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Do you desire to speak with more confidence at the company meeting?
Are you a performer looking to expand your range of roles?
Whether English is or is not your first language, we will work together to assess what your phonetic obstacles are, build the muscles needed for Standard American Pronunciation, and utilize exercises that will lead you to speaking with confidence and ease.
Foreign vs. Regional
People speaking English as a Foreign Language have problems with various phonemes (units of sound) that don't occur in their own language. Perhaps the TH sounds [θ or ð] don't exist in someone's native language, or they find it difficult to distinguish between the vowel sounds heard in "bat" [æ] vs. "bet" [e].
Those with Regional Accents may sometimes find that their vowel or consonant substitutions are impeding their career advancement in some way. For example, an actor may have an audition to play a lawyer from Connecticut, but their Texas accent prohibits them from distinguishing between "pen" [e] and "pin" [I].
What You'll Get
The first recommended step is an Accent Analysis session, in which the client will their own individual assessment as to what Standard American phonetics they need to work on, which ones should be tackled first, and how. All plans of action are designed for the client to be able to work easily on their own between sessions. Depending upon one's individual needs, sessions may involve:
The number of required sessions varies by student, and it is essential that one works in between sessions to show improvement.
Your ear will soon become hyper aware of what you are doing phonetically, and eventually you will begin correcting your own mistakes. As speech challenges lessen, you will find yourself being able to dedicate your entire focus to what you are saying without the worry of how you are saying it.
Are you a performer looking to expand your range of roles?
Whether English is or is not your first language, we will work together to assess what your phonetic obstacles are, build the muscles needed for Standard American Pronunciation, and utilize exercises that will lead you to speaking with confidence and ease.
Foreign vs. Regional
People speaking English as a Foreign Language have problems with various phonemes (units of sound) that don't occur in their own language. Perhaps the TH sounds [θ or ð] don't exist in someone's native language, or they find it difficult to distinguish between the vowel sounds heard in "bat" [æ] vs. "bet" [e].
Those with Regional Accents may sometimes find that their vowel or consonant substitutions are impeding their career advancement in some way. For example, an actor may have an audition to play a lawyer from Connecticut, but their Texas accent prohibits them from distinguishing between "pen" [e] and "pin" [I].
What You'll Get
The first recommended step is an Accent Analysis session, in which the client will their own individual assessment as to what Standard American phonetics they need to work on, which ones should be tackled first, and how. All plans of action are designed for the client to be able to work easily on their own between sessions. Depending upon one's individual needs, sessions may involve:
- Phonetic Drills
- Recitation and Listening Exercises
- Recording and playback of your own voice
- A packet designed for your specific phonetic substitutions and needs
The number of required sessions varies by student, and it is essential that one works in between sessions to show improvement.
Your ear will soon become hyper aware of what you are doing phonetically, and eventually you will begin correcting your own mistakes. As speech challenges lessen, you will find yourself being able to dedicate your entire focus to what you are saying without the worry of how you are saying it.