ABOUT JENNIFER
How I went from growing up on a tropical island
without TV to coaching A-list actors and singers
With Judi Dench
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I'm an Australian born woman, but grew up as a child in Vanuatu speaking 3 languages ... French, English and the island creole language Bislama.
With no TV on the island, my ears swam in the global voices and sounds surrounding us ... dialects, languages and music. I went to French primary schools in Vanuatu and Australia so have a lived experience of what it's like to authentically change your voice, accent and language. And so began my passion for personal and cultural expression. |
From professional actor to leading coach
Before training as a Coach, I was a professional actor, singer and voice-overs artist touring Australia/New Zealand. So, I've walked in a performer's shoes and know what directors, casting directors and producers require from their cast - and what audiences love!
I've performed in 2,000 seat theatres, been the solo Guest Singer at a VIP Dinner for the Prime Minister of Australia, and recorded voice-overs for leading brands such as NRMA and Prouds Jewellers.
As a Coach, I've coached feature films, television, theatre, musical theatre, cabaret, internationally televised live events watched by millions, and taught/lectured at prestigious performing arts training institutions in Australia, including the renowned National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney.
Training & Qualifications
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA (VOICE): National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Sydney
BACHELOR OF ARTS (ACTING): University of Western Sydney, Nepean
PRIVATE SINGING TRAINING: 25+ years training and experience in musical theatre, cabaret and classical/opera
RADIO VOICE OVERS: Australian Film, Television & Radio School short course and over 15 years' experience recording for leading brands including NRMA, AMP, Prouds and Kennards Hire
CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN & STYLING DIPLOMA: International School of Colour & Design (ISCD), Sydney. Graduated with 6 awards: two Awards of Excellence (1st Place) and four Highly Commended Awards (2nd Place)
BACHELOR OF ARTS (ACTING): University of Western Sydney, Nepean
PRIVATE SINGING TRAINING: 25+ years training and experience in musical theatre, cabaret and classical/opera
RADIO VOICE OVERS: Australian Film, Television & Radio School short course and over 15 years' experience recording for leading brands including NRMA, AMP, Prouds and Kennards Hire
CERTIFICATE IV IN DESIGN & STYLING DIPLOMA: International School of Colour & Design (ISCD), Sydney. Graduated with 6 awards: two Awards of Excellence (1st Place) and four Highly Commended Awards (2nd Place)
DIALECTS & LANGUAGES
Dialects Coached
Actors and singers coached to speak or sing in 50 dialects and 18 foreign languages
Australia & NZ |
Standard Australian, Educated Australian, Broad Australian, Greek Australian, Standard New Zealand, Wellington, Maori
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UK, Ireland & Scotland |
Received Pronunciation (RP), Advanced RP (Period), Standard British, London, Cockney, West Country (Gloucester & Somerset), North Country (Liverpool, Manchester, Yorkshire & Lancashire), Northeast (Geordie), Dublin, North Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh
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Europe, Asia & Africa |
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Swedish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Lebanese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Indian, African & South African
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North America |
General/Standard American, Los Angeles, New York variants (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Jewish, Latino), Midwest (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois), New England (Boston, New Hampshire), Southern variants (Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Virginia, Texas), African-American, Puerto Rican, Standard Canadian, Gander, Newfoundland
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Languages Coached
Acting Roles |
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Hungarian, Serbian, Polish, Yiddish, Arabic
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Global Events |
Netball World Cup
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Watch showreels of my Dialects & Languages Coaching at:
LECTURING & TEACHING
Since 2000, I've been a guest lecturer or teacher for leading performing arts training institutions in Australia. These include the renowned National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) for 12 years.
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LECTURER
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DRAMATIC ART (NIDA)
- 2009-2021: guest lecturer/teacher for Masters of Fine Arts (Voice), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Masters of Fine Arts (Directing), Diploma of Stage & Screen Performance, Diploma of Music Theatre and NIDA Open Program general public short courses.
- Fields taught: voice, dialects, voice overs, text work, dialects for screen work, vocal direction for the theatre, microphone technique, vocal warm ups and coach for 3rd Year Acting's public productions
- Bachelor of Arts (Acting) degree: Lecturer in voice, dialects, text & performance for 3 years
- Bachelor of Arts (Directing) degree: Guest Lecture
GUEST TEACHER
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MUSIC (AIM)
- Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre): teacher in voice, dialects, Shakespeare & voice-overs
- Guest Dialects Teacher: General American accent
