Krista is, to me, the optimal dialect coach. She has an incredibly sharp ear and immediately knows how to solve any problem areas. I've never once seen her struggle to articulate how someone should conceive of a vowel change or specific piece of articulation. She also respects and makes clear the amount of time actors should expect to invest for a given dialect to become effortless.

Leroy Hood

Student, actor, dialect coachee

This is absolutely the dialect coach you've been looking for. Scott's method teaches you the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) - an easy-to-learn cheat sheet that when mastered, allows you to speak in any dialect you can think of. Over the course of 10 months, Scott taught me 11 vastly different accents, while only doing one session per week - and yet I'm comfortable enough to pop into any of those accents at a moment's notice. He teaches at your pace but pushes you just enough to make sure you're getting what you want (and more!) out of his class. I can't recommend Scott enough!

Chandler Riggs

Actor, The Walking Dead, A Million Little Things

The absolute best way to learn dialects. Scott's teaching method is like learning music theory for accents. It's an academic, mechanical skill that, when mastered, allows you the freedom to learn any dialect you need. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Jason Dolley

Actor, Good Luck Charlie, Cory in the House, Minutemen

I had only a vague notion of the IPA before taking Scott's class. Not only did I develop an improved understanding of what sounds are produced by different geographies, it helped me appreciate my own collection of sounds and unconscious inflections. Most importantly, I came away with a method or system to break down the sounds of any speaker and confidently apply them to a role. Scott exceeds his peers in drawing and focusing upon the vast amount of information on the subject and allows his student to quickly get to the key issues of utilizing the IPA. From Shakespeare to a Scottish Nanny, Scott will have you sounding authentic before you know it. In addition to getting a lot out of the class, I have enjoyed it and would recommend it to any actor looking to add accents to their range.

Trinity Bliss

Actor, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Garcias

As an actor, accents are an integral part of creating a character. Scott teaches you a technical fail-proof way to hone in on ANY accent and be able to perform it without self-doubt of 'Is this right?' He teaches you the tools to do any accent authentically, and you'll have a blast doing it! Not only does he care about your progress, but he's always available to help you if you have questions. I highly recommend Scott's dialect class, and if you're serious about your craft, this is a MUST. A great investment that will pay off your entire career. I can't wait to bring what I learned in Scott's dialect class to set!

Brooke Ann Smith

Actor, Tyler Perry's Too Close to Home

I recently had a last-minute audition for twelve pages of a French dialect (something I had never attempted before) and using what I learned from Scott, I was able to walk into the room with confidence and know that my dialect was spot on. Scott's class went above and beyond in making learning the IPA incredibly fun...whatever roles that may come my way, I am confident that Scott's training has given me the tools needed to nail it.

Ciara Riley Wilson

Actor, Kim Possible, LA's Finest, Freeridge

My goal was to not sound so Canadian. Scott was quickly able to identify my shortcomings and was able to coach using the IPA and his well-diverse knowledge of accents and language. I can happily say that I reached my goal and then some. Scott also coached me through many last-minute auditions that required accents such as Greek, Irish, Boston -- you name it, we did it! My confidence grew, and my bookings increased dramatically. Mission accomplished.

Jason Burkart

Actor, Once Upon a Time

Scott has helped me live out many of my dreams. For example: a British witch in Harry Potter, an Australian mermaid in H2O just add water, and a Russian assassin. With Scott, I have been able to learn any dialect with the IPA WHICH IS SO UNDERRATED! I truly believe this skill has so many benefits, one being you can get into character much more confidently and authentically. My classes with Scott have been some of my favorite memories in LA.

Shaylaren Hilton

Actor, Winning Time, Reboot, With Love

Dialects were always very difficult for me, but such an important aspect of character development. My view on it changed once I met Scott and he taught me the right way to use IPA. It has added a whole other professional layer to my acting and helps me add depth to certain roles.

Sean Russel Herman

Actor, The Have and Have Nots

Before finding this class, I did a LOT of research in an effort to find some course where I could learn IPA. Unless you are enrolled in a university, there simply is a void in this market...I went to a top drama school, but Scott's approach to dialects is different. I feel this is a more technical approach to dialects than mimicry is, and it satisfies my own need to feel like I've covered all my bases or done due diligence in preparing for a role...This class is a hidden gem.

Chanté McCormick

Audiobook Narrator

Scott is such a pro. After learning the IPA system with him in a time-efficient way, I've tackled over 7 accents with Scott. Using the resources & skills he has taught me, I would even have the confidence to turn around any accent overnight. Not only does he have an amazing ear and skill set, but he understands the nuances of every accent, as well as behaviors that helped me nail auditions. He's also a delightful person and actor. He's super supportive, and his database of resources is unmatched. Whether it's to coach quickly or to learn accents to have in the back pocket, Scott is my go-to guy- I can't recommend him enough!

Stephanie Troyak

Actor, Greenhouse Academy

I loved studying with Scott! He is incredibly knowledgeable and treats the art of dialect work as a scholarly pursuit rather than a destination. His teaching technique employs a great combo of patience & pushing you out of your comfort zone, and he was very accommodating to my needs as someone with dyslexia. His one-on-one coaching sessions were always very fun with lots of room for being silly, messing up and getting back on the horse again. Can’t recommend him enough!

Casey McSherry

Actor, Model

Scott is an amazing coach and so fun to work with! His system covers all aspects of learning a new dialect: phonetics through the IPA, musicality/tonality, cultural 'isms', and more. It’s helped me create much fuller, more accurate versions of the dialects I had previously been trying to learn by ear alone. Ultimately, working with Scott has given me the confidence to learn any dialect, make it my own, and (most importantly) bring it into audition & performance situations.

Brad Yanagida

Actor

I think what sets Krista apart as a dialect coach is her attention to detail and nuance. A broad, general dialect will get the job done, but the subtleties Krista brings to her coaching, pinpointing a character to a specific location is thrilling to hear and see!

J Schmidt

Actor

I think what sets Krista apart as a dialect coach is her attention to detail and nuance. A broad, general dialect will get the job done, but the subtleties Krista brings to her coaching, pinpointing a character to a specific location is thrilling to hear and see!

Jeffrey Schmidt

Artistic Director

Krista Scott was my professor in college, and she's the reason I am a successful, full-time dialect coach today. Her passion as an instructor is infectious and inspired me to further my knowledge of all things dialects and accents. I had the pleasure of working on shows she's directed, both as an actor and dialect coach, and her unmatched professionalism creates the safest of spaces for artists working with her to excel. My experience learning from her as a student inspired me to seek her out as a colleague in my professional career, and our continued collaboration over the years has made me an immensely better coach (and actor). Every encounter with Krista is an education, and I never intend to quit learning.

Scott Alan Moffitt

Actor/Dialect Coach

Krista is, to me, the optimal dialect coach. She has an incredibly sharp ear and immediately knows how to solve any problem areas. I've never once seen her struggle to articulate how someone should conceive of a vowel change or specific piece of articulation. She also respects and makes clear the amount of time actors should expect to invest for a given dialect to become effortless.

Leroy Hood

Student, actor, dialect coachee