"I found Nick Curnow to be very helpful in my preparation for two roles requiring very different accents. He is a very encouraging and effective tutor. "​

"Passionate and committed to excellence – words that describe my workshops with Nick Curnow. Nick has a clear love of and a keen ear for accents and acting. He brings a wonderful energy to each session. While he keeps the coaching sessions light, they go a long way in accent and character development with focus on the nuances and the detail. I would recommend Nick to anyone serious about acting, voice, character development and accent."

"Working and learning from Nick has been a crucial component of my vocal and performing journey. Learning from him throughout my tertiary studies, I fostered a deeper understanding of breath; how to release and use natural breath to ground performance, how to identify and unpack the holding of breath or tension that may restrict vocal output and how to connect with text and character via vocal choices that can anchor me in the context, world and story.

"Nick has guided me through various dialects with vocal examples, demonstrations, recordings and detailed script work. Nick's accent expertise is incredible; his knowledge of regional specific dialects is such a valuable resource that I am so inspired by and grateful for. He is able to tailor and communicate the different sounds and habits of an accent and what is appropriate for a character to give a well rounded, insightful performance. He is truly a master of his craft and I am so appreciative that I am able to work with him as an actor - he gives me such confidence in my vocal choices."

"Nick Curnow is my go to guy for all accents. Having worked with him over the years I have grown to trust and respect his mastery of coaching.
"Not only does he offer his coaching expertise but also educates in the history and origin of the accent which makes all the difference when coming to understand the ‘culture’ and therefore the ‘character’.
"I have worked with Nick on accents for several auditions in Arabic, Russian and American but I was very grateful to have him in my corner for Italian in ‘Underbelly’ and Spanish (Canary Island origin) for the film ‘Distance’."

Janet King, Out of the Blue, The Bet,
E Street, Soins and Daughters, 
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"I have worked with Nick on a number of occasions. He is an expert in his field and he shares his knowledge with an ease and thoroughness that makes getting results easy. His manner is engaging, his enthusiasm infectious and his skill is marked. He would be my default 'go-to' guy for dialect coaching."

“Nick Curnow’s way of working is very muscular: he knows how to get the best out of an actor in a very short pace of time. Nick arrives in a rehearsal room and can troubleshoot with accuracy, ease and speed whilst respecting and supporting the creative choices of the team. He is detailed, encouraging and clear in his approach: actors’ voices, dialects and confidence are in safe hands with Nick. He’s a director’s dream.”

"I go see Nick, we work for an hour. I head to my audition the next day, bang...I get the Job. Nick recognises your strengths and strengthens you weaknesses. I highly recommend you spend time with Nick before your next big audition." 

                                                                                         The Portable Door
"I had the pleasure of having Nick dialect coach me when I needed to perform with a Northern Irish accent. He is extremely talented. He is very patient and explains the accent in a way that made it quick to learn and easy to understand. Extremely professional, he has a wonderful attention to detail, I would recommend him on any set and will definitely be calling in the future when I next need help with a show or audition."

"The first time I saw Nick was on stage. At that point I didn't know him and was wondering how the director had managed to fill the play's one American speaking role with an American actor. I later realised he was just a bloody Aussie with a flawless accent!

"Needless to say Nick has a gifted ear for accents and unique skill in helping actors to achieve solid, natural dialects in their work. That he has such an extensive background as an actor only helps the process. If you need to brush up on your Standard American (or any other of the many accents he works with) I highly recommend Nick to get you up to industry standard without much fuss."

"Nick's got the magic ear for sound and has a wonderful way of adjusting his teaching to your style of learning and integrating.  
"I've witnessed a complete turnaround in my ability to discern the subtleties of what makes the accent authentic. This has created a natural metamorphosis of the way my words flow from me in relation to the character we've been working on. 
"His style and warmth make the process enjoyable and I look forward to the next accent we'll take on together!"

Prosper, Head On, The Twelve, Janet King, Killing Ground, Top of the Lake, Home and Away, Top End Wedding, Children of the Corn

​“Nick had a great ear for the little details that can give away a non-naturalised accent (Standard American in this case). He had very practical and simple advice, plus encouragement that helped me and the rest of the cast pull off a very believable accent.”

Inception, Ruben Guthrie, Peep Show, EastEnders, Little Fish, All Saints

"Nick was an essential component to our rehearsals in an American accented
production. He has an awesome ear for detail and can articulate fine nuances of
inflection with great clarity. He is also a total pleasure to work. I would absolutely 
recommend him."

"Nick is a wonderful dialect coach and the first person I recommend every time. He has extremely detailed knowledge of an astounding number of accents and he can approach his training from a variety of entry points to best suit the needs of the student." 

Lambs of God, Time Trax, Neighbours,
Sons and Daughters

​"Nick is a charming and sensitive teacher of dialect. He has an incredible ear and is able to explain the vocal changes with clarity. I have never worked with a better dialect teacher."

"Nick Curnow, with great generosity and precision, can bring out remarkable improvements in approaches to dialogue and vocal work in a remarkably short space of time. He is at all times respectful to process and brings his own considerable talents as a performer to working with actors in ways that they and the whole rehearsal room can appreciate."

Paper Friends, Then That Happened,
The Reckoning

"Nick has an extraordinary understanding of dialects from all over the world and an even better ability to teach dialects to another; allowing his students to make it their own. He first helped me with the infamously challenging Northern Irish accent and ever since then I have recommended him to everyone for dialect work. I recently used his friendly services for an Argentinean accent and in only an hour and with his precision as a coach, I was able to construct a very  accurate dialect for a last minute casting. What makes him unique is his effectiveness at passing on detailed knowledge and understanding of dialects and empowering the actor to confidently use them. He is the best dialect coach I've come across."

         In Our Blood, Packed to the Rafters,
                                               Love My Way

"Nick's help was invaluable in my quest to nail the American accent. Working 1 on 1 with him was so enjoyable. I particularly appreciated how thorough he was with specific mouth placement & consistency in substitutions that were required. Our Australian musculature is very specific & Nick guided me beautifully in simple solutions to make the appropriate adjustments, all the while encouraging the private work I had already done. 

"If you need to nail an accent get a personal session with Nick. Trust me it will be money very well spent. If you're determined to achieve real precision with dialect Nick will help you realise your goal. 

"Experts know what they are doing, that's why you ask for their help.  Nick just happens to be an expert as well as a really great guy who is encouraging, positive and prepared to go the extra mile for all his clients."