BLOG

Secrets to Mastering Voicever Technique

By Abbe Holmes

Voiceover is all about creating brilliant reads that sound completely natural and real. If you’re going to connect with a listening audience, there are some things you’ll need to perfect. Let’s begin with transparency.

Read More...

Making A Voice Over Demo

By Abbe Holmes

In voice over, you get work from your demo. That’s why it has to be so perfect. If your demo isn’t up to standard, it’ll just get tossed in the bin. Here are some tips to make sure you create one that will get you work.

Read More...

The Business of Being A Voiceover Artist

By Abbe Holmes

Being a successful voiceover artist isn’t just down to being a great voice performer with a top class voiceover demo. One of the most important factors governing your success is how well you understand the business of voiceover. So here are three simple ways of making sure you’re ready to do business.

Read More...

Being A Voiceover Artist – The Act

By Abbe Holmes

You don’t have to be a trained actor…but you still need to perform!

Many voiceover artists are not trained actors and many have never performed at all. There is absolutely no need to be professionally trained. Voiceover relies more on a set of natural abilities that are well informed, than intensive performance training.

Read More...

Marketing Yourself as a Voiceover Artist

By Abbe Holmes

If the thought of ‘marketing’ your voice over talents causes you to break into a sweat, relax. Help is at had! But the truth is, voice over marketing isn’t really that hard. You just need a good demo, a list of local studios and a really good understanding of what you do best.

Read More...

Techniques for Voiceover Success

By Abbe Holmes

It’s true that being a great ‘sight reader’ is one of the most important skills a voiceover artist can have, but how many of you, when faced with something you’ve never read before, struggle to have it make sense on the first reading? Read on for some simple techniques that’ll help you perfect your sight reads.

Read More...

Your new Voice Demo's out…but no one’s calling!

By Abbe Holmes

Is this you? You’ve sent your demo to everyone you can think of, studios, radio stations and producers…and you’ve had little or no response. What now!

Read More...

Good Ads, Bad Ads

By Abbe Holmes

As a voice artist, you will have been faced with your share of both. Understanding the process the script goes through before you see it will help you turn a bad ad into a good ad and a good ad into a great ad.

Read More...

Philip Webster from Risk Talks Voices

By Abbe Holmes

Philip Webster is one of our most respected voice over producers. Find out what he looks for in a voice over artist, how he likes to work, and why he’s considered a Legend by so many!

Read More...

The Five 'Worst Things' You Can Do To Your Voice

By Abbe Holmes

If you want to make sure you’re always in top shape to read or perform a voice over script, then make sure you read these no-no’s!

Read More...

Testimonials

Jessica-Clarke-683x1024

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.

Justine-web-150x150

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.

fiona-reed

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.

Kyle-Tidd-cropped-2-150x150

Kyle Kidd

Abbe has excellent attention to detail, focusing on every little aspect of the craft until it becomes second nature. Her personality throughout her coaching is warm, uplifting, not to mention inspirational. Her experience in the industry itself shows within each and every session, giving you the confidence to achieve your best in the booth. Throughout my demo making process Abbe chose the strongest pieces and created something that has gained attention from other studios. I can’t think of anybody else who I’d rather work with to improve my craft and help advance my voice over career.

LR_32702-150x150

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!

cameron-bate

Cameron Bate

If it wasn’t for Abbe I would still be stuck in my bedroom yelling into my Mic, trying to impersonate the latest Harvey Norman Ad. Her insight and wisdom has helped me improve my skills and boosted my confidence in the booth, identified problem patterns and gave me a set of tools to help me trouble shoot any tricky moments that might arise.

The ‘One Dayer’ sessions are a must for any serious voice over student. The pennies keep on dropping and advice is always only a phone call away.

Abbe is a great mentor and has helped my dream come true.

Adam Cook headshot

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.

Free Audio Program

Register for our monthly newsletter full of insider tips... and receive a FREE downloadable audio program 'The Ten Most Asked Questions About Voice Over...Answered'

Please enter your name.
Please enter a valid email address.
Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again.

Share in your network