Dialect coaching is probably one of the most full-filling jobs I have had, apart from being a mother, and when I get acting gigs.
With Acting and Dialect / Accent Coaching (it depends where you are in the world) but you meet your person for the first time and usually they feel inadequate, they feel that they will never get it and how on earth will I be able to help them.
I had the pleasure of working with a Chinese lady recently who just wanted to sound more kiwi. The beauty of my job is to understand how people hear, how they listen and then get them to learn to speak in their new dialect like its second nature. Whether you are an actor or someone new to another country who needs to get a dialect to sound like they belong to that place, we will get there and with each person the journey is so entirely different.
Audition help is another job I love. Come to me with your script learned and with a little help forming your character, picking your voice and before you know it you are in role and ready to see the casting director.
I look forward to meeting with you and helping you get that dialect that you require – whether for work or play – we will get you there.
Sarah Valentine
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