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He Said, She Said – a piece of music for choreography
It’s taken me a while to complete this piece. I got the idea in the midst of the Weinstein revelations;...
Coaching
Voiceover Masterclasses with me and Rik Watson
Me and my great pal Rik Watson were approached by voice supremo Darren Altman to help him put together...
Music
Some new music written in the oddest of times
I’m lucky to be mentored by two fantastic composers – Fenton Hutson and Tom Harrold. These incredible musicians are both...
Training
Teaching a Voiceover Masterclass – Darren Altman
I’ve known Darren Altman for years. He’s steadily built up his portfolio and is one of the most well-respected voices...
Stupid stuff
An out-take with a double-take
It’s Friday after a long, hard week and the first job I had to record today was a job for...
Character voices
“Can you sound like a terrifying queen from hell?”
I mean, the answer was obviously yes. I was asked to voice a sizzler for a board game by Steamforged...
Music
A hug in a song
It’s a rainy Friday so I thought I’d write a slow jazz number. I mean, what else would you want...
Music
It’s hard to write music with your heart hanging out.
Today, I’ve written a piece of music for a string trio. The birth of this piece was a journey. It...
Some of Emma’s clients
“The perfect delivery. Every single time. Guaranteed. And always up for a brew and some cake.”
“Emma is the best. I have no hesitation in recommending her for any voice over – she can handle anything.”