Meet Our Tutors
Toby Ricketts
Voice Academy Founder & Multi-Award-Winning Voice Talent
Toby is a global voice talent with over two decades of experience in commercial, character, and corporate voiceover. As the founder of The Voice Academy, he designs intensive, industry-aligned training programs that bridge the gap between creative performance and building a sustainable international voice acting career.
Andie Spargo
Voice Academy Lead Tutor, Breathwork & Character Specialist
Andie serves as the lead tutor at The Voice Academy, specializing in breathwork techniques and character development. His sessions focus on helping actors anchor physical control, expand vocal range, and build grounded, believable characters without burning out during extended booth sessions.
Bronnie Howells
Voice Artist & Post-Production Specialist
Bronnie brings a dual perspective to the workshop as both a professional voice talent and a post-production audio specialist. Her background in audio engineering and post-production ensures students understand clean recording practices, audio delivery standards, and how to create industry-ready assets for demo reels.
Tessa Livingston
Vocal Physiology Expert, Voice Artist.
Tessa is a qualified speech therapist, vocal coach, and voice artist, has worked at voice agencies and is now embedded in the Advertising industry. Combining clinical vocal physiology with advanced voiceover techniques—she teaches actors how to deliver high-impact, emotionally charged performances while maintaining vocal health and longevity.
John Sweetman
Voice Artist, Network Announcer & Performance Coach
John Sweetman is a true legend of New Zealand broadcasting with over four decades of experience behind the microphone. His signature, commanding tone spent more than two decades as the iconic network voice for TV3, alongside prominent roles on Radio Hauraki, Classic Hits, and Solid Gold. John’s voice has been a trusted constant in Kiwi homes since the 1980s. Beyond the booth, he is a master vocal coach who has trained over 100 actors and voice talents how to connect deeply with an audience and deliver messages straight to the heart.
Jeremy Birchall
Narrative Producer, Path of Exile & Path of Exile 2 (Grinding Gear Games)
Jeremy is an actor, director, and voice casting director who selects and directs performance talent for Path of Exile 1 & 2—the award-winning action RPG played by millions globally. With extensive experience guiding talent through high-intensity character sessions, he provides direct insight into what game studios and casting directors look for during the audition and recording process.
Ryan Cooper
Co-Founder, Director & Head Writer, Mukpuddy Animation Studios
With over two decades in the animation industry, Ryan co-founded Mukpuddy Animation, growing it from an independent basement studio into a prominent production house. As a director, head writer, and voice actor, he has created and directed voice talent for series across TVNZ, ABC Australia, and major international projects, bringing comprehensive knowledge of how animation studios cast and direct.
Chloë Elmore
Award-Winning International Voice Actor
Chloë is an award-nominated voice actor with over a decade of experience across AAA gaming, international commercials, and screen acting. Best known as the voice of the Huntress and Ranger class characters in Path of Exile 2, her game credits span Fortnite, Warframe, Warhammer 40,000: Zephon, and Tainted Grail. She works globally from her home studio, and helps emerging actors master character versatility and studio workflows.