We’ll be working on an impression or accent of your choice, using the techniques I’ve set out in the class. I’m going to give you a framework and a number of exercises to do that will break the process down into manageable chunks.

The Project

Take 3 phrases for your chosen impression and apply the principals that I've laid out. If you feel confident enough, at the end, please post your impression for some constructive criticism (ideally video but audio is fine too if you’re shy on camera!) I’ll be checking back every now and then to give you some specific tips. If it is a slightly more obscure impression please try and edit the original clip in alongside for a comparison.

The Focus

Impressions are an iterative, non exact, trial and error process. As a result impressions seem quite intangible to learn and are not straightforward to teach. While I won’t necessarily be able to lead you directly to an impression you want to learn, instead I’ll be focused on arming you with ‘actionable sub skills’ which are the smaller skills you can keep coming back to when you feel like you are getting stuck.

Think of an impression like a sculptor chipping away at chunk of rock. I’m going to teach you the individual techniques that will allow you to sculpt any impression you want.

Exercises

These are the specific exercises set out in the class for you to complete, in conjunction with honing the 5 basics.

Creating assets
Making observation mind-maps
Practising just the facial expressions and body language in isolation
Creating a spaced and directed learning schedule

If there is anything that is not clear in the class and you would like clarifying or to be gone into in more depth, please don’t hesitate to message me.

Dana Ramoni

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