Accent Coach For Actors
Master authentic, believable accents with precision, ease, and confidence—whether for stage, screen, voiceover, or self-tapes.
Work with leading UK voice and accent coach Ashley Howard to expand your range, deepen your character work, and deliver compelling performances with consistent, performance-ready accents.
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Meet Ashley
Ashley Howard is a leading accent and dialect coach for actors with nearly 20 years’ experience helping them deliver authentic, expressive, and accurate performances.
With an MA in Voice Studies, he supports performers and directors in developing believable accents, refining vocal choices, and creating fully embodied characters for stage and screen.
ACCENT TRAINING
Auditions
Whether it’s a last-minute self-tape or a high-stakes audition, accent work needs to be fast, focused, and reliable. Ashley helps you lock in the sounds, rhythm, and melody so the accent feels instinctive and supports your character—leaving you free to act with confidence and authenticity.
ACCENT COACHING
Role Preparation
Each session—online or in person—is designed to help you fully integrate the accent into your text and character work, whether you're preparing for stage, screen, or voiceover. This ensures the accent is natural, embodied, and performance-ready.
Game Changing Results
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![Allison O’Gorman client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
An expert in his field! Excellent practical exercises and insights. Highly recommended to anyone looking to improve their communication and presentation skills in any way.
Allison O’Gorman | Lawyer at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
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![Lawson Steele client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Superbly insightful, very calm and understated. A real pleasure to work with.
Lawson Steele | Carbon Strategist
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![Asha Kishore client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Fantastic teacher! Skilled, knowledgeable, patient, flexible and understanding. He instills confidence and optimism. An enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable journey!
Dr Asha Kishore | Head of Clinical Excellence Aster Medcity
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![Paul Craddock client of Ashley Howard]()
I came to Ashley to help with speech, media and communication skills in advance of my book release. He was incredible and I recommend him to everyone.
Dr Paul Craddock | Cultural Historian and Author of Spare Parts
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![Dr Carolina Ramirez-Figueroa client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Ashley has been a fantastic coach, he has been helping me to improve my communication skills. He is highly professional and I couldn't recommend him more.
Dr Carolina Ramirez-Figueroa | Senior Research Tutor Royal College of Art
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![Mahmoud Alesheikh client of Ashley Howard]()
I am very lucky and privileged to be trained by Ashley. The training helped me to feel so much more competent and confident as a news anchor. Thanks!
Mahmoud Alesheikh | TV and Radio Senior Presenter BBC
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![Pilar Sanchez Roa client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
“Highly recommend! I’m much more effective and confident in my communication skills during business reviews, meetings and presentations.”
Pilar Sanchez Roa | Commercial Manager at QinetiQ
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![Roman Stahlman client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
I worked with six coaches before and Ashley is by far the most experienced and professional coach I've ever worked with. His knowledge and techniques are outstanding.
Roman Stahlman | Actor
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![George Dikaios client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Ashley is excellent! Professional, deeply knowledgable, always supportive and creative. I saw immediate improvement in the way I spoke and my confidence. Highly recommended.
George Dikaios | Resilience & Business Support Officer House Of Commons
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![Antoaneta Pop client of Ashley Howard]()
Great coach. Easy to work with! Quickly understands what you really need and helps you to accomplish it! Very knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend him!
Antoaneta Pop | CEO R.E.P.R.E.S.E.N.T
ACCENT AND DIALECT LESSONS
Production Support
Online or in person, Ashley offers tailored accent and dialect support for casts and individual performers—ensuring clarity, accent consistency, and authenticity. His collaborative approach helps actors feel confident, and directors trust the accent training supports the story.
BRITISH ACCENT COACH
Build Your Accent Repertoire
Work one-to-one to develop a dependable accent repertoire with accuracy, nuance, and confidence. Ashley helps you add new dialects to your skillset, making you more versatile and castable across a wider range of roles.
Producers
And Directors
Ensure your production isn’t let down by weak accents. Give your cast the support they need to sound authentic and confident.
FAQ About Accent Coaching
What is accent training?
Accent training helps actors develop the clarity, consistency, and confidence needed to perform convincingly in a range of accents and dialects. Whether for stage, screen, or voiceover, we explore the specific sounds, rhythm, melody, and physicality of the accent using practical, repeatable techniques. You'll learn how to integrate the accent into your character and text, so it feels instinctive and authentic—freeing you to focus fully on the performance.
Who is accent coaching for?
Accent coaching is for actors who want to expand their range, improve accent consistency, or feel more confident in performance. It helps you make the accent natural, embodied, and reliable—so you can focus on acting rather than worrying about the voice.
What do you do in accent lessons?
We break down the accent sounds, rhythm, and melody and rebuild them in your voice using practical, actor-focused techniques. You’ll work on listening, articulation, placement, and flow—integrating the accent into your text and character work so it’s performance-ready.
Are accent and dialect lessons suitable for children?
Yes—accent and dialect training is suitable for motivated young actors preparing for roles. Sessions are adapted to their age and experience, using clear, practical techniques that make learning accents enjoyable and effective.
Is accent training worth it?
Absolutely. A confident, consistent accent can make the difference between a good performance and a great one—and between being considered or cast. Accent training expands your range, deepens your character work, and gives directors confidence in your ability to deliver the role authentically.
More FAQs below.
Transformative Results
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![Lawson Steele client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Superbly insightful, very calm and understated. A real pleasure to work with.
Lawson Steele | Carbon Strategist
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![Allison O’Gorman client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
An expert in his field! Excellent practical exercises and insights. Highly recommended to anyone looking to improve their communication and presentation skills in any way.
Allison O’Gorman | Lawyer at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
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![Asha Kishore client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Fantastic teacher! Skilled, knowledgeable, patient, flexible and understanding. He instills confidence and optimism. An enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable journey!
Dr Asha Kishore | Head of Clinical Excellence Aster Medcity
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![Paul Craddock client of Ashley Howard]()
I came to Ashley to help with speech, media and communication skills in advance of my book release. He was incredible and I recommend him to everyone.
Dr Paul Craddock | Cultural Historian and Author of Spare Parts
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![Dr Carolina Ramirez-Figueroa client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Ashley has been a fantastic coach, he has been helping me to improve my communication skills. He is highly professional and I couldn't recommend him more.
Dr Carolina Ramirez-Figueroa | Senior Research Tutor Royal College of Art
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![Mahmoud Alesheikh client of Ashley Howard]()
I am very lucky and privileged to be trained by Ashley. The training helped me to feel so much more competent and confident as a news anchor. Thanks!
Mahmoud Alesheikh | TV and Radio Senior Presenter BBC
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![Pilar Sanchez Roa client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
“Highly recommend! I’m much more effective and confident in my communication skills during business reviews, meetings and presentations.”
Pilar Sanchez Roa | Commercial Manager at QinetiQ
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![Roman Stahlman client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
I worked with six coaches before and Ashley is by far the most experienced and professional coach I've ever worked with. His knowledge and techniques are outstanding.
Roman Stahlman | Actor
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![George Dikaios client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Ashley is excellent! Professional, deeply knowledgable, always supportive and creative. I saw immediate improvement in the way I spoke and my confidence. Highly recommended.
George Dikaios | Resilience & Business Support Officer House Of Commons
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![Antoaneta Pop client of Ashley Howard]()
Great coach. Easy to work with! Quickly understands what you really need and helps you to accomplish it! Very knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend him!
Antoaneta Pop | CEO R.E.P.R.E.S.E.N.T
More Frequently Asked Questions
I’m looking for an accent coach online.
Ashley has been delivering accent training worldwide online since 2010 through Zoom and other platforms, which makes it convenient, accessible and just as effective as in-person classes.
I’m looking for an accent coach near me.
Ashley offers tuition online worldwide as well as in-person lessons near Stroud in Gloucestershire UK.
How long are your accent classes?
Each coaching session is 50 minutes.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your goal and timeframe. Some actors book one or two sessions to prepare for a self-tape or audition at short notice, while others work over several weeks to integrate an accent for a role in rehearsal. After an initial assessment, you’ll get a clear sense of what’s needed and how best to use the time you have.
How often should I book coaching sessions?
Depending on your circumstances, some actors prefer a single intensive session, while others benefit from regular coaching across a few weeks. We’ll find a rhythm that fits your needs, availability and the demands of the project.
Do you offer coaching on evenings and weekends?
Ashley offers online coaching:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 7.45am to 9.30pm UK time
Saturdays 8am to 1pm UK time
Ashley offers in-person coaching near Stroud:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.45am to 3.30pm UK time
Saturdays 11am to 1pm UK time
How much does accent coaching cost?
You can find all the details of Ashley’s fees and how to book a session on his prices page.
Invest In Yourself
Own the accent. Deliver the performance you know you’re capable of.
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