Barb Lyon
Voice Artist

I’ve been in the eLearning space nearly as long as I’ve recorded voice overs…more than 20 years.

In that time I’ve voiced:
 

• onboarding modules for insurance providers and beer and wine sales

• performance improvement modules for tour guides and in petroleum company management

• internet and cell phone provider customer service training

• server hardware and POS checkout component installation

• healthcare procedures for venipuncture, neuro surgeons, and emergency room staff

• and countless more
   

I've been successful for a lot of reasons. 
 

I'm quick, clearing an average of 5,000 words per day.

I don't just double check for accuracy...I triple check.

Your files are edited clean with bespoke naming.

I offer 2 pickup sessions for minor adjustments within 30 days.

And I have unique ability to match my audio seamlessly even years down the road!

People ask if I'm afraid of AI swallowing-up eLearning narration. Not really. Some companies will try to save a dollar. But, human narration brings warmth, flexibility, and real-time interpretive skills to eLearning that artificial AI voices can’t replicate. And many who try it out return to human narration when they begin to notice problems in voice delivery and the hours it takes to manage it.

A study by eLearning Industry noted that AI narrated modules often result in lower time-on-task and reduced retention scores. And engagement can drop by up to 20-30% within the first 10 minutes!
But, a warm, clear, and appropriately paced voice over, studies showed held attention longer and encouraged repeat use, particularly in corporate and K-12 scenarios.

(SweetRush. (2024). Human Voiceover: The L&D Advantage for Learner Engagement. Retrieved from https://www.sweetrush.com/human-vs-ai-voiceover/SweetRush)
 

With all the issues around managing AI VO delivery, they can't top me. And it's all backed up by my 2023 SOVAS Nomination in eLearning.

If you’re looking for a dependable eLearning voice actor who understands production realities and delivers consistent, engaging narration, I’d love to collaborate. Reach out and I can send you an audition.