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Techniques To Rocket Your Voice Acting Skills

By Abbe Holmes

We all love the idea of voicing character scripts. But it’s not just about the voice. There are several layers that need to be understood. So, here’s the process I use to make sure everything’s covered.

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Tips For Editing from your Home Recording Studio

By Abbe Holmes

The frequency of Voice Actor’s working from a Home Recording Studio is set to grow. Here are some tips to help you become more efficient!

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Voice Over Checklist 2014

By Abbe Holmes

Making sure you’re packaged correctly and have a plan for your marketing is crucial if you want success. Here’s a little check list to work through to make sure you’re ready for another year of following your dream to a successful career in voice over.

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Studio Techniques for Voice Over Actors

By Abbe Holmes

Handling the technical aspect of working in the studio can be daunting. I’m going to tell you about 3 incredibly important things to nail!

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An Aussie Voice Actor in LA!

By Abbe Holmes

LA based Thomas Bromhead answers some questions on what life’s like for an Aussie voice actor in the US!

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Techniques to Rocket your Voice Over Skills

By Abbe Holmes

Here are some great techniques for increasing your voice over skills by understanding how punctuation works in ‘spoken word’

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How To Become A Voice Actor 8

By Abbe Holmes

Knowing who your ad is directed towards will always mean your reads are more connected. Let me show you how to work it out!

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How To Become A Voice Actor 7

By Abbe Holmes

If you think you have the voice for Corporate voice over style, you need to have a demo that says you can do it. You’ll never be considered for the work unless you have some good samples of you actually doing this style.

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How To Become A Voice Actor 6

By Abbe Holmes

Your job as a voice actor is to find the words in the script that tell the story. I call it finding the ‘story thread’. How you choose to do that, is what makes a voice actor unique. Here are some techniques!

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How To Become A Voice Actor 5

By Abbe Holmes

It can take some time for you to break into voiceover. Here’s what to do while you’re waiting!

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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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