Resources

Jan 17, 20202 min read

5 Essential Steps to Develop Your Voice in 2020

Happy 2020! I recently read this article from the New York Times explaining why we often cringe at the sound of our own recorded voice.

Dec 3, 20193 min read

A Dialect Coach's Perspective: Preparing for Pilot Season

It's December folks, which means that we are only a few weeks away from entering full blown 'Pilot Season': cue scary music.

Nov 7, 20193 min read

Authenticity & Accent

In dialect work, we examine and coach 1.) the sound changes from one accent to another, 2.) the oral posture of the mouth in the accent, and

Oct 26, 20192 min read

Hints to Mastering Any Accent

Let's be honest: time is not always a luxury in the world of show business. So if you need to faux-master an accent in minutes

Oct 12, 20192 min read

Warm Up Your Voice: Shower Time

Fitting in a voice warm up every day can seem incredibly time consuming, but it can be as easy as 10 minutes in the shower.

Sep 28, 20192 min read

Voice and Posture

I was recently speaking to Guy Michaels and Esther Wane (two excellent folks in the world of voiceover, go check them out), when the topic o

Sep 19, 20193 min read

Vocal Fry: Yes, I'm Really Talking About It

Last week I spoke again with Alex Drechsel for his podcast LangFM (so look out for that show within the next few weeks!!) We spoke about acc

Sep 16, 20192 min read

4 “Fs” of Accent Work: Find, Figure, Focus, and Freedom

Sep 12, 20193 min read

But What Does A Dialect Coach DO?!

But What Does A Dialect Coach DO?! Good question! Actors are often tasked with taking on a dialect or accent in performance, and a well-trai

Aug 24, 20193 min read

Chicago Accent 101

I'm recently back from visiting Chicago, a city near and dear to my heart. There is so much to love about the city -- Lake Michigan