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HIGH NOTES Season 4: The AI Voice launches on Thursday 8 October
HIGH NOTES S4 Trailer: The AI Voice Season 4 of HIGH NOTES, the BRAVA podcast about the art and business of voice, launches on Thursday 8 October 2026. Exploring The AI Voice, the podcast drops a new episode every Thursday for seven weeks. This season, host Melissa Thom sits down with leading creatives and experts on both sides of the AI debate. Some regularly have to weigh up AI versus the human voice. Some have had their voice taken and used without permission. Whilst othe
Oct 1
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AI Voice vs Human Voice: What Are Brands Actually Choosing?
When should brands use AI voice, and when does human performance matter more? BRAVA explores advertising, trust, consent and the future of voice.
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HIGH NOTES Season 4: The AI Voice launches on Thursday 8 October
HIGH NOTES S4 Trailer: The AI Voice Season 4 of HIGH NOTES, the BRAVA podcast about the art and business of voice, launches on Thursday 8 October 2026. Exploring The AI Voice, the podcast drops a new episode every Thursday for seven weeks. This season, host Melissa Thom sits down with leading creatives and experts on both sides of the AI debate. Some regularly have to weigh up AI versus the human voice. Some have had their voice taken and used without permission. Whilst othe
Oct 1
What is script analysis? And why does every voice actor need it?
Script analysis is essential for voice actors, from intention and subtext to emotional choices that make a read feel truthful and compelling.
Aug 27
Forbes confirms Season 4 of HIGH NOTES is in production
Forbes highlights HIGH NOTES Season 4, as BRAVA’s podcast prepares to explore AI voice technology, performer rights and the future of human voiceover.
Jul 27
Broadcasting to the boardroom with Melissa Thom
What can leaders learn from broadcasting, voice work and performance?
Jul 23
The truth about home studios: what you need to start in voiceover
Most people starting out in voiceover do the same thing: they look at microphones. It feels productive. It's usually the wrong place to begin. Melissa Thom on what a home voiceover setup actually requires, what can wait, and why craft will always matter more than kit.
Jul 21
Melissa Thom explores breathwork and business performance in SME News
Melissa Thom, founder of BRAVA, has written for SME News about the relationship between breathing, communication, leadership and workplace culture.
Jul 9
Why your voice is losing the room, and what to do about it
Speaking too fast, breathing too shallow, performing instead of connecting? BRAVA's professional voice coaching fixes the habits holding you back.
Jun 15
HIGH NOTES IN FORBES: Why the voice you can't see is the one people trust
HIGH NOTES IN FORBES: Why the voice you can't see is the one people trust the most.
Jun 8
Breathe better, perform better: why breathwork belongs in the boardroom
Melissa Thom recently joined John Darval on BBC Radio Bristol to talk about something that affects every professional every single day, and yet most of us have never been taught to do it properly.
May 19
Sir David Attenborough: a voice worth 100 years
Celebrating 100 years of Sir David Attenborough: a landmark moment to reflect on the most studied, imitated, and beloved narrative voice in broadcasting history.
May 8
What makes one voice stand out to an agent
A clear, honest look at what voice over agents actually listen for - from acting and versatility to demos, auditions, and building a sustainable VO career.
Apr 14
6 reasons why narrators should extend their audiobook skills in 2026
The audiobook industry continues to grow in 2026, but so do demands placed on professional narrators. As audiobooks become a primary format for publishers and listeners alike, a good voice is no longer enough to sustain consistent work. Narrators are now expected to bring broader skills, deeper storytelling ability, and a clearer understanding of how audiobooks are produced and positioned in the market. With the audiobook market projected to reach $11 billion in 2026, rising
Mar 16
From the mic to the page: audiobook narration training for radio presenters and podcasters
BRAVA in RadioToday: What Radio Presenters and Podcasters Need to Know About Audiobook Narration By Melissa Thom, Founder and Principal Coach at BRAVA The global audiobook market is heading for $31 billion by 2030. For radio presenters and podcasters, it can look like an obvious next step. You already work behind a mic. You understand pace, tone and audience connection. But is it really that straightforward a move? BRAVA founder Melissa Thom wrote a piece for RadioToday on ex
Mar 6
Voice and breath connection: the art of pausing
Our voice expresses who we are. It is an expression of our truth and creativity. But voice isn’t just sound, it’s also about connection. And beneath every authentic voice lies the breath that sustains it. Breath powers our voice and it is to breath that we must always return. But for many, this can be challenging. We are living in a constant state of distraction. Breathwork reminds us that how we breathe reflects how we live: rushed, shallow or half-present or open, steady an
Feb 12
BRAVA partners with Films @ 59 to extend and enhance world-class voice training in Bristol
We're proud to announce today a new partnership with Films @ 59 , Bristol’s premier film and television post production facility. This collaboration will see Films @ 59 provide world-class studio facilities for BRAVA’s extensive programme of group voice acting workshops and masterclasses, further strengthening Bristol and the South West as a global hub for voice excellence. Image Credit: Films @59 BRAVA is renowned for bringing the very best voice coaches from around the gl
Feb 11
8 things we learned about effective business communication
Eight lessons from BRAVA’s High Notes podcast on voice, presence and clarity at work, and what real authenticity in business communication actually means.
Jan 15
BRAVA welcomes former Hachette UK audiobook lead, Dan Jones, to coaching team
Dan Jones, former Head of Audiobook Production at Hachette UK, has joined the organisation as an audiobook coach and guest instructor.
Dec 15, 2025
BRAVA celebrates SOVAS 2026 Awards nominations
We’re delighted to announce that BRAVA has received two Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) Award nominations. The nominations are for Outstanding Podcast - Best Producer/Host for BRAVA Founder & CEO, Melissa Thom, for the High Notes podcast on the art and business of voice. BRAVA has also been nominated for Outstanding Audio Drama for Angels in Bristol, an original Film Noir script based in 1954 Bristol, written and directed by Elaine A. Clark. Elaine wrote the scr
Dec 15, 2025
BRAVA CEO joins New York Festivals Radio Awards Grand Jury 2026
BRAVA is proud to announce that its Founder & CEO, Melissa Thom , has been selected to join the 2026 New York Festivals Radio Awards Grand Jury . Melissa will serve alongside an international panel of esteemed writers, producers, editors, sound artists, journalists, and directors who are recognised for their dedication to craft, excellence, and innovation in audio storytelling. The New York Festivals Radio Awards honour the world’s best work across all areas of audio, celebr
Dec 8, 2025
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