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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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Voice Over Tricks of the Trade: Part 1

By Abbe Holmes

Love Voice Over and want to know two tricks of the trade? If you focus on developing script know how and believability, your voice over career will really take off! Working in voice over has to come high on the list of ‘best jobs in the world’. In my long career, I’ve often pinched myself…

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Voice Over Story Telling Skills You Must Have

By Abbe Holmes

Every Voice Over script has a story to tell. And if you want regular work as a voice actor, you must keep developing your story telling skills. If you’re a regular reader of my blogs, you’ll know there are many different scripts, written in different styles. But the one thing all voice over scripts have…

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How To Create A Successful Voice Over Career

By Abbe Holmes

If you’re working as a voice actor and loving it, then there’s one thing you’ll know about and that’s how much dedication, tenacity and good planning it takes to get there. So I want to talk about three different areas of voiceover and what you need to be doing regularly, to make sure you’re ready to do the work when it appears for you.

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Getting Voice Over Demos to Work For You

By Abbe Holmes

Your Voiceover Demos are the key to your success. That’s why you need to know how to choose content that will help you get booked!

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How To Develop Your Ear For Voiceover

By Abbe Holmes

If you’ve ever listened to your work and thought, “something’s just not quite right”, you’re not alone. It takes skill to convert the language in scripts. So here are some things you need to know that will turn, ‘not quite right’ into, ‘I like that’!

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Voice Over Script Style Tips

By Abbe Holmes

All voiceover scripts inform us of something but sometimes scripts are full of information and information-loaded scripts can be some of the most challenging to voice. But here are some techniques I use for getting through information-loaded scripts.

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Voice Over – The times they are a changin’!

By Abbe Holmes

The landscape of voiceover is changing. There’s a lot of talk about how, and not everyone’s a happy camper. The question is, do you embrace change, or sit on your hands and whinge about the good old days and how simple it all used to be? I’ll go for ‘option a’ any day.

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Tuning In To Voice Over

By Abbe Holmes

Listening to what’s out there in voiceover land can be the best free training you can get. Here are some guidelines on what to tune into and what to make of it.

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A Voice Over Script Editing Story

By Abbe Holmes

Voice actors are often faced with scripts that are running to long. Finding ways to edit the language, so the advertisers message isn’t lost, is not that hard when you know what to do.

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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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