I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Shannon Holmes since 2010, when I first took private voice acting lessons with her. Even after 16 years, there are lessons she taught me that I still use today. That kind of lasting impact speaks volumes about the quality of her teaching.

Shannon has decades of experience and an incredible depth of knowledge, backed by a doctorate and years of professional work. Whether you’re interested in voice acting, public speaking, connecting more authentically with your voice, or simply becoming a stronger communicator, I recommend her highly.

Recently, I decided to return for private lessons, and there was never any question about who I wanted to study with. The fact that I came back after all these years says everything. If you’re considering working with her, I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Dr. Holmes has a strong and extensive background in voice and somatics, supported by both her academic training and artistic practice. She was able to accurately identify what I needed to improve in my voice based on my individual challenges, and her guidance was always precise and relevant. She was friendly and patient throughout the coaching process, and I felt relaxed working with her. The methods I learned during the sessions were integrated naturally, without pressure. Within a few weeks, a vocal issue that had previously troubled me was resolved through her coaching. I highly recommend Dr. Holmes’ voice approach and her coaching sessions.

I wanted to revive my speaking ability and take good care of my voice. Shannon’s guidance was spot on! She helped me take strides in reaching my goals and was a delight to work with. I feel more connected with my breath and have some new habits that will help me retain what I’ve learned.

Shannon has helped me connect body, mindset, and breath to build habits that are giving me the clarity and confidence to speak up in my business. She is easy to work with, fun, and super knowledgeable. I’ve gained such a respect for the power of our voice!