If the dialect you seek to learn or to improve is on Tom Antonellis‘s list, he’ll definitely be able to contribute to your growth.

It is Tom’s fervent belief is that the inclusion of a dialect (or accent) on an actor’s vocal resume should ONLY be done when the actor is FULLY confident in it – significant study (whether it’s through coaching or some other means) is required.

Take your time and enjoy the process toward confidence.  Some will come easily; some will be hard-won. As an example, there is a single moneme (one tiny sound) which long prevented Tom from placing Australian on his own major “Active Performing” list — despite being able to do an Australian dialect, having done it AND having booked with it!  To this day, it’s not reeeeeeally a dialect which flows easily for him which is why you won’t see it below on his most exalted list:  “Active Coaching”.  (Note:  the dialect is definitely on his “I know I can do it” list — with the help of a coach, he did finally conquer that moneme.)  Point is:  NO ONE does EVERY dialect.

If, like Tom, you, too, find it unprofessional to claim acting/performing skills that are not fully under control, he may indeed be the right dialect coach for you and he welcomes you to reach out.

Furthermore, great ACCURACY is a benchmark of Tom’s standards for dialect use.  Without that value, folks can too easily create “caricature dialects” which, depending on the context, can wind up being too-short-a-distance to a disrespectful portrayal.  His own dialect performance (and what he bring to my clients) is one based upon great study, self-imposed insistence on his own accuracy, and a deep love for every culture for which he can deliver a dialect/accent (particularly ones he cannot claim as part of my own heritage).

As a coach, he’s excited to assist in the expansion of your dialect palette!