Pinar Hassan
“Melissa helped build my confidence and truly stretched me to the extremes of my abilities...”
“Dreaming of a creative change in career, I thought back to my childhood dreams of working as a voice actor. I searched online for advice on how to realise this dream, and was delighted to find BRAVA, a professional academy that could teach me the skills I needed, and in the amazing creative hub that is Bristol! I contacted the team by email and was quickly given a chance to talk to Melissa and join a free talk later that day. The rest is history!”
Pinar joined BRAVA with a dream of transforming her career and becoming a voice actor. Despite limited knowledge of the VO industry, she was eager to learn and grow. At BRAVA, she engaged in our comprehensive training, covering Narration, Commercial, and Character Core Modules.
Pinar said:
"It has been - and continues to be - incredible. I cannot express enough just how nurturing and uplifting the BRAVA team are - both staff and fellow students. I have had professional and emotional support on this journey that is incomparable. Melissa helped build my confidence and truly stretched me to the extremes of my abilities, and I couldn't be prouder to have BRAVA behind me. The lessons have been engaging, informative, and fun! I've been given a ton of useful advice and support on my journey into VO."
Melissa said:
Before joining BRAVA, Pinar had minimal understanding of the VO industry. She only knew of voice actors for animation and a few big names in the business. After completing her training, she gained a profound understanding of the VO industry's extent and its presence in everyday life. She found it fascinating how the human voice is used in various aspects of the world. She also learned the nuances of utilising and caring for her voice, which she found always interesting.
Pinar said:
"BRAVA has been amazing at helping me understand my strengths and target audiences. We focused on dissecting my use of dialectical language, vocal age-range, and utilisation of my natural skills. They also helped me have a better understanding of what tech I needed, how to edit, and how to truly sell my skills."
"Enlightening, uplifting, invigorating! I'd like to thank BRAVA for giving me the opportunity to explore the extent of my skills, pushing me to stretch myself and feel confident in my VO abilities!"
