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John Windsor-Cunningham
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2024 and ANOTHER VIDEO from New York, London and Skype acting-coach John Windsor-Cunningham, here showing how to speak smoothly at the same time as clearly! He mostly wants actors to understand what their lines really mean, - what is behind the words - but this exercise helps actors to get into the HABIT of stopping unnecessary pauses between words, which make so many audio-books narrators, politicians, priests, lawyers and actors boring to listen to. John also wants to apologize here for miss-spelling the name of the great Audra McDonald!

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30 сен 2024

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Комментарии : 52   
@thedanielstraight
@thedanielstraight Год назад
Extremely happy to see you're well, sir! 👑
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Yes, 20 years to go still, so lots of work to do! John
@VIK_1903
@VIK_1903 Год назад
Glad to see you're doing well, master!
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Thanks, yes, all well here. All good wishes back. John
@nicole6331
@nicole6331 Год назад
So so glad to see you and a new video, Mr. Windsor-Cunningham! Your videos are an inspiration and a light in my life. Thank you for your knowledge and your wisdom.
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Very, very kind. J.
@jamninja9809
@jamninja9809 Год назад
I'm very happy to see you've posted a new video! Thank you for sharing ❤
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Lots more to come. J.
@shpr9334
@shpr9334 Год назад
Really happy to see you upload! I am neither actor, nor aspire to be one, but love watching your videos. I guess many people do the same.
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Really kind of you, thanks. My twin brother is trying to make videos as well, and if you try a few seconds of his "MadEnglishman.com video 9" you'll see how easy they are to make. John
@Manakyn
@Manakyn 10 месяцев назад
Hi John! Voice Over actor here! Going through the script with this in mind really helps for commercial reads when every ad is "conversational" and "believable" nowadays! Great tips! Of course, the big difficulty is not running out of breath after reading a single sentence that should actually have been broken into 4 sentences 🤣
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach 10 месяцев назад
Yes, you're right, of course, and I do not mean that this forces us to speak quickly, we can pause and be as a slow as we need, but still use this to keep the words "smooth". My video was slightly rushed, but I did manage one of my examples much slower, so maybe you'll see what I mean there. Thanks for kind words! John Windsor-Cunningham
@cheydinal5401
@cheydinal5401 Год назад
So that's how I can sound like Churchill (which actually does sound pretty cool to be honest)
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
W Churchill had a giant problem with his voice, which - if you know what it is - can be cured by pretending the frequent inability to speak is deliberate, and (in private, of course, as he did,) by singing the words of a speech before he spoke it in pubic. If you don't know what his problem was then let's not be unkind and mention it more. John.
@howardphillipslovecraft1890
I'd love to study with this masterful teacher, but I'm not in NYC 🥰
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
I'm not pushing you, but since you ask, I coach on skype. It works very well partly because we're both concentrated on our screen with no distractions. But if you message me through the website, or email me, saying what you actually want to work on, I will honestly say if I feel I'm the right person to help, and can answer a few questions there. John.
@guillee12
@guillee12 Год назад
Thank you so much Sir, I'm learning how to pronounce like a brit and you are so helpful and funny that is a pleasure to watch your videos, I adore the way you speak
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Thanks. Be careful though. Each Brit speaks a bit differently nowadays, and what matters is that we speak clearly and with some note of kindness in our voice. That is what people really want to hear, not a 'perfect' accent. In fact a "mixture" may somtimes be more interesting, as long as we are easy to understood. But you probably know that, sorry. John
@eransolomonmusic
@eransolomonmusic Год назад
Refreshing! Thank you John. I especially liked the end with how important it is just to be AWARE. So true. Awareness changes everything
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Thanks! John
@climatehero
@climatehero 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for your comments!
@Sean-im8bf
@Sean-im8bf Год назад
as a primary student, i appreciated and enjoyed semantics. i lended my volunteering to junior theatre by way of stage handing and have focused professionally in technology while trying to keep an eye on personal balance it was when, more recently, i began focusing on personal growth and discovering a habit of listening to authors and artists. That is, to say, I appreciate what Mr WC shares and believe his insight to be a gem.
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Thanks for kind words. All we have to do - it seems - is to keep exploring, and we hopefully suddenly find something important to us. The alternative - of lazing around too much - doesn't lead far, so there's really not much choice. Best back to you, John Windsor-Cunningham
@BennieF
@BennieF Год назад
hey john, i really wanna do acting when im older. im 16 and im gonna go to california institute of arts to learn, do you have any suggestions on.. what to do if i feel like giving up? I'm hoping to one day go into tv shows, movies. and furthermore
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
People who start acting at a young age have an advantage. Look up the Wikipedia page ("Personal" section) of any actors you like and you may see that is true.. And if you think you will feel like giving it up then do two things. Firstly: work hard, doing ANY acting work you can get, - NOW - to help you make up your mind - in school plays, in the film-making department of your local university which will need 'free' actors, and ANY theater work - as so many actors learn about acting from doing theatre. The second thing is for you to get a qualification for another job so that you can survive if you "give up" the job of acting, or for when you are out of work. I mean to get certified as a policeman, a nurse, an animal-vet assistant... Anything. John
@BennieF
@BennieF Год назад
@@NewYorkActingCoach I really appreciate you taking your time to reply to this comment. It's really heartwarming to know you saw this. I'll work as hard as I can. Thanks John
@darbisd
@darbisd Год назад
Thank you, professor. I will try and not be afraid of "gluing" words together when I read out loud anymore. As a non-native I always end up trying to speak each - word - separately, and the message ends up being lost in my own mind.
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Yes, clever of you to note that this is a problem of (to use your word) 'non-native' speakers. Because we learn our first language in sentences (like "Mummy where are you") and our second language with all the words all rather separately! So yes, this can be a solution. But just let it 'happen' to you, don't force it, because that could sound odd! Just start noticing when other speakers do (w) it ! John
@javierramirez8711
@javierramirez8711 3 месяца назад
wonderful!😊
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach 3 месяца назад
Thanks for your kind comment. Yes, I think I may be on to something with this. But, since making the video, I've noticed that some politicians, priests (and actors) do this automatically, making them ENJOYABLE to listen even if they are talking about something rather too deep for me! And it might encourage actors to do this too much - ! ! - by linking every damned wor D'all the ti M'and sounding a bit mad. But maybe I've also found a way to make a character sound mad! Anyway, glad you found it of interest. John Windsor-Cunningham, June 2024.
@heathercook152
@heathercook152 Год назад
Food for thought. Thank you John.
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
You're welcome. It's actually part of a bigger issue, where actors accidentally make a word stand out - when they didn't intend it to. By unnecessarily pausing between two words the focus of the line can go onto the second word for no reason! The phrase "For ever" can sound dull and meaningless: it is meant to be "forever"! John
@larrybrent4888
@larrybrent4888 Год назад
Very informative and helpful video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience so willingly and publicly! I think that all actors and people whose profession involves a lot of speaking in front of large audiences, like politicians or pastors, are afraid of not being understood. I attach great importance to good, clear pronunciation, because what good is it if you give a good acting performance, but no one understands you because you speak unclearly or too fast?! But the problem is, of course, if you add an extra pause to two consecutive words where the first ends with the same letter as the second word begins, that it then seems too artificial and unnatural. In the course of time, you get an intuitive feeling for how to speak the respective text, where you can make pauses and should emphasize words extra. "German grammar is hard to deal with. English spelling can be mastered through tough thorough thought though!" - Mark Twain
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Thanks. Yes, if we just keep working we improve. After a single performance of Macbeth I've seen actors' voices be stronger for the rest of their lives! And thanks for adding 'encouragement'! John
@larrybrent4888
@larrybrent4888 Год назад
@@NewYorkActingCoach Thanks for the answer, John. Can you tell me why this is the case with Macbeth in particular? Is it because of the particular word order, the way the monologues are structured, or the character of Macbeth? Actually, all Shakespeare's plays are very challenging and demanding in terms of speaking, and thus an indispensable enrichment for every actor! In Germany, too, Shakespeare's plays are held in high esteem, and the German classics by Goethe and Schiller are still very much in demand because of their style of speech! I have noticed that especially with the classics my pronunciation and my acting has improved greatly over the years, but I don't know exactly what that is due to. After all, nowadays there are wonderful new plays with strong characters and profound dialogues as well! Do the old classics just unconsciously get more out of us? I'd like to know what you think about that?
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
@@larrybrent4888 Too much to answer here, sorry. If you want a session with me, of course, use the 'Contact' page on my website, incredbly busy with a billion auditions going on! John
@ko8032
@ko8032 Год назад
more videos on linguistic phenomena !
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Thanks, and yes, I may do, - but it's the 'deep' meaning and the realistic, truth of any words that are said, which matters - I'm sure you'd agree, so it may be a while, but I'm grateful for the suggestions! John
@susanwoodcarver
@susanwoodcarver Год назад
Thank you very much John. I so enjoy your videos. Always, always wonderful knowledge.
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Two always'es! Thanks twice then. John,
@pedrosaulmx
@pedrosaulmx Год назад
Welcome Back!
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Thanks. We're all just one enormous family! John
@Lady_Christy
@Lady_Christy Год назад
I love your videos!!So glad to see you back!!💕
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Thanks, and better to come hopefully. J.
@Ladygaga4047
@Ladygaga4047 9 месяцев назад
6:40😂
@lucysyoutubeaccount
@lucysyoutubeaccount Год назад
Wagwan john windsor
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Not sure what you're asking. 'Wagwan" means "what's going on?" - right? If you've another good question to throw at me, do! John
@pierococo4680
@pierococo4680 Год назад
Long live the king
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Very kind. I'll show you my exact copy of King Charles's crown in my next video, next month. John
@pierococo4680
@pierococo4680 Год назад
@@NewYorkActingCoach I'll look forward to it. By the way sir, I am a french actor and your videos have been a huge help for me. I want to be Great at my craft and if one day I am, it will in part be because of you. Thanks for your help, Piero
@theluckyfamemonster
@theluckyfamemonster Год назад
i’m always so glad to hear from you; i owe you a lot. 🫀it’s been years since you’ve helped me an many others on this beautiful career. ily
@NewYorkActingCoach
@NewYorkActingCoach Год назад
Thanks for saying. Better videos coming soon hopefully. John
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