In this episode, we go through some of the consonants using IPA.

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Episode 26: Consonants, Part 1

How's that voice coming along? Feel like some advanced vocal exercises? Ready or not, here they come!

Episode 25: Advanced Vocal Exercises

This week we move on to combining vowel sounds. Woohoo!

Episode 24: Diphthongs

We've been working hard, so now it's time to have some fun!

Episode 23: Fun with Dialects

So, the last two weeks, we talked about front vowels. Today, we tackle the back vowels!

Episode 22: Back Vowels

Got some feedback that I went too quickly & could've explained better during the last podcast. I hope this clears things up! :)

Episode 21: Clarification of Front Vowels

This week we're learning Standard American Speech, using the specificity of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Find the chart here: http://web.uvic.ca/ling/resources/ipa/charts/IPAlab/IPAlab.htm

Episode 20: Standard American Speech--Front Vowels

This week, we up the ante a little bit as far as your vocal development is concerned. Have fun!

Episode 19: Intermediate Vocal Exercises

This week is all about jump-starting your natural voice. Step in and have fun!

Episode 18: Beginning Vocal Exercises

For this episode, I teach you how to release habitual tension from your bodies. The release of tension will allow your natural voice to surface. In addition, your presence will increase.

Episode 17: Tension Release Exercise

We're taking some time this week to talk about one of an actor's most important tools: the voice!

Episode 16: Intro to Voice

The major focus of this episode is putting together a demo reel, with some ideas for marketing ourselves "on the cheap".

Episode 15: Marketing--The Reel

Getting a great headshot and constructing a solid resume are the topics for this week's podcast. Next week? The reel!

Episode 14: Marketing--The Headshot & Resume

This week's episode isn't really an episode. It's my reel. I wanted everyone to have a chance to see it, so that we could talk about marketing more in depth next week.

Episode 13: My Demo Reel

Animal imagery and physical tasks are the focus of this second part episode dealing with movement. Don't just listen. Do it! :)

Episode 12 Movement Part 2

Acting without the Drama delves into the practical ways that actors can approach the craft of acting in order to create magic in their performances.

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