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Melbourne Recording Studios Surveyed

In my recent travels, I’ve asked some of Melbourne’s top mainstream studios, Bang Bang, Flagstaff, Final Sound, Gas and Big Ears Audio what they’re looking for in voice talent and demos.

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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…

The Business of Being a Voice Actor

Being a successful voice actor isn’t just down to being a great voice performer with a top class voice over demo. One of the most important factors governing your success is how well you understand the business of voice over. So here are six things to do, think about or plan for, that will make sure your efforts pay off.

Tips for Successful Voice Acting!

Being completely comfortable in the studio when you’re new to voice over can be difficult. Here are a few tips on how to make it a great creative experience and some ideas about what you may need to ask.

Voiceover Jobs

Narration and Character work! These might be the two areas voiceover artists want to work in, but is that where most of the work is? Unfortunately, it’s not. But no matter, if you have the skills to do either long form reading, or character voices, then you probably have the skills to work in the mainstream

Voiceover Acting

To have a successful voice over career or get regular voice over acting work, you don’t need to be a trained actor…but you still need to perform. How? Good question!

Finding Voiceover Employment

Every day we hear voice over actors giving us all manner of different messages in so many different ways. What’s out there and how do you find out what you’d be suited to?

More Bang Bang for your Buck!!!

This month I talk to Stephen Renfree from the fabulous Bang Bang Studios in Melbourne about their creative process, their clients, working with voiceover artists, recording great scripts and much more.

Radio Station Sound Engineers

Working at a radio station can be a great source of voice over income and enormous fun…but there are a set of skills you’ll need to be pretty damn good at, before you get a look in. For the low-down, read this.

Testimonials

What are valued clients saying about us

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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.