General American Accent Course

Unlock the secrets of the American accent and take your acting career to the next level with our 6-Week embodied General American accent course for actors!

Our course is designed to teach actors the physical and vocal techniques necessary to master the General American accent and make it sound authentic and believable using the Knight Thompson Speechwork® technique.

Added Bonus: You'll have access to recordings and resources from class so you can practice and refine your accent!

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Here's what you can expect from the workshop:

🖥 Led by voice and accent coach Ryan O'Shea and voice, empowerment and acting coach, Helena Walsh, both of whom have decades of experience teaching in the film and theatre industries
🖥 For six (6) weeks, Ryan O' Shea will work with you through a combination of exercises, drills, and scene work, actors will develop the skills they need to sound like a native speaker of American English, with a special focus on the use of the body and the breath in order to create a precise and authentic accent.
🖥 You will have a 4-hour intensive workshop with Helena for the final session to integrate the accent with your acting. We will explore the subtle nuances in our rich vulnerability so that the experience of your character is more embodied and alive.
🖥 By the end of the course, actors will have a solid understanding of the phonetics and rhythms of the General American accent and will be able to apply it to a wide range of characters and styles.
🖥 Our experienced instructors will provide personalized feedback and coaching, and will work with actors to overcome any challenges they may be facing with the accent. The course will be taught in a supportive and inclusive environment, and actors of all skill levels are welcome to join.

Don't let a lack of accent skills hold you back from reaching your full potential as an actor. Sign up for our 6-Week embodied General American accent course today and start speaking like a native using the Knight Thompson Speechwork® techniques.

When and where does this course take place?

This course takes place Online via Zoom

This course will take place ONLINE from February 24th to April 5th 2025.

Here are the dates for your class with Ryan:
1: Monday February 24th 2025
2: Monday March 3rd 2025
3: Monday March 10th 2025
4: Monday March 17th 2025
5: Monday March 24th 2025
6: Monday March 31st 2025

Here is the time of your class with Ryan:

Time of class:
LA (PST) : 10am to 12pm
NEW YORK (EST) : 1pm to 3pm
DUBLIN (GMT) : 6pm to 8pm
PARIS (CET) : 7pm to 9pm

Art of Accents 4-hour intensive workshop with Helena takes place on Friday 4th April 2025

Time of Helena's workshop:

LA (PST) : 9am to 1pm
NEW YORK (EST) : 12pm to 4pm
DUBLIN (GMT+1) : 5pm to 9pm
PARIS (CEST) : 6pm to 10pm

What Happens Next?

After you enter your payment details, you'll be taken to a thank you page with further instructions. Once we receive your registration, we will send you a confirmation email with all the details you need to know before the course.