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Voice Over Script Styles Explained

One of the things I love about voiceover is that I never know what I’ll be reading. One thing I do know is, scripts are structured differently. Knowing how and why, can help you work out the best way to approach it.

Voice Over Script Techniques

You’ve all seen it in the brief or heard the engineer ask for it. “Can you make it sound conversational?” It’s the latest in ‘here to stay’, voice over trends.

Create Fireworks In Your Voice Over Career

A New Year is upon us. We’re feeling refreshed, re-energized, optimistic and ready for a cracker of a year. And if you’ve been giving your career some attention
then you may have some ideas about where you need to put the focus. Here are a few suggestions that might help it along.

How To Build A Great Voice Over Career

Want to build a successful voice over career? Putting some time and effort into these 3 essential areas can make the difference between an average voice over career and an outstanding one!

Tips For Finding The Right Voice In Voice Over

Knowing how to find the right voice to use in voiceover is essential to building a successful career. Here are some tips and techniques to help you on your journey

Useful Tips for Voice Acting

Here’s a blog to help you understand how to create a believable voice performance in the studio when you need to sound like you’re somewhere else entirely.

More Voice Over Mistakes To Avoid

The secret to voice over success is all wrapped around language and how to convert it into engaging and connected spoken word. Here’s a voice over coaching blog that’ll give you some great techniques to upping your voice over reading skills.

Voice Over Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Understanding where and how to place emphasis in a voice over script is a key skill to becoming a great voice actor. But what is the trick?

How The Intro On My Voice Demo Got Me A Gig

Have you ever thought about adding a short intro to your voice demo? For some time now, recording an intro on a voice demo has been big news in Australia.  My agent, EMVoices, insists on it – as do many others. Why? Originally, it was driven by the studios wanting to hear an example of…

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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.