Whether you're
an actor needing dialect instruction, a director looking
for a dialect coach, an ESL student seeking "English as a second
language" materials, a regional dialect speaker wanting "accent
reduction," an on-air talent searching for voice coaching or voice-over instruction, a stand-up comic working on your character voices
or someone who wants to learn an accent just for fun, you've come to the right
place! Paul Meier has been teaching British and American dialects (Yorkshire dialect, Scottish dialect, Cockney dialect, New York dialect), and foreign language accents (French accent, German accent, Russian accent etc.) for over 25 years in the U.S.A.
and his native England, coaching some of the biggest names in movies — Tobey Maguire of Spiderman fame, for example — and hundreds of
plays and musicals. And he helps those needing "English as a
Second Language" or who want to "lose" their accent. With his long experience
as a voice-over artist (the voice of Wal-mart's Smiley),
and as an actor in audio books (Ayn Rand's Anthem), he's uniquely qualified to help others
in these fields. Welcome to Paul Meier Dialect Services.
Hear Paul Meier interviewed on npr's All Things Considered, discussing the use of dialect in films nominated for the 2005 Academy Awards. More...
His books, booklets and CDs have been developed over a 20-year period and, simply put, they work! Paul Meier's resources are designed for success:
• They're easy to follow, producing instant results.
• No prior skills are needed, yet the materials are rigorous enough to challenge
the experienced dialect student.
• And they're fun to work with!
They've helped hundreds of people, from famous actors to his recent client in Nebraska who simply wanted "to read Harry Potter books in British dialect to my fourth grade class."
Good luck with all your dialect work!
Single-Dialect Booklets/CDs & eBooks
Each instructional booklet contains its own CD, analyzing and demonstrating the signature sounds of the accent or dialect. Paul clearly discusses and demonstrates rhythm, intonation, and tonal placement, inviting you to repeat the exercises. Each booklet/CD culminates in two audition monologues (one male and one female) from a play or film requiring that dialect, so you're guaranteed at least one perfect dialect piece in your audition repertoire!
Click the "pic" to order these 24 single accents and dialects: Afrikaans, American Deep South, American Southern (Kentucky/Tennessee), Australian, Cockney, Downeast New England, French, General American, German, Hampshire, Indian (East Indian), Irish, Italian, Liverpool, New York, Northern Ireland, Russian, Scottish, South Boston, Spanish, Standard British English (RP), Welsh, Yiddish, and Yorkshire.
Dialect Books
with CDs
Each of these is a collection of Paul's dialect material — CDs and text sturdily bound into a handsome work-book. Accents and Dialects for Stage and Screen contains all 24 accents and dialects that Paul currently offers; while Dialects of the British Isles features nine of the most often-used British and Irish dialects. Click the "pic" to save 80% over the cost of the individual booklets!
Dialect
CDs for Plays and Musicals
You've learned the dialect with one of Paul's booklets and CDs but now you've won a dialect role and need help with your character's lines. Or you're producing Cabaret, My Fair Lady, or Streetcar Named Desire but your budget won't stretch to hiring a dialect coach in person. Paul is the only dialect coach in the business currently offering CDs that coach these and hundreds of other specific shows (one CD per character). Whether you're doing the show in the village hall or a big-city Equity venue, click the "pic" to learn how your company can enjoy this unique service.
In-Person
Dialect Coaching for Film & Theatre
Need a top-flight dialect coach on set for your current film or play? Click the "pic" to learn more about booking Paul for a few days or for your entire shoot!
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Phone-Coaching
No matter how hard you've studied Paul's materials, you want to know you're doing it right. Or your agent just called, and at tomorrow's audition you need a flawless Russian, Cockney or Aussie accent. Or you're shooting a low-budget indie and your actors need a dialect for next week's scenes. Book a phone-coaching session with Paul right away! Click the "pic" for more details.
Accent-Reduction
Products & Services
Perhaps you speak a regional dialect that hampers you professionally or socially? Perhaps English is your second language and you want to lose all traces of your accent? Click the "pic" and visit the page just for you!
Call Center Products and Services
We provide training systems for call centers and other businesses who need either British or American English pronunciation to deal more successfully with their international customers. Dialect recognition and comprehension training is also provided. Click the “pic” to find out more about our speech-training products and services for international businesses.
Voice-Over
Wanting to extend your dialect range in voice-overs? Need coaching for a dialect audition or tomorrow morning's gig? Need help producing your first demo? Voice-over is a special skill and you want an experienced teacher and practitioner to guide you. Click the "pic" to find out how Paul can help you.
Custom
Recordings
Paul works with a large variety of clients from his studio, shipping custom
CDs, sending mp3 recordings by email, or creating download files, often providing
same-day service! Click the pic to find
out more.
Workshops
Whatever you're working on, Paul can coach your group through a workshop designed especially to suit your needs.
Payment
Options
Paul Meier Dialect Services uses the high-security PayPal® as its on-line payment portal. We also have options for payment by check, money order, electronic transfer, and purchase order; accepting some currencies other than U.S. dollars. Click the "pic" for details.
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