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Techniques for the Voice Actor

By Abbe Holmes

If you follow trends, you’ll notice that we’re called ‘voice actors’, more often than not. I want to pass on some of the skills you’ll need to cut it as a voice actor, when you’re handed a scripts that needs you to perform.

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Tips for Building a Voiceover Career – 4

By Abbe Holmes

One of the fastest growing areas for work in voiceover is in the non-broadcast area, as once text-based websites move to include more audio and video online. Here are some guidelines to the techniques for working in this area.

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 Tips For Building a VoiceOver Career 3

By Abbe Holmes

Need to solve the problem of rollercoaster reading, and wondering where and how to place emphasis and inflection for any voiceover you do. Here are some techniques that will help.

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Success in Audio Book Narration

By Abbe Holmes

Many of those who seek me out for coaching in voiceover skills want to work in narration for audio books. I want to share some techniques for great story telling by looking at some of the most common mistakes made.

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Tips For Building A Voiceover Career 2

By Abbe Holmes

Interested in building a successful voiceover career? These 4 tips will help you understand the different approaches to take to different script styles.

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Tips For Building a Voiceover Career 1

By Abbe Holmes

One of the most important ingredients to building a successful voiceover career is ‘sounding authentic’. But how do you sound authentic, when you’re just pretending? Interesting question. Here are some tips that will help you make the grade.

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VoiceOver Techniques For Success

By Abbe Holmes

Knowing how to vary volume to create an engaging variety of reads is key to building your reputation as a versatile voice actor. Here are some tips that will help

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Voice Over Tricks of The Trade: Part 2

By Abbe Holmes

Tricks of the Voice Over Trade How to teach an old dog new tricks! You may have been in voice over for years and have successfully carved out a niche. You could be in “start-up mode” wondering where you’ll fit in. Or you might be booking voice over work and wondering how to add more.…

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Voice Over Mistakes

By Abbe Holmes

Could your Voice Over Mistakes be holding back your career? Booking a job is difficult enough these days, without making voice over mistakes that shoot your attempts down in flames. If you’re working in voice over, or want to, there are always things you can do, that will make enough of a subtle difference to…

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More Tips for Voice Actors

By Abbe Holmes

Converting a sometimes clumsily written voice over script, into a meaningful communication needs a solid understanding of the difference between word on the page and those we speak. Here’s some guidance!

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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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