Accent Modification
What Is It?
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Accent Modification is the process of working towards a more neutral, region-less speaking voice. People seeking this service might speak English as a second language, or perhaps have a very strong regional dialect. I can help you achieve a more General American sound in your everyday life.
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Sometimes people call this type of work "Accent Reduction", a term which I find demeaning -- I don't want to "reduce" any part of you, rather I want to teach you a new set of skills. Click here to read a blog post I wrote about it.
Why Do I Need It?
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Let's be clear -- you probably don't need Accent Modification lessons. Some reasons you might want to seek this type of training include:
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To be understood more clearly when speaking English
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To advance in your career
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To better assimilate into your community
Regardless of your reasoning, underneath is likely a desire to fit in.
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My number one goal, no matter the client, is to help them regain confidence in their speaking voice by learning to view their voice as an asset, not a liability.
How Does It Work?
We'll meet virtually on a recurring basis, typically once per week. I'll help you understand your own accent, how it differs from a General American dialect, and what steps you can take to modify your accent. My rate is $100 USD per hour, with a 20% discount if you pre-purchase 5 or more lessons.
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As each person I work with is unique, I do not offer a one-sized-fits-all approach. Acquiring a new accent is a lengthy approach, akin to mastering a new instrument -- therefore most of the work you do will be outside of our time together, and I aim to give you the tools necessary to succeed independently.
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Because of how individualized this process is, it's impossible to give you an estimate of how long the process will take. But I can tell you that most of my clients begin to notice results within a few months.
