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Access Accents
- General American - An Accent Training Resource for Actors
- Narrated by: Penny Dyer, Samuel Barnett
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment & Performing Arts
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Access Accents bring the highly sought-after voice techniques of top voice coach Penny Dyer to the actor's audio device. They offer a unique opportunity to prepare for auditions at short notice.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-02-18
Struggling with this accent
I loved the way it felt like a inclusive lesson and would recommend this to anyone struggling. I feel a lot more confident in trying and failing and taking it step by step. Great work Penny!!
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- Parampal
- 17-06-15
Too brief
Started great but too brief otherwise. Great basic foundation though. I think I needs to buy CDs which they suggest
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