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Unlike other British accents, Received Pronunciation (RP) isn’t linked to a specific region — instead, it’s historically associated with a higher social class and formal education.
Modern RP is softer. You wouldn’t sound like a royal but still associated with education and a high social class
For years, it was the voice of the BBC and many people still think of it as the “proper” way to speak, which is why it’s so familiar to audiences everywhere.
Because of that, RP voices are in high demand and are often the first choice of a British voice for casting directors. (RP is often referred to as the “neutral British accent”)
If you’re a voice actor looking to add something solid to your toolkit, RP can open up more doors and help you land more jobs.
In this 4-week course, you will:
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Learn the building blocks of the accent
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Fine-tune the sounds with personal guidance
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Practice speaking
and even perform scenes where you bring different characters and emotions to life —
all in your new (though historically very old!) accent.
& You won’t just learn how to speak in RP.
You’ll also pick up tools for how to approach any accent.
So in the future, whether you want to take on a Texan drawl or a soft Irish lilt, you’ll know exactly how to get started.
Your teacher: Sandra Gayer
Hi, I’m Sandra
I'm a blind voiceover artist.
I’m also a classically trained soprano singer, a stage and TV actor and a radio presenter.
As a voice actor, I’ve worked on animations, audiobooks, commercials, explainers, radio and more.
But my special love is for learning and using different accents.
I can convincingly speak with accents from America to New Zealand plus multiple UK regions but my daily accent is modern RP.
Listening is a key skill in learning an accent.
As a blind performer, I’ve had a lifetime of this and I’m so excited to teach you how to listen and what you need to pay attention to so you too can speak RP like a native Brit.
What's included
4 Live Zoom Lessons
Work with Sandra and a group of likeminded students. Join from home, you only need a device.
Peer Support
Join a student WhatsApp group where you can share and get (and give) feedback and support.
Personal Feedback
Get professional feedback on your work and guidance from voice actor Sandra Gayer.
Lesson Recordings
Live lessons are uploaded to the course website so you can watch them again and practice.
Course requirements
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No acting or voice acting experience is needed
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You don't need any special equipment (your phone/ computer microphone is enough for this course).
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You don't need to be a native English speaker
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You should be able to hear the difference between different accents.If you're not sure get in touch - talgig@gmail.com
* To allow the teacher to provide you with close attention and personal feedback, we limit the group size.
* Our courses usually sell out so make sure you save your spot now.
If you have any questions, please email tal@theatregym.co.uk