Speaker #139
I'm an actor, editor and classical singer based in Melbourne, Australia, but I grew up in London, Hong Kong and Sydney. This gave me a slightly unusual natural accent, but made me very comfortable with accent control as and when required, and 20(ish) years of classical singing has given me vocal stamina and consistency, and no shame at all about loud and silly noises.
sound demos
Some quick examples of various voices and accents.
Excerpt from Janell Cannon's Stellaluna, first published by Harcourt in 1993.
Excerpt from Part One of Gregory Maguire's Egg & Spoon, first published by Candlewick Press in 2014.
Some quick examples of various voices and accents.
My clients
Professional experience info
Greeting Chords; 2020-present: I run my own small business writing and recording custom a cappella songs for businesses and individuals, usually as gifts to celebrate special occasions. I am the sole arranger, lyricist and vocalist at this stage.
Persuasion; 2022-present (in production): currently voicing the role of Anne Elliot in a cinematic audiobook production of Persuasion by Ballarat National Theatre.
Life Sucks; 2017-present (in production): voicing the role of Celeste (one of four main characters) and other miscellaneous characters in an original animated web series by Fake Grapes.
David Jones; 2022: provided voice over for an internal employee communication video for David Jones (an Australian nation-wide upmarket department store).
Professional education info
I was awarded an Associate Diploma of Speech and Drama with Distinction from Trinity College London (A.T.C.L.) in 2007, and I have two decades of classical singing training and performance experience. I've performed on stage in choirs, plays, musicals and operas since I was a child, and in 2022 I completed four voice-acting courses via Closing Credits.
I also have a Master's degree in Publishing and Communications and a book-editing background, and I run a small business writing and recording custom songs commissioned for special occasions.
Recording studio
I am a freelancer with a flexible schedule, and I record from my home studio using the following equipment:
- AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone
- FocusRite Scarlett Solo 2nd generation audio interface
- Kaotica Eyeball (pop filter/sound isolation)
- Sound shield (unbranded) between mic and laptop
- DIY vocal booth (acoustic panels and moving blankets mounted onto a portable wardrobe frame)
- Sony MDR-7506 Monitoring Headphones
- Audacity (DAW)
