In our first episode, I’m talking with Matthew Lloyd Davies, award-winning audiobook narrator and veteran actor. Matt talks candidly about his career and offers many a gem for actors wanting to record audiobooks from home. 

You can find out more about Matt here and listen to his work MLDaudio - he also offers bespoke coaching for narrators.

For professional voice over coaching with Guy Michaels head to voiceoverkickstart.com 

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming an audiobook narrator then we have a 5-part programme in our membership with Matthew's original mentor (as mentioned in the episode).

Award-winning Audiobook Narrator HELEN LLOYD leads you through 5 modules on working in this competitive yet ultimately rewarding field of recorded voice work.

• The Audiobook Industry

• Self Published Audiobooks

• Technical challenges

• Artistic challenges

• Developing your ear

• The Narrative Voice

• Developing characters

• Keeping it real

• Changing gender

• Acting skills

• Vocal modulation

• Dynamics

• Microphone technique

• Studio discipline

In episode two, I’m talking with Tamsin Collison as we explore the other side of the glass - the role of audiobook and audio drama director. With over 450 books and having directed the likes of Tracey Ullman, Andrew Lincoln, Thandie Newton, David Tennant and Billie Piper if you are interested in a through behind the scenes then do check out episode two of The Recorded Voice. I’m Guy Michaels. Thanks for listening.