I was looking for an accent reduction coach to help with my Vietnamese accent and I'm so glad I have found Patrick Munoz. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about voice coaching. I have been taking courses with Patrick for a few months now and I can tell my accent has improved significantly. Patrick always pays attention to your accent patterns and tailors the course material to work towards your specific needs. In each session, you'll get audio recordings and exercises to practice at home. Patrick truly cares about your growth and his positive energy makes the sessions fun. I would highly recommend Patrick to anyone who wish to improve their voice and become more articulate and powerful in their speech. read more

I am an Asian immigrant. English is not my first language. Considering personal development, I did extensive research for an accent reduction coach who best fits my need for over one year. My ideal coach is someone who possesses 5 key criteria: (i) technical credential - in linguistics and/or phonetics field with reputable records of being an individual coach, (ii) ability to detect my pronunciation defects precisely, (iii) ability to treat my pronunciation defects efficiently, (iv) responsible and professional - understand that his/her focus is on student's needs not his/her own interest, and (v) positive attitude. On a larger scale, I also hope that I can be more articulate. After many comparisons, I chose Mr. Patrick Munoz. It is one of the wise decisions I've made! I've been taking accent reduction classes with Patrick for over three months now. It's all about me! My pronunciation, my vocal volume, my perception of speech - from a single syllable to a word pronunciation, from phrases to sentences, from tongue twisters to Shakespeare's sonnet and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, I am exercising my lips, my tongue, and my vocal cords more than ever in my educational path. Identifying the issue and solving the issue is Patrick's forte! He has ears for my imperfect pronunciation and quick solution for each of the issues. Unlearning what you had learned and relearning what you must learn is a long journey especially to mature immigrants. Investing in yourself and your speech will not only smooth your path to your career, but also enhance your intrinsic value. Patrick can help you immensely. read more

Patrick is the best. I worked with him for years and he helped me tremendously. From working with him, I greatly improved my speaking, vocal confidence, and public speaking. I would give him my highest recommendation and not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. read more

My husband just started working with Patrick. He is very happy with his experience and feels even more prepared than he was prior to their meeting. read more

It's one thing to "know your stuff" and another to be able to instruct and guide with confidence, clarity and compassion. Patrick does it all. I've worked with him a number of times. Whether affecting an accent, finding where a particular voice is seated for character, or getting around your slight accent of origin, Patrick is adept at working with whatever you bring him. Even if you're accomplished and experienced, it's great to have someone you can check in with as you polish up particular role. Patrick is very accommodating and very well prepared. I called at the last minute to have him assist me on an accent of a very well known voice/person. Not only did Patrick work me into his schedule, he was fully prepared and had broken down the accent characteristics before I arrived!! Whaaat???!!! YEP! Each time I've worked with Patrick, I leave with added confidence and a plan....whether it's homework for the following week or a special coaching that allows me to confidently execute. Finally, beyond the work, Patrick is professional and easy to work with. He has a great sense of humor and champions your effort, while still challenging you. Patrick is definitely my go-to-guy for voice, accents, enunciation, pronunciation, etc. You won't be disappointed. He's the man! read more

Patrick came recommended from a British friend of mine who couldn't stop raving about how much her accent had improved and he was charging reasonable prices. I thought it was to good to be true. So i called as i need help with an audition as i was getting the dreaded " where are you from, your accent is cute" at the end of auditions. ARG! Right away Patrick identified the difficulties i have going from North London to Standard American. Sessions are recorded and at the end giving a cd or sent a file to my email so i can work on my accent wherever i am. Before studying with Patrick i would get very frustrated at my slow progress but with the help and attention to detail, encouragement and support I feel ive grown as an actor and feel more confident - I now own the accent rather than the accent owning me. What more could you ask for; a great coach and a very good man. I Highly recommend Patrick Munoz.Take one class and you'll see. I don't think your find a better speech coach for as reasonable priced as Patrick. read more

I found Patrick by doing some research on google & the reason I was researching was to come out with the best man speech in my brothers wedding. A crowd of 100 people I wanted to DO IT RIGHT. I had 3 lessons with him and must say they were very helpful, he had great feedback, various exercises to bring out the pitch and tone in the voice and when to change up the sounds to emphasize certain words. After my 3rd lesson and fine tuning the speech I was much more confident in my speech. I did my homework and practiced the speech at least 75 times and in front of people for an audience. On game day I slayed it, didnt look at my notes once! Very helpful tools from Patrick and he's funny and makes the session fun as well. Recommend! read more

We were referred by an acting teacher to Patrick Munoz about a year and a half ago. The teacher's concern was that my then 7 year old son's acting career was going to be limited by his speech issues, of which he had many. He had been in speech therapy within his school district since his third birthday to no avail. No one could crack the code. We were very excited when we first met Patrick. He was warm and welcoming and my son immediately took a strong liking to him and his cat, Arthur. He worked with Patrick twice a week for two months taking home practice cd's and exercises to do. At the end of that time my son was able to say his "r" sound. No other therapist was able to accomplish this for him. We stayed with Patrick for several more months on a once a week basis polishing other sounds, but the effects of Patrick's work were immediate. My son went from booking one commercial a year to booking 6 national commercials this year...several with heavy dialogue! He also landed a strong recurring role on a major television network! These are accomplishments that I am sure would not have been possible with the speech problems my son had previously. We are thrilled with the expertise and wisdom Patrick was able to skillfully apply to our son and highly recommend him to anyone with speech issues of any sort. You've found your expert...look no further! read more

What a Miracle Worker! I am Australian and have worked with 3 other voice coaches in trying to learn my American Accent and Patrick is the best!! Where do I begin? Let me start with the rates. Incredible! He is by far the cheapest voice coach that I know in L.A. With his ability he could be charging a lot more! It's a extremely productive hour. He never just cuts the coaching off at the hour mark. It always just seems to come to a natural end. He is extremely generous with his time and also very honest. If he feels you have it, he might actually cut the session short and only charge you for part of the session or give you credit towards the next session. I have never had this happen with a dialect coach before. Patrick is also highly intuitive as to where your problem areas are. In the first two session he had identified my physical AND mental blocks that was hampering me. It took the sessions to a whole new level and identified some core problems that we worked on, rather than just parroting and looking at diagrams. Every session is recorded and emailed to you right there and then so that you can create your own library of exercises at home. Any actor who is out there auditioning knows that things come through last minute. Patrick has ALWAYS been there to fit me in or if I have had to cancel last minute. Being an actor himself he understands the industry. He gets the urgency and the provides the flexibility necessary. I love seeing him before an audition because he always give me that extra confidence that I need. When I had to return to Australia for a few months he even offered to do skype sessions with me and work around my schedule and time zone. Some of the top Casting Directors in L.A have told me that my accent is flawless and it's all thanks to Patrick! 5 stars!! read more

Speech Therapist?!! Patrick is much more than just a speech therapist. Absolutely amazing career coach, teacher, voice coach...he really knows his work and connects to every bit of it with his actors. He brings out the best in people. He is such a positive person and great influence in my life as an actor. Thank you for all your guidance and support and help with my journey. I would take your class over a million times. Scott Sedita Acting Studios has a GEM....Patrick Munoz. Unbelievable!!! read more

My entire life I have always been teased about my voice. From a young age I just thought it was something I could never change and opted to be quite and not talk as much in front of groups. I have been taking classes with Patrick for a while now and I am completely shocked with the huge changes I have felt, not only in my voice, but in my confidence as well! I am much more comfortable speaking in public settings and I no longer cringe and the sound of my voice being played back to me! Even though I initially just came to improve my voice on a superficial level, I have noticed coworkers taking me more seriously now that I sound professional and confident. I would 100% recommend Patrick to anyone who wanted to make a change in their speaking voice, whether for professional or personal reasons. His prices are reasonable, he is one of the nicest people I have ever met, and he is genuinely passionate about his work. read more

I heard about Patrick through a friend of mine who I hadn't seen for 3 years. Back then she had a very strong, thick German accent but now she talks completely American. Absolutely amazing!! It was like listening to a different person. I knew I had to meet this talented coach! I am British and for years have been trying to crack the American accent. I went to drama school and worked with numerous voice coaches but I never could get the accent quite right. I have now been working with Patrick and can honestly say it has been the best financial investment I have ever made towards my career. I've made a huge breakthrough by cracking the U.S accent and feel confident and ready for pilot season. Patrick is a very talented, organised and wonderful teacher. You go into class and he has everything already planned, tailored and structures to your individual needs. Many more of my friends now go to him and praise him highly. I always look forward to class and it's a pleasure working with him. Wonderful, wonderful teacher who I highly recommend!! read more

When I moved out to LA to pursue my acting career in comedy, my coach recommended Patrick Munoz to help me achieve a Standard American Dialect. I was born and raised in Texas, and like many Texans, I've been known for my big hair and big personality, but also my Southwestern "twang," of talk. The most common tendency for me was to drop the g's in -ing words like running and swimming, so when I would say the word running, it would sound like runnin'. Doesn't seem like a big deal to some people, but in the world of comedic acting, rhythm and timing means everything and mispronouncing a word can throw a whole scene away. Also, let me emphasize, up until meeting with Patrick, I spent my whole life (20+ years) not knowing how to make the "g" sound in any -ing words and back in Texas no one ever told me I was saying my -ing words incorrect because to people in Texas dropping the "g" in words, sounds... well... normal. After my first lesson with Patrick, I immediately was able to say the word running without dropping the g. Patrick will show you step-by-step the correct technique tailored to you to form sounds and develop crisp and clear speech. He will also teach you breathing techniques to project your voice, relaxation exercises to help facial tension, and much more depending on your speech goals. With anything, speech takes practice and creating habits to modify previous behavior such as tongue placement. Patrick will help with all of that, I immediately could hear the difference in my -ing words and I had people complimenting me on my speech. I highly recommend Patrick Munoz. Patrick records everything you practice with him during your session for you to take and practice at home, he always has homework and sheets selected for you to work on during your lesson and on your own time, but he also follows up and is easy to get ahold of, and affordable. Last but not least, Patrick is what I like to call "real." Patrick is straightforward, genuine, and a sincere person to work with and my level of confidence and communication continues to beam because of my lessons with him. Patrick is the best! read more

Patrick is simply the best voice and dialect coach in Los Angeles. Hands down! What is very impressive about Patrick is his versatility to capture your accent patterns and ability to tackle all the issues with a precise solution. In my case, he corrected my intonation and diphthongs issues. He also has a great YouTube channel where you can learn more and review his classes. Personally, his chrism and humor makes you feel comfortable, relaxed and focused. I can say that not only English has improved, but my self-esteem and capability to communicate with confidence and courage. I highly recommend Patrick, you'll notice your progress after the first class. read more

Patrick works in a beautiful location near Santa Monica Blvd. He is engaging and tries to pull your best work out of you. I do podcasts and thought it would be a good idea to get some voice coaching. So I called up Patrick and we went to work. We started with generally opening up my voice and he gave me important points I will never forget when speaking: speak out and have good posture. And then we got into the nitty gritty of speech and certain ways I can sound better. He has improved the way I speak and I learned a great deal from him. Anyone who chooses to work with Patrick will be happy they did so. read more

It's really a life-changing experience to take private classes with Patrick. He has a very optimistic personality and he is definitely an easy going person that you always want to work with. I enjoyed his class a lot. The first time I met him, I'm impressed by his voice. The best thing about his private class is that he always adjust his teaching structure to fulfill your needs, and he always gives you good advice and directions on anything you are puzzled with. You can get your voice reduced in a sufficient way. I started taking his class in September 2015, and my accent gets consistently better. Also, he is very experienced in all aspects of acting. He taught me Fitzmaurice voice too, and I can't be happier to learn so many great techniques with him! read more

It makes me VERY happy to go to Patrick's classes! Many of the classes in Hollywood are one hour but end up 45 mins.... Patrick's class is always one full hour (you get the recording to practice on you own too). I was really impressed that Patrick actually spent his own time after class to make a list for me that includes all the troubled sounds I have. He is the whole package, dialects, accents and voice. When I bring in scenes and monologues he gives his input for acting as well!! I'll definitely recommend it to anyone who needs help with accents and articulation! ps: Parking is easy too :P read more

I am so happy to have found Patrick. I am an actor so articulating clearly and precisely with confidence is very important in booking work. I came to Patrick because I have always had a slight lisp and I am a bit of a mumbler. My voice has grown so much thanks to Patrick. He specifies each lesson to your particular problems and really cares about your growth. He keeps the lessons fun and light and from day 1 he has made me feel comfortable and more confident with his humor and understanding. I am excited to continue working on my speech with him and also start learning some new dialects from him. He is currently teaching me a Scottish Accent from Glasgow and it's so much fun. Thank you Patrick. I look forward every week getting to see you and learning something new. read more

Patrick is an amazing voice and speech coach. He helped me develop a more powerful and dynamic voice. We also worked on reducing my German accent. The difference between the first and last session is striking. His book "American Accent" became an invaluable companion on my journey to sound more American. I loved the tongue twisters, poems, and Shakespeare pieces we worked on. And I very much appreciated having each lesson recorded (in audio and video), so I could use them in between to practice. read more

Patrick worked on my voice with me as well as The Nuts & Bolts at Scott Sedita and he truly is awesome! He is very educated with what he is teaching and is awesome at giving constructive feedback to improve your skills! He truly wants his students to succeed. read more

I am currently taking voice lessons from Patrick. I have already done 32 sessions with him and I can proudly say that I am still continuing. I am still amazed of how much I changed and improved. I can hear the difference in my voice and speech now. Patrick is such a great teacher. I never regretted having sessions with him. He is absolutely the best out of all the teacher I had in my life. I love all the casual chats I had with him these past years via social media and texting so i can improve my conversation skills and writing. Patrick works in a beautiful home studio location in the heart of West Hollywood on Cynthia St., which is called Patrick Munoz Voice & Speech Coach: The Voice Zone. He's knowledgeable, patient, amazing, caring, lovely, awesome, funny, dedicated, committed, friendly, extremely kind, helpful, and supportive. He makes the lessons fun and interesting; a session might include reading lines from plays, singing, or tongue twisters. After working with Patrick, my voice sounds stronger and more confident. Patrick is very knowledgeable in techniques that promote vocal clarity and articulation. He focuses on each individual during the session. I totally enjoy every session I have with Patrick. He is extremely passionate about what he does to his clients. He is also really engaged doing the activities. He gives you high-five if you do good and tells you that your doing good during the session. He makes people smile by his strong enthusiasm. He motivates you to do your best during the session, because he also gives feedbacks and says positive Thank you for all your guidance and support and help with my journey. I would take your class over a million times. He is engaging and tries to pull your best work out of you. He gives you important points to work on and improve on that specific area. I will never forget when speaking: speak out and have good posture. In other words, set the BAR. He has improved the way I speak. I learned so much from him. Patrick knows how to help you find your true voice. If you are a business professional who wants to increase your effectiveness as a public speaker/motivator look no further! Patrick's techniques and coaching methods will help you find a new and better you. He gave me exercises to both strengthen my voice and power and helped me become aware of what is happening as I'm speaking. He is genuinely interested in your success. Patrick teaches you everything you need to know to get there and, more importantly, tells you precisely what to work on. Patrick will show you step-by-step the correct technique to you to form sounds and develop crisp and clear speech. He will also teach you breathing techniques to project your voice, relaxation exercises to help facial tension, and much more depending on your speech goals. With anything, speech takes practice and creating habits to modify previous behavior such as tongue placement. Patrick records everything you practice with him during your session for you to take and practice at home. He always has homework and sheets selected for you to work on during your lesson and on your own time, but he also follows up and is easy to get ahold of, and affordable. I have now been working with Patrick and can honestly say it has been the best financial investment I have ever made towards my life and career. I always look forward to his speech and voice lessons every Saturday and it's always a pleasure working with him. read more

Patrick is wonderful! He is a great teacher, a great listener and a great coach. Patrick quickly assessed my needs and understood how to make me progress. I am French and I wanted to reduce my accent as it can get in a way of being understood. Also I was looking for a job and I had to conduct interviews on the phone and in person. Patrick not only helped me to reduce my accent but he also helped me to be more confident in engaging the power of my voice. Patrick provides materials and he records the lesson so it makes it easy to practice daily. As a result of the work I have done with Patrick, I was able to present myself confidently while interviewing for jobs. In my last interview, I had to deliver two presentations in front 8 people. They were very impressed with my presentations and I got the job. Thank you Patrick! read more

Excellent voice/speech coaching! The best in town. He really will get you where you want to be if you do your work! Worth every penny!!!

I am a South African actress currently trying learn as many dialects as I can while living in the US. I am so grateful to have met Patrick as he has given me the most incredible support, guidance and confidence in all the accents that we have tackled so far. His book is unbelievably thorough and has a lot of depth yet it is easy to grasp with dedication. I love my lessons with Patrick as together we work to find a dialect that suits my vocality and tone of voice and not what the perfect accent should be. He has immense passion and enthusiasm for his work and it is truly inspiring, I am very grateful to be guided under his care and wisdom. read more

Patrick is just hands down the most amazing voice coach. I went to him to improve my articulate, voice projection, resonance. I always had trouble with keeping my voice going through the day, oftentimes losing it by mid-afternoon. Speaking within large groups would only make this worse. Patrick taught me how to breathe properly to support my voice, and really make it flow out naturally through my body. I'm at the point now where I sometimes don't even recognize my own voice now because I'm so happy with how it sounds! I don't lose my voice anymore, and it carries and resonates out in a way that I have never heard it before. His exercises create consistent, long-lasting results and the recordings help for daily practice. Most of all, he is very professional and keeps the sessions fun. They don't feel so much like a lesson or class as much as fun play - which it should be. He genuinely cares about you as a person and helped me grow not only exponentially in my voice, but also in my confidence as a person. Thank you Patrick!!! I would not recommend anyone else. read more

Patrick is not just any voice and speech coach, he is by far the best one. He is an amazing person to be around. You could be having the worst day of your life, come in for a session with him and instantly feel better the moment you two start working. He even makes the boring and at times frustrating parts of the learning process fun, memorable and enjoyable. His style of teaching makes the time fly. I was extremely lucky to have stumbled upon his profile online when I moved to Los Angeles and was looking for someone to help me get rid of some of the leftover parts of my accent. He makes the process easier by working on resonance, articulation and breath. Miracles can happen - I am living proof. With enough dedication, patience, guidance and willingness, the seemingly impossible becomes reality for some. He is extremely knowledgeable of the IPA and will help break down anything you need. Once learned and perfected it can be applied to any material that needs to be worked on. Whether you are looking to develop a stronger voice, work on dialects or accents - look no further. He is talented, passionate, artistic, precise, creative, energetic and caring. read more

Truly Incredible! Not only is he great at being a speech coach but also provides great advice. With in depth knowledge and background in understanding how the mouth and tongue work to produce sounds his clear and precise instructions makes the process smooth and painless. And the fact he provides you with "homework" increases the success you will see. All in all, a great coach and I couldn't be happier with the results I see and the work I get to put in by working with such a skilled educator. read more

I never took a voice lesson before and so, I was a bit nervous before my first class. Patrick was incredibly welcoming and friendly. I became comfortable almost immediately. Patrick's knowledge and passion is truly contagious. In just one session, I began to understand the vital connection between breath, posture, and voice. I think Patrick's method of teaching is not only effective but it is so much fun. I had a great time in class and I am looking forward to my next session. read more

Patrick is a natural teacher with a resonant and appealing speaking voice, qualities which he brings into each of his valuable sessions. I came to him as a longtime teacher and aspiring actor with less confidence in my voice than I would like to have both in my profession and in my aspirations. Through multiple vocal exercises and monologue preparation, including work on character accents, I have attained greater vocal flexibility and volume and gained far more confidence in my voice. I am told that i speak clearer and with greater volume and range than ever before. Patrick can assess where you are at, where you need improvement, and prescribe clear ways to improve. There isn't a wasted moment in his sessions, but they are are fun and rigorous at the same time. You can't find a finer person or more consummate professional than Patrick Munoz. read more

Patrick is brilliant. On a scale from 1 to 5 he is a 10! He is highly skilled, insightful and extremely kind. Patrick knows how to help you find your true voice. If you are a business professional who wants to increase your effectiveness as a public speaker/motivator look no further! Patrick's techniques and coaching methods will help you find a new and better you that is capable of articulating your ideas like never before. read more