Breathe.

Experiment.

Collaborate.

Testimonials

Amber Taylor

“We have known Carmel since Amber was just about 4 years old. Amber has grown over time with her and created a strong foundation with her craft. Carmel is very professional and has a great understanding for the wants and needs of casting directors.”

~ The Very Merry Bridesmaid.

Kyle Mitchell

"She creates an atmosphere that inspires me to play, dig deeper and as a result, do my best work... She makes everything so easy! No matter the size of the role I'm auditioning for, I will always chose to work with her"

~ Riverdale, The Fall of the House of Usher

Cameron Hallman

"Carmel has been such a good teacher and friend to me and I wouldn't be where I am today in my acting career without her."

~ Rise and Shine Benedict Stone

Carmel Amit

My approach to audition coaching is to facilitate an environment that allows the performer to bring themselves to the material. I enjoy finding ways to guide the work to be authentic and to let the camera capture unexpected moments.

I have years of experience and training as a performer, teacher and director. I understand the expectations of casting directors as well as the different genres and shows in town.

With that, I strive to make space for you, the performer to find breath and space, to play and experiment, to collaborate, stay curious and discover your interpretation of the character.

David Attar

Characters, voices and accents have come naturally to me since I was young.

As a voice over coach, my approach is to allow playful freedom and space for the performer to explore and discover. It’s important to me that a voice actor stays curious and spontaneous. This broadens their versatility and confidence.

I have years of experience working behind the mic and producing my own work in animation, video games, commercials, audiobooks and anything that requires voice over.

I’ve directed and produced over 50 voice demos for actors. I love working one on one to help artists discover their range of abilities and find their voice.

As an on camera coach, my approach focuses on script analysis and allowing space for the performer to bring their unique self to the character.

 Services Include

  • Yes. We offer zoom sessions for our local and out of town clients. We tape the session on our end provided you have sufficient lighting and a blank backdrop to work with.

  • Our sessions are $80/hour. This includes coaching, taping and editing. We pro-rate sessions that are shorter or longer.

  • We work out of our finished garage in the back of our property in the Trout Lake neighbourhood of Vancouver.

    The address is 2535 East 16th ave. Access is via the laneway out back.

  • Yes, we have parking available in the laneway adjacent to the back entrance. There is also plenty of free street parking in the neighbourhood.

  • Yes. We have years of experience working with child actors. We love working with them and their parents.

  • We accept cash, e-transfers and credit cards.

  • Yes. We are set up for zoom sessions and have facilitated them often.

“At Garage Tapes, we create an environment where the performer feels comfortable to live in the moment through their work.”

— Carmel & David