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Want to get work in Voiceover? Creating Characterful Reads

There are many ways to create great characterful reads for voiceover that are authentic, rather than cartoony. This blog gives you some insights that will help you build versatility and book more work.

VoiceOver Lessons and Techniques The Power of the Pause

In any kind of ‘spoken word’ there’s one element that creates the difference between a read that sounds completely real and natural…and one that sounds read and inauthentic…and that’s the pause. This blog may shed some light on how to make the magic.

Tips for VoiceOver Success

Doing most of your voiceover work from your home studio now? Ever need to self-produce? This blog shines a light on ways to make this process easier and more successful.

How Covid Changed the Voiceover World

Covid may have changed the landscape of voiceover and the way we work, but it’s always a great time to re-evaluate the way you do things, grow your skills and prepare for what happens next. This blog will give you some insights.

Lessons in Audio Book Narration

If you’ve ever thought that audio book narration is for you, or you’re an author whose publisher wants you to narrate your own book, then you’ll probably want to know more about the whole process and find out if you have what it takes? This is the first of two blogs about the process of audio book casting and producing that could give you the answer.

Understanding VoiceOver Scripts

For those who have a strong desire to work in voiceover and want to know how to make a start, or are already getting some work but want to understand more about voiceover scripts and the process, this blog might give you some helpful techniques.

Tips for a Killer VoiceOver Demo

Targeting your voiceover demo is crucial.  These days there are so many different areas of voiceover and the work comes from different sources. In this article, I point to some problems and offer up some remedies

One Thing That Won’t Build a Career in VoiceOver

You may have been told you have a great voice and could build a career in voiceover. But voicoever is about a lot more than just using your voice. You need to use your brain as well. This blog gives you some guidance and tips on how to do this.

Getting Voiceover Work – Intention

Have you been making plans and setting goal around voiceover? For yet another year. Here’s an idea and some techniques which might help you towards success this year

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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.