Beginner Acting

NIDA Online: The General American Accent

Locations Online
Course Fee $195.00
Duration 3 Sessions
Age Requirements 18+
AT ONLINE
Sun 11 May - Sun 25 May 2025
Online Delivery
10:00am - 12:00pm AEDT
$195 $176
AT OTHER LOCATIONS

NIDA Online: The General American Accent

Overview

Boost your vocal confidence and flexibility with NIDA Open’s specialised online dialect training courses. Experience the nuances that bring accents to life in performance, and understand the phonetics and technical essentials of performing the General American accent.  

The course sessions are hosted by our experienced teaching artists who come with vast industry experience and training knowledge.  A range of practical activities, suitable for remote learning, will immerse you in the intricacies of phonetics, the mechanics of articulation, facial muscle engagement and precise oral placement. Learn and practice the technical essentials of The General American accent and apply the skills to a variety of short texts to enhance character. Whether you’re auditioning for roles, preparing for performances, or aiming to expand your acting repertoire, this course will provide you with the foundational tools to master one of the most sought-after accents in the industry. 

Deliver: Online, 3 × 2 hour sessions 

Self-directed learning: 60 min vocal exercises and practice as well as text work between classes 

Components

  • Develop an appreciation for Phonetics as you learn the technical essentials of The General American accent and its variations 
  • Apply the technique to a variety of short texts 
  • Improve your vocal clarity and creative expression when performing in dialect 

Level

This course is Beginner level.

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