Regardless of their specific career path, most actors will require the services of a private dialect coach at some point. Developing a working relationship with an excellent coach on whom you can rely is a career step worth the significant time and effort.
Whether you need help mastering a new accent that will open up your casting possibilities or need someone in the trenches with you when one of those last-minute “This-role-is-perfect-for-me-except-I-need-a-Serbian-accent-in-48-hours” auditions comes your way, one of the most frequent questions I hear is: How can I find a good private dialect coach? This comes from both new and established actors—from those who have not yet worked with a dialect coach to those who have bounced from so-called dialect coach to so-called dialect coach with unhappy results. The frequency of this question sheds light on just how challenging (and frustrating) the process of locating the right person can be.
So what makes a “good” dialect coach?
The answer to this question will, in the end, be personal, but generally refers to someone who is professionally qualified and who is a great fit for your personality and learning style.
Qualified dialect coaches come to their
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