'Ian provided expert guidance, on point direction and a much needed sense of humour supporting me to create my first voiceover showreel. As an actor, reentering the profession after 30 years, I find much has changed. Working with Ian has been a gift, helping me understand what’s relevant for the industry now. His high professional standards have meant that I have learnt a great deal, been stretched in my work and finally have a showreel I am proud of.

Maggie

 

 

'Ian is a top-tier vocal director. He brings out your humanity like no other coach can'.

Gordon

 

 

'I can highly recommend Ian at The Script Whisperer. His knowledge of text, delivery and how to execute a script is ‘on point’. He gives advice with clear direction and clarity and with his huge experience within the industry, he makes you feel confident with stunning results. Thank you Ian!'

Shushanah

 

 

'Ian has always been someone I’ve admired in our industry for his experience, knowledge and talent but, above all, for his passion for sharing that knowledge in order to benefit the careers and confidence of others. After receiving his help when it came to preparing for my first live ISDN session with Bauer Media at the age of 17, I went into it feeling capable and deserving of the work I’d been chosen to complete because his gentle and understanding approach helped me to relax into a live recording environment. It was due to this that I reached out to him again in 2017 when I was shortlisted in a competition to be represented by Hobsons International. Some of the audition material was totally out of my comfort zone and required me to push myself into genres I was yet to experience professionally. Ian took the time to guide me through each script line by line so that I was able to confidently and successfully get through to the final decision round of auditions. I am forever thankful to him for his invaluable advice and patience and consider him to be someone I can always turn to when a project requires skills and knowledge outside of my areas of expertise, knowing he will bring the best out in me.'

Abigail

 

 

In my long and varied career in finance, that has encompassed many senior banking roles and more recently as a Co-owner of an international insurance business, it has always been evident to me the importance of effective communications. Whether to understand the specific needs of a client and to be able to communicate that effectively back to the client. To ensuring that my work colleagues fully understand and appreciate the business strategy and how best to deliver that to our customers. It always comes back to the same key question, are your communications clear, concise and precise.

I have worked with Ian for a number of years to improve and enhance my communication skills and I have found his advice and guidance to be impartial, practical and effective.

Richard

 

 

'Ian's RADA training, awards and 30+ years of professional voicing and acting experience speak volumes enough about why you should work with him. But at the heart of the matter is his meticulous, naturalistic approach to script interpretation. And it really works wonders. Ian does what any great teacher does: he encourages, gives you things to think about, and guides you towards the right answer. Ian really makes you think carefully about what the words are saying, what sense is conveyed by them, and how to produce them naturally, rhythmically, dynamically and meaningfully in a way that the listener wants to hear. For anyone wanting to truly breathe life into words on a page - whether it's a voice-over script, a best man speech, a business presentation, or anything else where a persuasive and entertaining story needs to be told, there is no man better than The Script Whisperer. Ian Swann is the communication king.'

Charlie

 

 

Testimonials, to the top