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High Notes
High Notes is a podcast featuring conversations on the art and business of voice, hosted by voice actor and BRAVA CEO, Melissa Thom. From Mongolian throat singing to vocal health, accents, gaming, and more, HIGH NOTES uncovers the craft behind the business.
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Episodes
High NotesAI and The Audiobook Pipeline with Dan Jones
Can AI narrate a book? And should it? Dan Jones spent 22 years at Hachette UK, seven of them as Head of Audio Services, and is now Senior Manager at Glassboxx…
High NotesAcross All Sectors: AI in Games, Dubbing, Ads and Animation, with voice and screen actor, David Menkin
AI isn’t hitting every corner of the voice industry in the same way, or at the same speed. David Menkin is a London-based actor and voiceover artist whose…
High NotesUK AI Law and How to Protect Your Voice, with Dr Mathilde Pavis
In this episode Melissa talks to Dr Mathilde Pavis, an expert in intellectual property law, ethics and new technologies, who helped build Equity’s AI toolkit…
High NotesCloned Without Consent, with Voice Actor Faye Dicker and Equity's Shannon Sailing
Last week, Mark Graeme (OCX UK) and Mark Eaves (Gravity Road) took us inside the decision brands now face every day: AI voice earns its place for content at…
High NotesAI or Human Voice? Why Brands Choose Both, with Mark Graeme from OCX UK (Omnicom Production) and Mark Eaves from Gravity Road
This episode explores when and why a creative studio chooses AI over a human voice, and when it doesn't, from two vantage points in the advertising industry…
High NotesSEASON 4 TRAILER: The AI Voice
High Notes returns for its fourth season with The AI Voice: a series about what happens to the human voice as AI gets good enough to replicate it. It's a…
High NotesIn Conversation with Margaret Heffernan: Voice, Creativity, and Embracing Uncertainty
In this episode, Melissa sits down with professor, writer, and deep thinker, Dr. Margaret Heffernan, to explore creativity, uncertainty, and the power of…
High NotesLeading with Wisdom: Voice, Visibility & Purpose - with Lynne Franks
In this episode of High Notes, we sit down with trailblazer Lynne Franks, a visionary in PR, fashion, and women’s empowerment. From shaping modern…
High NotesExecutive Presence: Power, Clarity and the Courage to Speak Up with Janey Lee Grace
In this episode of High Notes, we sit down with legendary broadcaster, author, and coach Janey Lee Grace. From her days on BBC Radio 2 with Steve Wright to her…
High NotesInfluence & Impact: Owning your Voice in the Boardroom with Dr Rockford Sansom
In this episode of High Notes, Melissa chats with Dr Rockford “Rocky” Sansom, a renowned voice coach and author, about the power and presence of the human…
High NotesCreative Confidence: Finding Your Voice with Tricia Duffy
In this episode of BRAVA High Notes, we dive into what it truly means to build creative confidence and find your voice with Tricia Duffy. Tricia takes us…
High NotesThe Resilient Voice: Colin Burgess on BAFTA, Legacy & New Talent
In this episode, we talk with Colin Burgess, whose career spans royalty, the military, media, and BAFTA. Colin reflects on how finding his own voice and…
High NotesWomen, Wit & the Power of Speech - A Chat with Jane Duffus
In this episode, we sit down with Jane Duffus: author, journalist, and committed advocate for women’s voices. We explore why it matters for women to claim…
High NotesThe Language of Leadership - with Simon Lancaster
In this episode of High Notes, host Melissa Thom speaks with Simon Lancaster, one of Britain’s most acclaimed speechwriters. Simon traces his path from…
High NotesSEASON 3 TRAILER: Words at Work
High Notes returns for its third season with Words at Work, a series about the role of voice in business. BRAVA founder, Melissa Thom talks to leading figures…
High NotesBob Bergen - The voice behind Star Wars, Spirited Away, and Looney Tunes.
In this episode of High Notes, we’re joined by iconic voice actor Bob Bergen, famous for voicing beloved characters like Porky Pig, Tweety, Marvin the Martian…
High NotesDirecting Performance for Epic Games - with Tom Keegan
In this episode of High Notes, we sit down with Tom Keegan, an acclaimed performance director behind major AAA titles such as Jedi: Fallen Order, Wolfenstein…
High NotesCasting for Mocap, Games & Animation with Jessica Jefferies. **A Women in Games Special**
Casting for Mocap, Games & Animation with Jessica Jefferies In this episode of High Notes, host, Melissa Thom, sits down with Jessica Jefferies, a casting…
High NotesInside Aardman: Bringing Clay to Life - Characters, Voice & Performance with Merlin Crossingham
Inside Aardman: Bringing Clay to Life - Characters, Voice & Performance with Merlin Crossingham In this episode of High Notes, Melissa talks to Merlin…
High NotesVocal Shapeshifting: Acting for Video Games with Andrew Whieldon Dennis
In this episode of High Notes, Andrew Whieldon Dennis reflects on his expansive career as a voice actor in the videogame industry, from indie projects to AAA…
High NotesThe Magic of Pixar: Voice Casting with Kate Hansen-Birnbaum
The Magic of PIxar: Voice Casting with Kate Hansen-Birnbaum In this episode of High Notes, Melissa chats to Kate Hansen Birnbaum, Casting Director at Pixar…
High NotesSEASON 2 TRAILER: Games & Animation
Welcome to Season 2 of High Notes — the podcast exploring the art and business of voice. Brought to you by BRAVA https://www.brava.uk.com/ Season 2 will focus…
High NotesA Chat With Abi Longstaffe at Spotlight
In this episode of High Notes, we engage in a captivating conversation with Abi Longstaffe from Spotlight. Abi discusses her journey in the creative arts, from…
High NotesThe Power of Podcasting with Curtis James
In this episode, we chat with Curtis James, an accomplished podcaster, producer, writer, and presenter. Curtis shares his inspiring journey from his early days…
High NotesFrom Radio to VO - A Conversation with Sinead Garvan
High Notes: A Conversation with Sinead Garvan - From Radio to VO In this episode, we talk to Sinead Garvan, the voice behind some of the UK’s favourite radio…
High NotesFrom TV to VO - A Chat with Marverine Cole
On this episode of HIGH NOTES, we talk to award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Marverine Cole. Over the last 21 years, Marverine has worked as a reporter…
High NotesVoice Direction for Video Games: A Conversation with Adele Cutting. **A Women in Games Special**
In this episode, we talk to Adele Cutting - a respected sound designer, audio and voice director and in the video game industry. Adele's extensive portfolio…
High NotesGame & Audiobook Direction with Daniel Jewel
In this episode, we talk to award-winning producer, photographer, screenwriter, game and audiobook director, Daniel Jewel. With extensive experience in leading…
High NotesIn conversation with Talent Agent, Natalie Edwards. **A Women in Games Special**
In conversation with Talent Agent, Natalie Edwards. In this Women in Games special, we sit down with Natalie Edwards, Talent Agent and Head of Voiceover…
High NotesShakespeare's Women with Actor & Writer, Lorien Haynes
Shakespeare's Women with Actor & Writer, Lorien Haynes On HIGH NOTES Episode 4, Melissa talks to writer, actor, and artist, Lorien Haynes. From a teenager…
High NotesAn Introduction to Characters with Elaine Clark. **A Women In Games Special**
In this episode of the High Notes podcast, BRAVA master characters coach, Elaine Clark, joins us all the way from San Francisco and talks about her extensive…
High NotesExtreme Voicing with Sébastien Croteau
In this fascinating talk, BRAVA Founder, Melissa Thom, welcomes special guest, Sebastien Croteau, an accomplished metal vocalist and extreme voicing expert…
High NotesGetting Started with Voiceover (VO)
In this podcast (taken from an online talk), voice acting expert, coach, and founder of BRAVA: Melissa Thom, provides an in-depth introduction to the art and…
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An Introduction to High Notes
Presented by voice actor and CEO of BRAVA (Bristol Academy of Voice Acting), Melissa Thom, High Notes is a podcast featuring conversations on the art and…