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I've Tried To Learn American Accents & It Didn't Work. Is There Hope For Me?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerWhy can't I learn an american accent?
Will I ever learn an american accent?
How can I embrace the american accent?
Why can't I nail the american accent?
Will I ever perfect america... -
What Casting Types Would Lend Itself To My Natural Australian Accent?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerWhat roles are good for Aussies?
When should I use my australian accent?
Can I use my Australian accent in auditions?
Am I allowed to use my Aussie accent for roles?
What types of ... -
The CD Has Asked Me To Use My Natural Accent But I Haven't Practiced! Help!
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerIn the middle of my audition, the Casting Director has asked me to use my natural accent but I haven't practiced it that way! Help!
Can I say no to the CD if I haven't practiced th... -
How Much Should I Expect To Pay An Accent Coach?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerHow expensive is accent coaching?
What is the cheapest I could pay for accent coaching?
What is the highest I should expect to pay for accent coaching?
Why are some accent coaches ... -
Should I Just Come To America & Lose My Natural Accent Entirely?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerI'm from an English speaking country, should I just come to America and lose my natural accent entirely?
How can I immerse myself in the american accent?
Should I talk in an ameri... -
What Casting Types Lend Itself To Trying An Audition In A British Accent?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerWhat roles are going for the english accent?
What roles are suited for the British accent?
Is British good for villain roles?
If I am playing intelligent is that good for the Briti... -
How Can I Find The Shows That Use Actors From My Country?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerAny tips on tracking the success of foreign actors?
How can I find out what shows hire my countryman?
What shows favor foreign actors?
What shows only hire american?
Are their show... -
Should I Reveal My Natural Accent After My Auditon?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerIs their an advantage to revealing my natural accent after my audition?
Is their a disadvantage in revealing my natural accent after my audition?
Will casting be impressed if I rev... -
Why Do They Call It A General American Accent?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerWhere is the general American Accent from?
Why is it called a general American accent?
What American accent is general?
What region is the general American accent from?
Why is it c... -
If I Can't Do An American Accent, Can I Still Get Acting Work In The USA?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerWhat kind of work can I get if I can't do an american accent?
Can I get work in the US without a US accent?
I can't do a US accent, should I not come to US?
Should I perfect my US... -
Can I List A Language On My Resume & Learn It Once I Book The Job?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerCan I lie about languages on my resume?
Can I just learn a language when I get the audition?
Should I just say I can speak all languages and work it out later?
Is lying about langu... -
What American Accent Should I Learn?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerWhat is a general american accent?
What american accents work the most in tv and film?
What kind of american accent do I need to work in film and tv?
What is the most common americ... -
Can I List An Accent On My Resume & Learn It Once I Book The Job?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerHow good at an accent do I need to be before listing it on my resume?
What does expert level at an accent mean?
How fluent at an accent do I need to be before listing it on my res... -
How Long Should It Take Me To Learn A New Accent?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerHow much time do I need to spend learning an accent?
How long does accent work take?
What is the time frame to learn a new accent?
Will it take long to add an accent?
Can I learn a... -
What Exercises Can I Do To Strengthen My Muscles For Learning A New Accent?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerAre there exercises I can do to strengthen my muscles for learning a new accent?
What kind of exercises warm up a french accent?
What exercises warm up an english accent?
What exe... -
Should I Reveal My Natural Accent In My Self Tape Auditon?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerIs their an advantage to showing my natural accent in my self tape?
Is their a disadvantage in showing my natural accent in my self tape?
Do I slate in my natural accent?
Should I ... -
I Always Fall Out Of My Accent When I Am Redirected! What Am I Doing Wrong?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerHow can I stay in accent?
How can I make my accent more consistent?
Why do I fall out of accent?
How do I stay calm when doing an accent?
Why is my accent inconsistent? -
If I Already Speak English, What Language Should I Learn For Acting?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerIs their value in adding languages to my skillset?
Any upside to learning languages for my acting career?
What does fluent mean when it comes to languages?
Will adding a language h... -
Can I Go To An Audition For An American Role & Use My Natural Accent?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerCan I go to an audition for an American role and use my natural accent in the scene in order to stand out?
Will I stand out if I use my natural accent?
Should I ignore castings req... -
Is It Helpful That I Speak Another Language For Acting In Hollywood?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerHow fluent at a second language do I need to be before listing it on my resume?
Are second languages valued in hollywood?
How good an spanish do I need to be to be on spanish tv?
S... -
Why Is My US Accent Southern & How Can I Make It A Normal US Accent?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerMy general accent keeps going southern - help!
Why can't I do a general accent?
What are the traps for learning a US accent?
Why is my american accent southern?
Why does my general... -
What Is A Mid-Atlantic American Accent?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerWhere does the Mid-Atlantic American accent come from?
Where is the Mid-Atlantic American accent from?
How do I do the Mid-Atlantic American?
Is the Mid-Atlantic American accent a ... -
Should I Do The Accent Associated From The City In Which The Show Exists?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerIf the show is set in (ie. New York, Boston) should automatically I do the accent associated from the city?
What accent should I use for each show?
How can I work out what accent t... -
Can I Have A Voice Over Career With A Thick Accent?
with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
www.VOHeroes.com
www.Rehearsal.proIs it bad to have a thick mid western accent?
Will my heavy southern accent be a hindrance in my vo career?
Does my english accent hurt my vo career?
Do I need ...
