Dialect coaching
is the practice of training a client to speak in the manner and dialect of a particular region.
Accent reduction coaching
enables ESL speakers and actors to speak English more clearly, adding confidence in professional and social settings.
Client Kerry Ingram: FREE REIN, Becky.
GAME OF THRONES, Shireen Baratheon
“The best!”
Having worked as a successful dialect and accent reduction coach in England, Europe, and the US, I can help equip actors and public speakers with the tips and tricks they need to succeed.
A selection of my clients at THE CELEBRITY AGENCT, MediaCorp, Singapore.
“It was wonderful working with Miranda. We had a structure to follow, making it easy to keep up in each class, and also, for revision on my end.
. . . I also love Miranda’s coaching style as it really motivates me to stay on track and keep building on what was taught.
. . . an awesome blend of being both enjoyable and informative! ”
Sarah Lamesch in Phantom Thread with Daniel Day-Lewis
“Miranda is a fantastic dialect coach and has great knowledge . . . After only a few lessons I already felt a lot more confident going for American parts.”
Victoria Ekanoye: Coronation Street, The Royals, X Factor: Celebrity
“Hands down the most relaxed and friendly accent coach I’ve ever had.”
I offer supportive one-on-one coaching, small group intensives, and coaching for film, TV, and theatre auditions and productions. My specialty is the General American (GenAm) dialect, and most of the regional American dialects. Having lived in England and France for over 20 years, I am also proficient at coaching a number of British and European dialects.
“Miranda is a proven industry expert. Her sessions are precise, practical and above all, she’s a patient accent coach.”
Essential to any dialect is the time spent consciously practicing the individual placement of a dialect - where the dialect is felt - which, in each case, is highly-specific. Revolving around tongue height, position of the soft palate, degree of closed, or openness of the jaw and lips. This will be hard-wired into your muscular memory during our session.
“Miranda is an excellent dialect coach. Coaching with her will make any actor more confident.”
I also offer accent reduction services for business leaders, public speakers and ESL (English as a Second Language) speakers, as some of the people who might benefit from being more easily understood by a more diverse range of listeners. A diminished accent could make all the difference in your communication, helping your conversations flow more smoothly and your instructions be more readily and efficiently executed.
“This was my best session ever. I loved every bit of it and want to work more with you in the future.”
When we work together, I pay special attention to the way you speak and watch how you use your vocal apparatus. I also get a feel for your absorption level during our initial 2 hour assessment session. This allows me to build and develop a session tailored to suit your specific needs along a guideline of course work that assures you create a firm foundation.
Interested in dialect coaching or accent reduction sessions? Fill out the form below for more information.