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With voice, heart and experience: insights, inspiration and coaching from my studio and my work as a professional voice artist.

If you have requests, questions or suggestions, if you want to share criticism or ideas - I'm here listening. I know I'm not an all-rounder, but whatever I do, I do it well. It's an appealing notion to leave things unfinished, letting them be to reverberate within me.

I'm excited to find out what this journey has in store for you and me. Let me be your inspiration, your source of ideas. Let me share my knowledge with you and find out something new.
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The Art of Stillness: How to Voice a Great Meditation

A Voice Artist’s Perspective

by Ann Vielhaben

In: Blog, Branchenwissen & Mentoring, Experten-Tipps

Guided meditations often seem simple from the outside: a calm voice, a few minutes of time, and perhaps some ambient music. But behind a truly impactful meditation lies a precise craft.

As a professional voice artist for meditations, guided imagery, and mindful­ness exercises, I regularly work with scripts designed to lead people into states of rest, focus, or deep reflection. It’s about much more than just "reading calmly." A meditation is a carefully crafted interplay of voice, rhythm, and atmosphere.

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AI vs. Human: Why Voice Matters Most in 2026

Why the human voice is more important in 2026 than ever before

by Ann Vielhaben

In: Blog, Branchenwissen & Mentoring, Persönliches & Einblicke

Between AI efficiency and human empathy: Why the "biometric signature" of the voice is becoming the decisive brand advantage in 2026—and how I support your communication as a strategic partner.

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The Human Voice in the Age of AI – Who Actually Controls Our Voices?

by Ann Vielhaben

In: Blog, Branchenwissen & Mentoring

Pencil-style illustration of a sound wave turning into a fingerprint, representing voice identity and control in the AI era.

Artificial voices are being used more and more frequently in media production. But who actually decides how human voices may be used for AI?

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The Art of the Pause

Your Voice Needs Space, but Also Direction

by Ann Vielhaben

In: Experten-Tipps

“Take a pause – let your words land.”

A well-meant piece of advice. And one that can be powerful.
A well-placed pause can create emotion, build tension, or underline a key message.

But here’s the thing:
Not every pause is a good one.

In my work as a voice artist – whether for audiobooks, image films, documentaries or commercials – I often see just how much timing and pausing influence the overall effect.

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about me

Portrait of Ann against a blurred turquoise background

Actress and voice-over artist for film and television, audio books, radio plays, commercials and image films.
My daily work includes documentaries, trailers and computer games as well as recordings with different voice accents.