Andrea Hazel Lewis
Voice & Dialect Coach
Each session is tailored to the individual needs of every client I work with. I establish a safe and positive space in which clients can grow in confidence and boldness. Whether I am coaching a dialect or practical voice techniques for Film, TV or Theatre; I offer positive encouragement and constructive, detailed feedback to support your progression.
With a wide range of training and skills including: a Masters in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama; advanced and regularly updated professional training; over twelve years of teaching in prestigious Drama Schools and Universities, coaching in professional Fringe, West End Theatre TV and Film; I have the skills and experience to support clients and adapt to their unique requirements.
I am passionate about encouraging others to find finesse, joy and creative expression in their voices.
Accent & Dialect Coaching
I work with actors to transform their own unique sound into a truthful, fully embodied dialect, that is accurate for the character, geographical area and period of the production. With time and research I can support with most accents but I have coached the following: Welsh (Borders/Midlands, Cardiff and Valleys) West Country (Cornwall, Devon, Bristol); RP (Received Pronunciation) and heightened RP; NSE (Neutral Standard English) MLE (Multicultural London English); various Northern accents including Yorkshire, Lancashire, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow; Dublin, Northern Ireland, Cockney and Essex. I coach the following US accents: 'General American', New York, Alabama and Texas. I have also coached French, German, Russian, Spanish and Italian.
Voice Coaching for Performers
I have first hand experience working as an actor and singer for nearly twenty years. I understand the demands on the performer's voice and I work hard to ensure my coaching is relevant and practical to make your life a bit easier!
I have a range of knowledge that allows me to troubleshoot any vocal challenges that may come up and find the appropriate and most effective exercise to support you. I offer tips for vocal health and find strategies to approach vocal extremes.
Previous clients have found a greater understanding of their own vocal function and have found more freedom and ease in their expression as well as developing the vocal athleticism and energy to voice effectively and healthily in high vocal load situations. They have discovered vocal power; more presence on stage and in front of the camera and the ability to project and find confidence in their voices.
