About
Public speaker, actor, voice over artist and coach to U.S. and international executives helps you tune your accent for American audiences while still keeping your unique sound.
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Shyamala B.
Shyamala B.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Highly individualized approach to achieve maximum success. I listen to you speak, then develop a plan of action just for you. This is not just exercises in changing pronunciation. We work on intonation and muscularity skills that make American English unique.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Master of Fine Arts in Mass Communication
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing is as individualized as the course of action.
How did you get started teaching?
I started coaching executives for media interviews at a utility company. Developed speeches for executives from many different industries. Branched into accent reduction when I worked for Samsung Mobile and got requests from multiple executives from Korea.
What types of students have you worked with?
From college students to global presidents
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
In one event I worked with executives from China, Japan and Korea.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find out what accents they have worked with before.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is their reason for wanting to reduce their accent? What is their specific goal for accent reduction?