Speech & Diction
Being understood is one of the most primal needs of humans and for actors, it is a basic necessity. One of the most common notes given for young actors is slurred or "lazy" speech. Even adult actors may find use in these lessons to improve the clarity of speech while keeping honest and real dialogue. In these lessons the actor will learn:
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The correct pronunciation for words
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How to Strengthen and make limber the muscles used for speech
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Become more aware of the habits of speech from yourself and those around you
These lessons are 1 on 1 private lessons (currently online via Zoom).
Diction, Dialects, and Accent Modification coaching are only offered in 1-hour increments. A 12-week commitment is encouraged as that is the average time to show significant progress.
Before beginning Dialects or accent reduction, the learner must book a 30-minute evaluation lesson
($30). That will be used to create a lesson plan and program customized for individual needs.
$60/hr billed per lesson or
"Four-packs" are offered for those looking for ongoing training.
Four 60 min lessons for $190
Diction, Dialects, and Accent Modification learners will have daily voice and speech exercises that will take 5 to 10 min a day.
Dialects
Common pitfalls that stunt an actor's progress while self-teaching a dialect are knowing what to listen for, how to break it down, how to practice, and how to recreate cadence and speech patterns. Learning a believable dialect can be daunting and turning knowledge into the speech that will convince a native speaker is not easy to do. These lessons are for the dedicated actor who can devote practice time and commit to regular training. The coach will work with the actor to learn:
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The correct pronunciation for words
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The correct stress for words
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The linking and unlinking of words for more convincing speech
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The patterns and cadence of speech for different regional speech
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How to strengthen and make limber the muscles used for speech
These lessons are 1 on 1 private lessons (currently online via Zoom).
Diction, Dialects, and Accent Modification coaching are only offered in 1-hour increments. A 12-week commitment is encouraged as that is the average time to show significant progress.
Before beginning Dialects or accent reduction, the learner must book a 30-minute evaluation lesson
($30). That will be used to create a lesson plan and program customized for individual needs.
$60/hr billed per lesson or
"Four-packs" are offered for those looking for ongoing training.
Four 60 min lessons for $190
Diction, Dialects, and Accent Modification learners will have daily voice and speech exercises that will take 5 to 10 min a day.