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— Leslie (Hoban) Blake, Two on the Aisle

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who is amy stoller? what can she do for you?

Amy Stoller is an award-winning dialect coach based in New York City.

She teaches accents and dialects to performers, and American English speech and diction to non-performers.

If you’re a producer or director, she’ll guide your cast in creating a consistent vocal world in support of your production.

If you’re a performing artist, she’ll help you hone your ability to “suit the word to the action.”

If you work in another field, she’ll help you develop a readily understandable speech that improves your chances of employment or promotion. 

 

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frequently asked questions > learning accents & dialects (8 entries)

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  • What’s the difference between an accent and a dialect?
    Dialect refers to a variant form of a language, as spoken by the members of a specific community. The community might be distinguished by geographical region, or perhaps by social class ...
  • How much time does it take to learn a new accent?
    It depends on what you need and when you need it. I can help you prepare a new accent for an audition in one to three hours, depending on length of ...
  • How do you coach?
    My approach is based on authenticity, modified for comprehension of the local audience and the abilities and comfort of the performer. For non-performers, the first concern is intelligibility to the community ...
  • What do you need to learn an accent or dialect?
    An open mind and a good work ethic are your best friends. For fluency in accents and dialects, it really helps to have a methodical approach to basic skills, ...
  • What accents and dialects do you teach?
    Accents and dialects I’m most often asked for include : Received Pronunciation (Traditional Upper-Class English, “Standard British”) Contemporary RP/Estuary English (Professional Class) Cockney (London Working-Class) ...
  • What accents and dialects should I learn?
    Here are some factors to consider: What is your “type”? What accents are most requested currently? What would you ...
  • What is the IPA?
    The International Phonetic Association (IPA) was created in 1886 to advance the scientific study of phonetics and the various practical applications of that science. The International Phonetic ...
  • May I record our session(s)?
    For private coaching, yes! I encourage you to bring your own recorder; or, if you prefer, to bring a flash drive onto which I can copy any session recording that I ...