Mastering the New York Accent
Stephanie Lam
This course is designed for actors and performers eager to master the New York accent. This course offers a rich, immersive experience that captures the essence of New York's accent.
Dive into the diverse sounds of the city, from the energetic pulse of Manhattan to the distinct vibes of Brooklyn and Queens. This course provides an extensive exploration of the nuances that define the New York accent, including vowel shifts, consonant variations, and the rhythm and melody that set this accent apart. Examples of common New York phrases and expressions are included as well as historic examples.
Participants will gain access to a wealth of practical exercises aimed at honing their accent skills, ensuring they can deliver performances with authenticity and confidence. Through engaging audio lessons, you'll learn to navigate the complexities of the accent, incorporating it seamlessly into your acting repertoire.
Our curriculum is enriched with real-world dialogues and scenarios, offering a contextual understanding that bridges the gap between learning and practical application. This approach ensures that actors can adapt their new accent skills to various roles, from stage performances to screen acting.
Ideal for actors at any stage of their career, this course emphasizes flexibility, allowing learners to progress at their own pace and repeat the sessions as much as needed.
Join us to build and extent your accent repertoire, open up casting opportunities, enhance your performances, and embrace the vibrant, dynamic spirit of New York in your acting career.
Duration - 45m.
Author - Stephanie Lam.
Narrator - Andrew Stark.
Published Date - Monday, 15 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Stephanie Lam ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This course is designed for actors and performers eager to master the New York accent. This course offers a rich, immersive experience that captures the essence of New York's accent. Dive into the diverse sounds of the city, from the energetic pulse of Manhattan to the distinct vibes of Brooklyn and Queens. This course provides an extensive exploration of the nuances that define the New York accent, including vowel shifts, consonant variations, and the rhythm and melody that set this accent apart. Examples of common New York phrases and expressions are included as well as historic examples. Participants will gain access to a wealth of practical exercises aimed at honing their accent skills, ensuring they can deliver performances with authenticity and confidence. Through engaging audio lessons, you'll learn to navigate the complexities of the accent, incorporating it seamlessly into your acting repertoire. Our curriculum is enriched with real-world dialogues and scenarios, offering a contextual understanding that bridges the gap between learning and practical application. This approach ensures that actors can adapt their new accent skills to various roles, from stage performances to screen acting. Ideal for actors at any stage of their career, this course emphasizes flexibility, allowing learners to progress at their own pace and repeat the sessions as much as needed. Join us to build and extent your accent repertoire, open up casting opportunities, enhance your performances, and embrace the vibrant, dynamic spirit of New York in your acting career. Duration - 45m. Author - Stephanie Lam. Narrator - Andrew Stark. Published Date - Monday, 15 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Stephanie Lam ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Introduction
Duration:00:01:10
Warm Up
Duration:00:02:02
U.S. Accent Overview
Duration:00:05:59
New York Word Pronunciation
Duration:00:03:01
Practice Session A
Duration:00:02:45
New York Traits
Duration:00:02:40
Practice Session B
Duration:00:01:53
New York Phrases
Duration:00:03:32
Example: Historic 1
Duration:00:05:21
Rhythm of American Speech
Duration:00:02:55
Example: Female 1980s
Duration:00:01:06
Guidance on Self Assessment
Duration:00:04:24
Example: Historic 2
Duration:00:05:17
Final Tips
Duration:00:02:50
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:15