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Accent Reduction with Alex R.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 16+
Speaks Spanish, Italian, ,
Teaching since 2011
Artist Diploma in Opera Performance
  • 3 Repeated Students

Hone your English pronunciation skills to speak with confidence and clarity

I am a professional opera singer and have studied diction and languages for 12 years. I have a special musican’s ear for the subtleties of language and a lot of tools to help you reach your communication goals in speaking American English! As someone who is often performing in other languages myself, I am personally acquainted with the challenges of mastering pronunciation and accents and I am excited about sharing what I’ve learned in my own journey with others. I like to think of this more as "accent acquisition" as opposed to "accent reduction" - we all have an accent! My goal is to help you speak English clearly and comfortably so that you can communicate with others with confidence.

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Teaching Hours

Monday
3:30 AM-9 AM
Tuesday
3:30 AM-11:15 AM
Wednesday
6:30 AM-11:15 AM
Thursday
3:30 AM-11:15 AM
Friday
3:30 AM-9 AM
Sunday
6 AM-10:15 AM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$60

About Alex R.

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Hi there! My name is Alex; I’m a professional opera singer and I have a passion for the voice as a tool of communication and expression. I love languages and have had the opportunity to sing in many for my job (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and more!), which entails not only knowing how to pronounce the sounds of the languages and know what I'm singing about, but also know how to be expressive in a different language. I'm here to give you some of the tools I use when mastering pronunciation and communication in a new language to hone your own English clarity and confidence, whether English is your 1st, 2nd, or 6th language! I also love helping singers and non-singers alike learn how best to use this amazing instrument we all carry around with us every day. I focus on vocal support and health, projection, and vocal and mental clarity, all of which will help you sing or speak with confidence and purpose. I look forward to meeting and working with you!

Alex Videos

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Never Miss a Beat
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Never Miss a Beat

Intermediate
What is the International Phonetic Alphabet?
English (ESL)
10:58
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Alex R.

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What is the International Phonetic Alphabet?

Intermediate
Blend Your Vocal Registers
Singing
13:25
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Alex R.

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Blend Your Vocal Registers

Advanced
Daily Breathing Routine
Singing
09:38
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Alex R.

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Daily Breathing Routine

Fundamentals
Pronounce W - V - F
English (ESL)
04:33
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Alex R.

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Pronounce W - V - F

Intermediate
How to Pronounce "W"
English (ESL)
06:41
Alex R.

Alex R.

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How to Pronounce "W"

Beginner
How to Stand When You Sing
Singing
10:01
Alex R.

Alex R.

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How to Stand When You Sing

Fundamentals
Pronounce the 23 Vowels of American English
English (ESL)
27:57
Alex R.

Alex R.

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Pronounce the 23 Vowels of American English

Intermediate
How to Project Your Voice
Singing
12:15
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Alex R.

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How to Project Your Voice

Fundamentals
Warm-Up for Vocal Fatigue
Singing
10:46
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Alex R.

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Warm-Up for Vocal Fatigue

Fundamentals
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33 Reviews
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Great teaching sessions. Alex has the knowledge and experience, especially the patience to coach me. Highly recommended
Posted Dec 12, 2023
Joel Moraga
Teacher's studio
Alexandra really exceed my expectations helping me with the right tips at the right moment with the right material. ( material and links that I still using). She's totally prepare in every class and always open to teach you and answer your any question. Totally worth it!
Posted Apr 25, 2023
yehuda
Teacher's studio
Great first lesson. Right from the beginning Alex taught useful things and elevated my confidence in a very kind approach.
Posted Mar 5, 2023
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Experience

Private Accent and Diction Teacher

Jan, 2019 - Present

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Private Speaking Voice Teacher

Jan, 2019 - Present

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Private Voice Teacher

Jan, 2017 - Present

Freelance, TakeLessons, and more!

Private English Tutor

Jan, 2011 - Present

Freelance!

Opera Singer

Nov, 2009 - Present

San Diego Opera

Opera Singer

Aug, 2009 - Present

Freelance!

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Sep, 2007 - May, 2011

Point Loma Nazarene University

Artist Diploma in Opera Performance

Sep, 2014 - May, 2016

Boston University

Awards

First Prize

Oct, 2013

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, San Diego Region

Finalist

Aug, 2020

McCammon Voice Competition

Winner

Jun, 2017

Musical Merit Foundation of Greater San Diego

Affiliations

American Guild of Musical Artists

Oct, 2009

An American labor union that represents 8,000 current and retired opera singers, ballet and other dancers, opera directors, backstage production personnel at opera and dance companies, and figure skaters.

Opera America

May, 2018

OPERA America draws on resources and expertise from within and beyond the opera field to advance a mutually beneficial agenda that serves and strengthens the field through programs in the following categories: Creation: Artistic services that help artists and companies increase the creativity and excellence of opera productions, especially North American works; Presentation: Opera company services that address the specific needs of staff, trustees and volunteers; Enjoyment: Education, audience development and community services that increase all forms of opera appreciation.

Languages

French

Limited Proficiency

Spanish

Limited Proficiency

Italian

Limited Proficiency

German

Professional Proficiency

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