Whether you're an actor wanting instruction and coaching in dialects, voice-over, or Shakespeare; an ESL student;a regional dialect speaker needing "accent reduction;" 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, etc.), and foreign language accents (French accent, German accent, Russian accent etc.) for over 30 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, films, and musicals. 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.
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NEW! ONLINE WORKSHOPS! Attend a Paul Meier workshop without even leaving home! All you need is a Webcam. See Paul's 2010 Workshop Schedule for details.
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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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Skype/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 Skype/phone-coaching session with Paul right away! Click the "pic" for more details.
Online Workshops
Whatever you're working on, Paul can coach you, or your group, through an online workshop designed especially to suit your needs. Click the "pic" for more details.
Training & Certification
We offer one-on-one Skype/phone-coaching and online workshops to both actors and instructors/coaches. Whether you are in the entertainment industry or the accent modification field, training and certification from Paul Meier will be certain to enhance your capabilities and credentials. Click the "pic" for more details.
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.
Shakespeare
In addition to his celebrated work with accents and dialects, Paul is a master teacher and coach in Shakespeare's works. He has helped hundreds of actors embrace the language of Shakespeare's plays with clarity and authority. Click the "pic" to access Paul's work for the classical actor, including his new eBook, Voicing Shakespeare.
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.
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.
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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