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“Can you sound 30% more ‘red lipstick’?” – a voiceover playlist of contrast and variety
A voiceover showreel isn’t like a wallpaper pattern book. Each style of voice we’re asked to do isn’t limited or...
Character voices
Ooh, I’m being featured on BBC Upload!
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Annoying voices
Is this the most annoying voice ever?
A client emailed me. “Emma, can you sound annoying? Not just a bit annoying. We’re talking the kind of annoying...
Annoying voices
If people find your voice annoying, you’re probably doing your job right
So today this story broke. It’s a sneery tale of how ‘consumer pressure’ has forced a leading supermarket to ditch...
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.”