Top Dialect Coaches

12th April 2024

Ever wondered how actors master accents and dialects so convincingly on screen?

I’ve had the chance to speak with some of the top dialect coaches in the industry, each dedicated to helping actors embody the voices of their characters with authenticity and precision.

From training in prestigious acting schools to developing cutting-edge methodologies, these coaches bring a wealth of expertise to their craft, shaping performances in film, television, and theatre.

If you or someone you know is a top dialect coach, don’t miss the opportunity to be featured. Fill out the application form and share your valuable knowledge with our audience.

In Brief : Top Dialect Coaches

Erik Singer – As a Master Teacher of Knight Thompson Speechwork and a Certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework, Erik Singer is a trusted dialect coach for actors on and off set.
Amy Hume – Grounded in training with Kristin Linklater in New York, Amy Hume offers comprehensive voice coaching beyond theatre realms.
Maryanne – With a background in acting and multiple award nominations, Maryanne brings firsthand experience to her coaching.
Ashley Howard – With an MA in Voice Studies and designation as a Linklater Voice Teacher, Ashley Howard delivers coaching solutions to individuals and companies globally.

ERIK SINGER

I am a dialect coach, a Master Teacher of Knight Thompson Speechwork, a DialectCoaches.com Verified Master Coach and a Certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework. I work on set and off, for productions and for private clients, to help actors successfully realize the voices and accents of the characters they play.

Together with my colleagues Phil Thompson and Andrea Caban, I worked to develop the accent coaching methodology and the Teacher Certification course in Knight Thompson Speechwork, the gold standard in training for dialect coaches and speech/accent teachers. From 2010 to 2013, under Editor-in-Chief Dudley Knight, I was the Associate Editor for the “Pronunciation, Phonetics, Linguistics, Dialect/Accent Studies” section of the Voice and Speech Review, the peer-reviewed journal of the profession.

Amy Hume

Amy’s teaching is grounded in extensive training in New York with world-renowned voice teacher, Kristin Linklater. Inspired by her work in New York, Amy established a voice coaching business and sister-company, children’s drama studio Viva Voice, upon her return to Sydney. Amy’s private coaching programs offer voice training and techniques beyond the realm of theatre: to teachers, university professors, lawyers, health practitioners, anyone and everyone using their voice professionally.

Amy facilitates corporate voice and communication training for staff from numerous organisations, including: Commonwealth Bank, Channel Ten, NSW Department of Health and University of Sydney.

MARYANNE

After being accepted straight from high school into one of the country’s top Acting Schools, NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art), I worked successfully for a number of years as an Actor in Television, Theatre, Music Theatre (multiple Helpmann & Greenroom Award Nominee). Having achieved many of my personal dreams and goals at a relatively young age…

Ashley Howard

Ashley Howard is a native British voice and communication coach based in Gloucestershire, UK. He has an MA in Voice Studies from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (2006). He is also a designated Linklater Voice Teacher (2012).With 15 years experience, Ashley now leads a hugely successful private practice. He has delivered coaching solutions to individuals and companies nationally and internationally from both the public and private sectors.

These include those in media, government, law, academia, medicine, advertising, marketing and consultancy. Ashley has coached leading IT scientists, teachers, academics and senior research scientists, consultants and doctors, politicians, accountants and has worked with companies and organisations such as Microsoft, DLA Piper, SKY, HSBC, Barclays Bank, Prudential, BT, the BBC, Tisski, The Foundation for Law, Justice and Society, Kaspersky, Service Source, Skill Net, Cisco.

Conclusion

As you explore their insights and methods, you’ll uncover the intricate art and science behind dialect coaching.

Whether it’s transforming regional accents or mastering foreign languages, their contributions ensure that actors not only speak convincingly but inhabit their roles with depth and authenticity.

Their dedication to their craft enriches storytelling and enhances the immersive experience of audiences worldwide.

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