all the difference! The Voice Over pro’s all do it brilliantly – and that’s what makes them pro’s. Know what they do? They understand how to convert written word into spoken word and make it…

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Interview with a Voice Pro – Debby Barnes

By Abbe Holmes

I want to introduce you to Debby Barnes, voice over artist. Debby and I have been chatting via social media for a while. Her energy and passion for voice over caught my attention! That, and the fact that Debby fits the new mould of voice actors – that is those who live and work in…

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Voice Acting Techniques That Work

By Abbe Holmes

Some voice over scripts are written in a very stylised way. Understanding how to really connect with your audience can be challenging. Here’s a technique to help you

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Managing a Successful Voice Over Career 4

By Abbe Holmes

Voice Over Marketing For some working in voice over, even the word ‘marketing’ is scary.  But don’t worry. You don’t need a marketing degree to think up, learn about and use some really canny marketing tricks to make sure your talents are known about by the right people. I know this for a fact. Many…

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Australian Actor Kate McLennan Talks Animation

By Abbe Holmes

Every voice actor I know would love to work in animation. Not a lot of animation is created in Australia, but there are some great producers making top-shelf stuff. I talked to one actor who just fell into it. Here’s her story!

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Managing Your Voice Over Career – 3

By Abbe Holmes

Managing your own Voice Over career (regardless of whether you’ve got an agent or not) means that you have to target your demos to specific clients, know who’s looking for your voice over talents and be easily found.

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Interview with a Voice Pro – Nicola Redman

By Abbe Holmes

I’d like to introduce you to Nicola Redman, a Northern Irish voice over artist. Now while I haven’t met Nicola “in real life” (yet!) I chat with her on social media regularly. I love how the voice over industry is developing globally and how we can all support and learn from each other – regardless…

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Managing a Successful Voice Over Career 2

By Abbe Holmes

Sometimes voice over artists will have an agent while some work freelance without representation.

The truth is, you don’t have to have an agent to get mainstream voiceover work in most places.

But I do know there are some high-end sound studios in capital cities, who will only deal with agents.

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Managing a Successful Voice Over Career 1

By Abbe Holmes

Insider tips on how to get a voice over agent and why your voice over career can benefit from having one.

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Stuff You Need To Do To Become a Voice Actor

By Abbe Holmes

Waiting for work as a voice actor? Here’s the stuff you need to do that will help you build a profitable and sustainable voice over career.

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Testimonials

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Justine Puy

Working with Abbe was such a privilege and what I gained in confidence, I owe to her valuable knowledge of the voice and the industry. I contacted Abbe to produce a new demo and to broaden my skills and abilities. I had such a ball making my demo and Abbe was able to draw out the best in me. She has an incredible ability and sensitivity when it comes to helping create the perfect atmosphere for your reads. If you are looking for some coaching then look no further ‘cos Abbe is the lady you have been looking for.

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Jessica Clarke

Working with Abbe was the best thing I could have done to kick-start my voice over career. The most skilled and experienced voice over artist in the country, she’s also a wonderful, passionate teacher who genuinely cares about her students’ progress. I made my demo with Abbe and was accepted by Australia’s leading voice over agency, EM Voices.  I can’t recommend her highly enough – you won’t find a teacher with more expertise in the world of voice over than Abbe. She’s the greatest.

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Fiona Reed

Crime Scene Investigator and Voiceover Artist

I finally ‘got it’ when I did Abbe Holmes’ voice over course. Using the techniques I learnt from Abbe, I am now getting work which is a dream come true for me. The feedback I’ve been getting is great and I’m feeling more and more confident and proud of my work. I would highly recommend Abbe to anyone who is serious about getting into voice over.

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Adam Cook

Head of Acting, Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage and Screen) Actors Centre Australia

 

Abbe Holmes is a sensational teacher in the art of the voice over.  

In her classes she keeps the focus practical and specific to the challenges and techniques of voice over, providing priceless guidance and advice. Year after year our students come away from her classes with vital and impressive marketable skills.

I highly recommend her to anyone interested in exploring this exciting and highly competitive aspect of our industry.

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Rosie Traynor

Voice Over Artist

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Abbe as a personal voice coach. It was a fabulous experience! You’re in safe hands with Abbe. With so much experience in the voice over business, Abbe generously shares her wealth of knowledge. She instinctively knows how to get the best possible performance and is relentless in her pursuit of the perfect read. She is great at communicating what’s required and tailors the training to meet each individual’s needs.

A sound investment. Two thumbs up!

Alyson Standen

Professional VoiceOver Artist Sydney EMVoices

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Working with Abbe is a dream. She is an exceptional voiceover coach with decades of experience. Abbe will help you elevate your skills whether you’re starting out or already working as a seasoned professional. I always go to Abbe before I re-cut my voice demo. Her input and direction is invaluable. Thanks Abbe. See you next year!

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Maurice Wan

Voice Artist Singer Actor

Abbe’s been central to the growth of my professional voiceover career since I approached her in 2017 for coaching. I was a blank canvas, with zero idea of the world of voiceover.  She’s a role model who not only guided me on effective performative and strategic elements but also taught me to understand and hone my own branding and how to stay relevant. She’s an oracle within the VO community and has been actively engaged in the evolving industry landscape for decades, generously sharing her wealth of knowledge. Highly recommended is an understatement.

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Philip Hayden

Philip Hayden - Director of Howard Fine Acting Studio: Australia

Abbe Holmes is the best at what she does!  We've engaged with Abbe for years and she never fails to deliver an extremely exciting part of our program. Her passion and years of experience mean she provides both excellent technique training and up-to-date industry insights. 
Highly recommended!

Ben Geurens

Actor/Voice Artist

Abbe Holmes is such a brilliant voice over coach and a total pro. Her expert feedback and tailored training helped me unlock new vocal and mic techniques and, being a great actor, she really helped me to connect with the material. I couldn’t ask for a better mentor in this industry.

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