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Actors trust Sarah for fast, reliable accent help
"Sarah is fast, fun and always spot-on! I've reached out to her a few times, with fast turnaround auditions and never been disappointed."
— Kathleen K.
"It was super helpful to hear the lines spoken in standard American. I'm Chinese Canadian living in London and my accent can be all over the place. It gave me anchor and confidence for my self taping. Thank you Sarah!"
— Momo Yeung
"This was a very quick turnaround for a script I received which required a Liverpool accent. I sent the script to Sarah and it was available the next morning. Really helpful!"
— Malcolm Davies
"Sarah was great. Quick turnover and perfect Russian accent help for my audition. It helped me get a call back."
— Michelle P.
"Sarah was super helpful and kind! She got back to me super fast. Her tapes really helped me learn the accent and I was able to record my audition with a different level of confidence!"
— Saana L.
"I had never worked with Sarah before but was in a rush. She had the sides recorded and back to me before I even paid her! Super prompt, very professional, and personable. Will be using again!"
— Rachel
"Brilliant service, quick turnaround and really helped me nail a Scottish accent for an audition. Highly recommend!"
— James T.
"Sarah's coaching is exactly what actors need - practical, clear, and gets results. No confusing phonetics, just real help."
— Emma L.
"Amazing experience! Sarah made learning the Irish accent so much easier and fun. Booked the role!"
— David M.
Real feedback from actors around the world
"Sarah is amazing! Her accent coaching is concise and specific! I am so grateful to have her in my corner as I learn a new accent. Thanks Sarah!"
Lisa King
3 days ago
"Sarah is amazing. She got my script reading to me within an hour of purchasing - broke the lines down into three sections with phonetics and explanations. Absolutely brilliant service!"
Anja Cilia
20 weeks ago
"If you need to learn a new accent for any reason, Sarah will get you there! She listens to you and adapts the session to your specific needs. Highly professional and effective!"
Elisabeth Thaarup
18 weeks ago
"I've had 2 sessions so far with Sarah and I feel more confident speaking in an American accent. In our 1st session she helped identify areas to improve and gave me practical exercises to work on between sessions."
Rikin Patel
26 weeks ago
"Sarah is an absolute hero. She squeezed me in for a 3 session pre-audition intensive and we got right down to business. Professional, efficient, and incredibly helpful!"
Allison Meyer
19 weeks ago
"I've been following Sarah on TikTok for a while now so when I needed help with my accents, I knew I wanted to book with her. She was fantastic and made learning fun and accessible!"
Charlotte K
37 weeks ago
"Sarah Valentine is excellent! I loved the course I purchased. Wonderful YouTube clips, material and interesting commentary by Sarah, I recommend wholeheartedly!"
Daphne Alexander
16 weeks ago
"Sarah was so great and so easy to work with. She really focused in wasted no time. We got through 6 pages of dialogue heavy audition sides."
Farooq Qureshi
24 weeks ago
"I had so much fun with my accent lesson! Sarah helped me practice, learn, and gain confidence going into an audition! :)"
Katie Anne Moy
19 weeks ago
"I had an amazing experience with Sarah Valentine's accent course! Even in just one session, I learned so much. Sarah's teaching style is engaging and effective."
Who Is J-Bo
39 weeks ago
"My 9 year old Irish daughter had a session with Sarah and WOW an hour later she was American! Incredible transformation and so much fun!"
Claire Mcfaul
39 weeks ago
"Thank you so much Sarah for helping me work on an accent for an audition I had coming up. The level of service was exceptional and I felt fully prepared!"
Matthew Pieterse
5 Dec 2024
"Sarah is VERY good at her job and very skilled at doing accents. It is interesting she can hear a slight accent even in regions where people speak English as their first language."
H. Espedido
7 Jun 2024
"Had a 1-on-1 with Sarah to learn an American accent. Sarah really helped me pinpoint the aspects of my pronunciation I needed to work on. Super effective and fun!"
Linn Weigl
46 weeks ago
"Sarah was a delight to work with. She was very responsive and even offered to move my appointment time up so I could get started sooner. Truly dedicated to helping actors succeed!"
Tana Gaudi
44 weeks ago
"The coaching sessions with Sarah are incredibly helpful. She gives specific feedback on what you need to improve and how you can do better! I highly recommend her for actors who want to work on different accents."
Tanya Kostadinova
3 Dec 2024
"I had a brilliant session with Sarah who went out of her way to help me prepare for a last minute audition. I highly recommend her services and will definitely use her for dialect coaching again."
Rosie McAllister
36 weeks ago
"Sarah is a brilliant Accent Coach! I received a last minute audition, and in less than 6 hours she sent me the materials I needed to prepare. Amazing turnaround time!"
Amanda C
17 May 2024
"Sarah was brilliant! Through her pre-meeting communication and during the meeting, I felt she made great use of our hour together and I left feeling confident and prepared."
Sofia O'Connell
10 Apr 2024
"I had such a fun time with Sarah in my coaching session improving my American and RP accents. She guided me through my lines and gave great tips for practice!"
Jenna Wilson
5 Mar 2024
"On short notice, Sarah worked with my son who had very little accent experience - she was incredible. Her methods are effective and she's wonderful with young actors!"
L Simkins
2 Jun 2024
"Sarah was fab! I felt really self conscious before the session that I would sound awful. I felt so much better after our session and left with confidence and practical techniques."
Stevie Binns
7 Jul 2024
"Sarah helped me achieve so much in one session. I went in scared of accents, she made me feel comfortable throughout. I left feeling confident and I will definitely work with Sarah again."
Christina Dembenezi
30 Apr 2024
"Oh, yeah, nice one bruv! 🤩 Sarah's coaching was brilliant and so much fun. She makes learning accents enjoyable and effective!"
The Kev Abides
36 weeks ago
"Thanks Sarah. You are a brilliant accent coach. Love your simple approach to learning accents. Sarah Valentine is a wonderful teacher!"
Yvonne Jeffrey
28 Apr 2024
"Sarah is fun as well as specific when it comes to accent work, making you feel completely comfortable even when your Glaswegian turns Tennessee, then putting you right in the process!"
Franky Kemp
38 weeks ago
"I had a west country 1 to 1 accent session with Sarah and it was great! I found the tips that Sarah recommended to really work and I feel I've been given so much confidence, thank you Sarah!"
Ami Metcalf
7 Aug 2023
"I needed a dialect coach at the last minute for an upcoming project that needed a North Irish accent. Sarah delivered perfectly and on time!"
Rachel Mackall
3 Mar 2024
"Sarah is a wonderful accent coach who provided my daughter with a great accent overview and technique tips and tricks - and was very warm, encouraging and professional during the session."
Katrina King
29 Jan 2024
"Sarah is so lovely, detailed and goes beyond to help me get the desired result. Thank you!"
Kate Nichols
22 weeks ago
"Sarah Valentine is a GENIUS. What a talent and a kind human. Found her on TikTok and reached out for an emergency audition. She was amazing!"
Roxy Rivera
5 Jun 2024
"Sarah was wonderful to work with and helped me find my Irish accent for a big audition. The resources she provided in advance were outstanding!"
Sara Starr Huth
21 Jul 2022
"Sarah Valentine is a wonderful dialect coach. Not only is she incredibly patient but she has an amazing ear for any accent. Highly recommend!"
Kate and Craig Smith
9 Aug 2019
"I have had a great experience following this course. Sarah's attention to detail is perfect and has explained very well what I need to do to improve my accent."
Robin Hayter
7 Nov 2024
"This course was able to put me to the test, and Sarah Valentine's method is very intuitive but extremely effective. I highly recommend it!"
Paolo de Candia
24 Dec 2023
"I needed feedback on my accent and ways to improve it. Sarah did that very well, pointed out areas where my native accent was showing through and how to fix it."
Swav Rybak
28 Dec 2023
"Sarah is fantastic! She recorded my daughter's audition script in a perfect Scottish accent. I love that she also provided phonetics for the lines."
Lisa Nolan
13 Aug 2022
"Sarah is absolutely great! Had a delightful first lesson and looking forward to my next one!"
Jenna Clark
43 weeks ago
"Sarah is fantastic! We worked together on my accent for a film role, and she was so helpful. Lots of active feedback and practical exercises!"
Ali Dusinberre
17 Aug 2022
"I booked an Audition Script recording. Communication was prompt and I received high quality recordings which have not only been a wonderful learning tool but extremely useful."
Jacqui Tate
27 Feb 2022
"Sarah's DIY accent courses have been a great help to me in developing my English and American accents. I purchased multiple courses and they're all excellent!"
Michael Alizzi
5 Sept 2022
"Sarah is a brilliant acting and voice coach. She has an incredible wealth of knowledge about the industry! She provides excellent service and guidance."
Stacy Zuberi
27 Sept 2022
"I booked a 1 on 1 session with Sarah to help me learn a standard American accent after 20 years of struggling with it. She was amazing and so helpful!"
Reagan Prum
30 Jun 2022
"Sarah is amazing. She's fast, accurate and fun to work with...what's not to love?"
Kathy Kelly
48 weeks ago
"Sarah was not only incredibly helpful in teaching me how to hone my accent to an everyday conversational speech but was also so lovely and supportive!"
Amy Philip
10 Feb 2022
"I never thought the words I was saying were not quite understandable. I loved every second and the advices. I sincerely recommend Sarah's services!"
Nereid King
10 Feb 2022
"Sarah has given me feedback for auditions for years, she is professional and quick with an awesome automated system for booking which makes it really easy!"
Sabby Jey
6 Mar 2024
"She's amazing. Asks what you need from her and delivers. She is very efficient with your time too and makes sure you're getting the most out of the session!"
Aneeqa Khan
13 Feb 2024
"Brilliant accent coach - highly recommend her!"
Angela
18 weeks ago
"The session with Sarah was perfect! She explained in perfect detail how to get the correct accent. I will use her again and again!"
Debbie
15 Sept 2023
"What a wonderful discovery. Sarah was not only fun to work with. She is so efficient and effective in her work. I will book another asap!"
Brussels Acting Studio
32 weeks ago
"I recently purchased the course not really knowing what to expect. Although I was more interested in the RP accent I ended up learning both accents covered in the course. Brilliant!"
Zaynab Al-Lami
6 Feb 2021
"Loved working with Sarah. She has a vibrant energy and offers detailed feedback. Looking forward to working with you again - thank you!"
Susan Lee
27 May 2022
"Thank you, Sarah, for your guidance with Mert. I hope he gets the role—fingers crossed!"
Turana Muradova
35 weeks ago
"Very fun, playful. Very good with accents. The approach is logical and you're left with enough material to keep you going and practice as much as you want. I recommend!!"
Celine Vandepoel
16 Apr 2024
"Sarah is a great accent coach. Highly recommended!"
Julia
9 Dec 2023
"Sarah is simply one of the greatest dialect coaches in the world, hands down!"
Actor Trade
20 Aug 2020
"LOVE HER! Literally responded so quickly and helped me so much with my audition!!! You're a wizard, thanks again!! XO Katie W"
Katie Walder
29 May 2022
"She is fantastic and replied to my request very quickly. The Cockney accent is always fun to work on!"
Tianyi He
10 May 2024
"Thanks a lot! Awesome working with you."
Melissa
27 Jul 2023
"Excellent coaching session! Sarah's expertise really helped me improve my accent work."
Nolwenn
21 Aug 2022
"Fantastic coaching experience with Sarah. Highly recommend!"
Charle Scibetta
7 Apr 2022
"Excellent service! Thank you Sarah for your expertise."
Caleb Nazzer
18 Feb 2022
"Thank you Sarah! Great coaching session."
Daniel Hunt
9 Aug 2019
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What readers are saying about "The Actor's Guide"
Knowing Sarah personally, I had high expectations, and she exceeded every one of them! Although I'm not deeply rooted in the theater world, I was captivated by the innovative use of QR codes, practical assistance, and her heartfelt explanations. Her genuine passion to teach, support, and nurture anyone drawn to the stage or screen shines through on every page.
This book isn't just a guide for aspiring actors—it's a deeply informative window into the trials, challenges, and triumphs of the profession. Sarah's writing is kind, honest, and refreshingly raw, offering invaluable guidance, tips, and tools of the trade. It combines the wisdom of a seasoned professional with the nurturing care of a mother.
A truly exceptional read—5 stars!
Laura Waterhouse
Verified Reader
Professional actors and students share their success stories
"Working with Sarah transformed my confidence with accents. Her method is so practical and actor-friendly - no confusing IPA charts! She helped me land a role that required a Manchester accent, and the casting director was impressed. Can't recommend her enough!"
Alex Stevens
Professional Actor, UK
"The 24-hour turnaround on script recordings is a lifesaver! Sarah delivered perfect Standard American pronunciation for my last-minute audition. Her professionalism and speed are unmatched. She's now my go-to for all accent work."
Priya Rao
Film & TV Actor
"As a drama school student, Sarah's online courses have been invaluable. The Valentine Method is exactly what we need - practical techniques that actually work in auditions. Her 30 years of experience really shows in how she teaches."
Tom Mitchell
Drama Student, London
"Sarah's 1-on-1 Zoom coaching is brilliant. She pinpointed exactly where I was going wrong with my Yorkshire accent and gave me clear, actionable tips. Within one session, I felt completely confident. Booked the job!"
Lisa Chen
Voice Actor, Australia
"I've worked with several dialect coaches, and Sarah is hands down the best. Her approach is refreshingly simple and effective. No academic jargon - just real, practical coaching from someone who truly understands the actor's perspective."
Marcus O'Brien
Stage Actor, Ireland
"Sarah's courses are gold! The 10 Day American Accent Challenge completely changed how I approach accents. Her teaching style is warm, encouraging, and incredibly effective. Worth every penny and more."
Nina Kowalski
Actor & Content Creator
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