After 22 years coaching actors at every level—beginners, pros, and even Oscar nominees—I’ve poured everything into creating a program that works for everyone. It’s your Standard American toolkit for sounding effortlessly natural. As with everything I do, it is designed to be fun, effective, and budget-friendly. Packed with nearly 70 dynamic classes, this program dives deep into everything you need to nail the General American accent: from mastering key sounds and placement to fun physical exercises, rhythm, intonation, and listening practice.
I know your schedule can be hectic, so there’s no rush. Start at the beginning or skip around—learn your way, on your schedule. And with lifetime access, and program updates as I come across new information and resources that would help you further, you can revisit and refine anytime.
Tailored for everyone, this course includes specialized sections for non-native English speakers and unique lessons for those who might accidentally end up in New York or Texas when heading for General American.
This is an extensive program, that will give you all the tools, exercises, skills, and references you'll ever need to master the General American accent.
We can be professional and still have fun.
Welcome!
In the past 22 years that I've been coaching, I've learned a whole lot about what works and why. General American is one of the accents I get asked about most, and having coached it to thousands of individuals, in programs around the world, and in productions for HBO, Netflix, and many more, I decided it was time to create a detailed program specifically on this accent.
I'm extremely proud of what I've built, and I feel confident you'll love it. I've got half of it uploaded currently, and will be adding the rest in the next few days!
If English is not your first language, not to worry. This program is for you as long as you're fluent enough to be acting in English.
Thank you again for joining me in this new adventure.
I'm cheering for you,
Holly x
Your official welcome and introduction to this course, what you'll need, and a message from Holly.
Having worked with thousands of actors, I have a few theories.
It's always helpful to know where an accent comes from.
How do you hear General American?
Neuroscience, linguistics, anatomy, psychology... here's a summary of why I work the way I work.
Watch and learn
Get the American vibe
This section contains all of the exercises you'll need to get your mouth set up for General American.
A look at two things that can happen when you're working on this accent.