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Accent Reduction with Vandi E.

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Teaches all skill levels
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Speaks Spanish, French, German, Italian
Teaching since 2011
Music Production
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Refine Your Speech: Accent Reduction Coaching with an Experienced Linguist

In our accent reduction lessons, you can expect a comprehensive and personalized approach tailored to your specific needs and goals. With my expertise as a Native American English speaker, extensive training in diction, public speaking, vocal pedagogy, and voice for the actor, along with years of private coaching experience, I am dedicated to helping you achieve the desired results in improving your accent. Here's what you can expect to learn during our accent reduction lessons: Pronunciation: We will focus on refining your pronunciation of individual sounds and identifying any specific areas where your accent may be hindering your clarity. Through targeted exercises and drills, we will work on correcting any mispronunciations and help you achieve more accurate and natural-sounding speech. Intonation and Rhythm: Developing proper intonation and rhythm is crucial for sounding more like a native speaker. We will explore the melody and cadence of English speech, emphasizing stress patterns, sentence phrasing, and appropriate word emphasis. This will help you convey meaning effectively and enhance your overall communication skills. Vocabulary and Idiomatic Expressions: To sound more natural and fluent, it's essential to expand your vocabulary and incorporate idiomatic expressions commonly used by native English speakers. We will explore relevant vocabulary related to your specific needs or professional field and work on incorporating these terms seamlessly into your speech. Speech Patterns and Prosody: We will delve into the subtle nuances of English speech patterns and prosody, including word stress, sentence stress, and intonational patterns. By mastering these elements, you will be able to convey emotions, intentions, and emphasis more accurately, making your speech more engaging and persuasive. Cultural Context: Understanding the cultural context behind language use is crucial for effective communication. We will explore cultural nuances, social conventions, and idiomatic expressions, ensuring that your speech reflects not just accurate pronunciation but also a deeper understanding of the English language and its cultural implications. Independent Practice: Alongside our lessons, I will provide you with tailored exercises, resources, and guidance for independent practice. These materials will enable you to reinforce what you've learned during our sessions and continue honing your accent even outside the classroom. Throughout our accent reduction lessons, my aim is to create a supportive and collaborative learning environment where you feel comfortable and motivated to improve your accent. Together, we will work towards helping you enhance your communication skills, sound more professional, and connect authentically with others. When it comes to accent reduction, the subject specialties can vary based on the specific needs and goals of the individual. Here are some common subject specialties that can be addressed in accent reduction lessons: Vowel Sounds: Focusing on the correct production of vowel sounds is crucial for improving accent clarity. Special attention can be given to differentiating between similar vowel sounds, such as /ɪ/ and /iː/, or /æ/ and /ɛ/. Consonant Sounds: Understanding and accurately producing consonant sounds can greatly enhance accent reduction efforts. Particular emphasis can be placed on challenging sounds like /θ/ and /ð/ (as in "think" and "that") or /r/ and /l/. Word Stress and Syllable Patterns: Mastering word stress patterns and syllable divisions can significantly improve the natural flow and rhythm of spoken English. This includes recognizing and applying primary and secondary stress, as well as understanding syllable structure. Intonation and Pitch Patterns: Intonation refers to the rise and fall of the voice while speaking, and pitch patterns involve variations in pitch within sentences. Focusing on appropriate intonation and pitch patterns can help convey meaning, emotion, and intention accurately. Linking and Blending: Enhancing skills in linking and blending sounds between words is essential for smooth and connected speech. This involves understanding how sounds interact and change when they occur at word boundaries. Reduction of Mother Tongue Influence: Addressing specific challenges posed by the student's native language can be a specialized focus. Identifying and correcting mother tongue interference can help minimize accent-related issues. Speech Rate and Pausing: Adjusting speech rate and incorporating appropriate pausing can contribute to clearer and more effective communication. This includes understanding when to pause for emphasis or to allow for comprehension. Pronunciation of Specific Professional Terminology: For individuals seeking accent reduction in a particular professional field, specialized vocabulary and terminology can be incorporated into lessons. This ensures accurate pronunciation within the context of their work or industry. Regional Accent Modification: Some individuals may wish to modify or reduce a regional accent specific to a particular geographical area. Addressing regional variations and working towards a more standardized accent can be a specialized focus. Remember, these subject specialties are not exhaustive and can be tailored to individual needs. A qualified accent reduction coach can assess your specific requirements and develop a customized curriculum to help you achieve your accent reduction goals effectively.

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East Brookside Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
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Teaching Hours

Monday
6:30 AM-7:45 AM
9:15 AM-11:30 AM
2:30 PM-4 PM
5 PM-7 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM-7 AM
8:15 AM-11:30 AM
12:45 PM-1:15 PM
2 PM-4 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM-8:15 AM
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
1 PM-1:45 PM
4:30 PM-7 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM-7 AM
10 AM-11:15 AM
12:45 PM-3 PM
4 PM-7 PM
Friday
6:30 AM-10:15 AM
11:30 AM-4 PM
Sunday
9 AM-12 PM
1:15 PM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$70
75 minutes
$85
90 minutes
$100
105 minutes
$115
120 minutes
$130

About Vandi E.

4.8
(125)
Vandi has extensive performance experience in multiple genres: professionally with opera, orchestra, chamber music, musical theater, straight theater, film, sacred works, church music, jazz, and contemporary music. Credentials: Russian Opera Workshop-Philadelphia 2020 Opera Programs Berlin-2020 Shenandoah University CCM Styles Vocal Pedagogy Summer Institute-2020 Meisner Training-Phoenix Theater with Bill Simmons 2017-2018 Destruction in Decatur 2017-Broadsword and Rapier and Dagger SAFD Certifications Crittenden Opera Workshop 2017-Washington D.C. CISCO 2017-Stage Combat Certifications Vianden Summer Program 2016-Luxembourg CISCO 2016-Stage Combat Certifications MM in Vocal Performance, the University of Akron, May 2015 BFA in Musical Theater, Shorter University, May 2011 (Theatre minor and Equivalent of a piano minor) Cosmetology Instructor's Certification and License, Gadsden State Community College, May 2007 Cosmetology Certification and License, May 2006
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Lisa
Online
My first impression of Vandi is that she is passionate about what she does, possesses a great deal of knowledge and training pertaining to singing, training the muscles involved with singing and overall growth and development as a singer. She was super friendly, organized, and encouraging! Just what I needed. I couldn’t be more excited about starting this journey with her!
Posted Dec 12, 2023
Laura
Teacher's studio
Always positive, encouraging and pleasant. Very professional and focused on getting you to improve your voice or speech patterns. Has many exercises to improve your own problems and can quickly switch to help you with new problems as they develop.Knowledgeable about vocal anatomy and public perceptions of different speech types which helps you recognize and understand what is happening as you speak. I highly recommend Vandi and after doing this realize how important it is for any person who speaks - which is mostly everyone - to be cognizant of your own voice patterns and how to influence them
Posted Oct 25, 2023
Laura
Teacher's studio
Always positive, encouraging and pleasant. Very professional and focused on getting you to improve your voice or speech patterns. Has many exercises to improve your own problems and can quickly switch to help you with new problems as they develop.Knowledgeable about vocal anatomy and public perceptions of different speech types which helps you recognize and understand what is happening as you speak. I highly recommend Vandi and after doing this realize how important it is for any person who speaks - which is mostly everyone - to be cognizant of your own voice patterns and how to influence them
Posted Oct 25, 2023
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Church Musician

Jan, 2020 - Present

Zionsville United Methodist Church

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Feb, 2023 - Feb, 2023

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Young Artist

Jun, 2020 - Jun, 2020

IBA-Bavaria

Fellowship

May, 2020 - May, 2020

Alexander Intensive-NYC

Young Artist

Mar, 2020 - Mar, 2020

Syracuse Opera

Singer/Songwriter/Producer

Jan, 2020 - Present

Vandi Lynnae

Mary

May, 2019 - Jun, 2019

The Rock Musical

Singer/Pianist/Songwriter

Jan, 2019 - Present

Riding Roughshod

Country/Rock Band

Director-Broadway Bound for Teens

Jan, 2019 - Mar, 2020

DMPAC

Singer

Dec, 2018 - Present

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Singer in Yuletide Celebration, A Night in Paris, Harry Potter Movie Score, Stravinsky Firebird Remix/Response

Co-Founder/Instructor-Voice, Dance Choreography, Movement, Directing

Jun, 2018 - Present

Indianapolis Opera Workshop

Co-Founder and Instructor at the Indianapolis Opera Workshop with Marion University

Singer

May, 2018 - Oct, 2018

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

Lois/Bianca-Kiss Me Kate Trio-Trouble in Tahiti

Actress/Singer

Dec, 2017 - Dec, 2017

Beef and Boards Dinner Theater

A Christmas Carol

Actress/Singer

Nov, 2017 - Nov, 2017

Theater at the Fort

The Old Man and the Sea

Opera Singer

Jun, 2017 - Jun, 2017

Crittenden Opera Workshop 2017

Performer in Opera Scenes from Sacred Marriage, Bartered Bride, and The Old Maid and the Thief

Artistic Director, Stunt Choreographer, Hair and Makeup Designer, Vocal and Acting Coach, Costuming

Jun, 2017 - Jun, 2017

M3 Musical Theatre Kids Camp

The Wizard of Oz Kids Production Ages 5-14

Stage Combatant

May, 2017 - Jun, 2017

CISCO 2017

SAFD Certified in Sword and Shield, Small Sword, and Theatrical Firearms Safety DAI Certified in Unarmed and Broadsword SAFD Renewal of Rapier and Dagger and Unarmed Combat

Jazz Vocalist

Jan, 2017 - Dec, 2017

Omnivore

Jazz Vocalist

Vianden Music Festival Summer Program and Festival Performer

Aug, 2016 - Aug, 2016

Vianden Festival

Attended Summer Training Program and Performed in the Vianden Music Festival

Artistic Director

Jun, 2016 - Jun, 2016

M3 Musical Theatre Kids Camp

Aladdin Kids Production Ages 5-14

CISCO 2016

May, 2016 - May, 2016

Central Illinois Stage Combat Workshop

Eureka College and Western Illinois University: SAFD Certified in Theatrical Firearms Safety SAFD Basic Pass in Knife SAFD Recommended Pass in Quarterstaff DAI Certified in Rapier & Dagger DAI Certified in Single Rapier

Artistic Director

Jan, 2016 - Dec, 2020

M3 Theatre Camp

Voice & Piano Teacher

Nov, 2015 - Present

Music Studio

Teaching Private Voice and Piano Lessons Performing in Recitals and Concerts

Film/Commercial/Voice-over/Modeling

May, 2015 - Present

Talent Fusion Agency

Lighted Path Worship Leader and Coordinator

Jan, 2013 - May, 2015

Advent Lutheran Church

Organized Contemporary Worship Services, Coordinated Praise Band and Tech Team Schedules, Planned Music for Worship Services, Ran Band Rehearsals, Attended Meetings with the Pastor, Discipleship Coordinator, and Worship Committee to Coordinate Weekly Service Themes and Creatively Brainstorm about New Ministries, Special Sermon Series, and Seasonal Bible Studies and Events, Screened and Selected New Volunteers and Hired Musicians, Recruited Volunteers for Music and Tech Team Positions, Arranged Musical Selections for Youth Band and Coordinated all Youth Band Activities, Prepared Special Music Selections and Held Extra Rehearsals with Special Music Performers, Sang with Lighted Path Worship Band and the Traditional Service Choir

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Jan, 2013 - May, 2015

University of Akron

Performed all Commencement Ceremonies, leads in operas, and sang for fundraising events, Instructed university courses and substitute taught for faculty, taught private studio lessons, organized educational events for students, promoted the music program to visiting potential students, publicly represented the school at events on and off campus, assisted professors with office duties and organizing materials for their classes

Music Intern

Aug, 2009 - May, 2011

North Broad Baptist Church

Shop Assistant

Aug, 2009 - May, 2011

Shorter College

Building Sets, Scene Painting, Lighting, Sound

Hair and Makeup Designer

Aug, 2007 - May, 2011

Shorter College

Opera, Theater, Musical Theater

VBS Teacher and Music Leader

Jun, 2005 - Aug, 2007

Enon Grove Baptist Church

Worship Band Vocalist and Pianist

Jan, 2005 - Aug, 2007

Enon Grove Baptist Church

AWANA Preschool Director

Jan, 2005 - Aug, 2007

Enon Grove Baptist Church

Lifeguard, Volunteer Swim Coach, and Swimming Lesson Teacher

May, 2004 - Aug, 2007

Centre Parks and Rec./Fort Payne Wildcats

Education

Cosmetology & Cosmetology Instructor

Jan, 2004 - May, 2007

Gadsden State Community College

Music Production

Jan, 2021

Azmyth School of Music Technology

Contemporary Commercial Music Pedagogy

May, 2020 - Aug, 2020

Shenandoah University

Master of Music in Vocal Performance

Jan, 2013 - May, 2015

University of Akron

BFA in Musical Theater Performance

Aug, 2007 - May, 2011

Shorter University

Certifications

Cosmetology Licensure & Cosmetology Instructor License

May, 2007

Gadsden State Community College

Unarmed Combat

Jun, 2017

DAI

Broadsword

Jun, 2017

DAI

Theatrical Firearms Safety

Jun, 2017

SAFD

Rapier and Dagger

Jun, 2017

SAFD

Renewal

Sword and Shield

Jun, 2017

SAFD

Smallsword

Jun, 2017

SAFD

Unarmed Combat

Jun, 2017

SAFD

Renewal

Knife

Jun, 2016

SAFD

Rapier & Dagger

Jun, 2016

Dueling Arts International

Single Rapier

Jun, 2016

Dueling Arts International

Theatrical Firearms Safety

Jun, 2016

SAFD

Quarterstaff

Jun, 2016

SAFD

Recommended Pass

Unarmed combat and Rapier & Dagger

Aug, 2011

SAFD & BASSC

Stage combat certification. Expired August of 2014

Awards

Member

Jan, 2006

National Technical Honors Society

Quarter Finalist-Emerging Professional (Classical Voice)

Apr, 2020

Classical Singer

Quarter Finalist-Musical Theatre Young Professional

Apr, 2020

Classical Singer

Graduate Student of the Year in Voice

Apr, 2015

University of Akron

2nd Place Tannenbaum Mozart Competition

Mar, 2015

University of Akron

University of Akron Student NATS Vice President

Aug, 2014

Student NATS

National NATS Semi-finalist

Jul, 2014

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Tuesday Musical Finalist

Mar, 2014

Tuesday Musical Association

3rd Place Regional NATS competition

Mar, 2014

NATS

Concerto Competition Finalist

Feb, 2014

University of Akron

Member

Jan, 2014

Golden Key International Honors Society

Graduate Teaching Assistantship

Aug, 2013

University of Akron

3rd Place Tannenbaum Mozart Competition

Mar, 2013

University of Akron

2nd Place Ohio State NATS

Mar, 2013

NATS

Miss PUSH America

Mar, 2011

Pi Kappa Phi

Member

Jan, 2010

Mu Phi Epsilon

New Member Educator

Jan, 2008

Epsilon Sigma

Miss Gadsden State Community College

Nov, 2006

Miss Alabama

Member

Jan, 2006

Phi Theta Kappa

Competitor

Jan, 2006

Skills USA

Affiliations

Mu Phi Epsilon

Jan, 2006

Mu Phi Epsilon (ΜΦΕ) is a co-ed international professional music fraternity. Today, Mu Phi Epsilon has chapters both nationally and internationally. The fraternity supports achievement in music through the awarding of grants and scholarships, as well as music competitions, concerts, and summer music programs. Much of this work has been supported by the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, an organization that has been in existence since 1963, as well as fundraising and donations.

Golden Key International Honor Society

Jan, 2014

Golden Key is the world's largest collegiate honor society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements. As an international honor society with more than 400 chapters at colleges and universities around the world, Golden Key is committed to a high standard of scholastic achievement, and an ethos of integrity, innovation, respect, collaboration and diversity

New York Singing Teachers Association

Jan, 2013

NYSTA strives to provide voice professionals, both locally and globally, with the tools and inspiration needed for an increasingly informed and creative pedagogy. Immense advances in voice science, neurology, psychology, education theory, medicine, and mind/body healing offer new information and techniques from which voice teachers can draw. By making these resources accessible to our members, we foster twenty-first-century pedagogy, rooted in the great traditions of the past, incorporating the new knowledge of our time.

Society of American Fight Directors

Aug, 2011

The Society of American Fight Directors is an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safety and fostering excellence in the art of stage combat. Whether you are a producer, director, actor or teacher, we can help accelerate your stage combat skills.

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Jan, 2011

Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

Phi Theta Kappa

Jan, 2006

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

Languages

Italian

Limited Proficiency

Spanish

Limited Proficiency

French

Limited Proficiency

German

Limited Proficiency

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