Empowering Creatives of All Ages in Acting and Voiceover

With my extensive background in performance studies and education, I’m passionate about helping creatives—from ages 7 to 99—unlock their full potential in acting and voiceover. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, I’m here to support your journey.

I offer private or group recorded online sessions through Zoom tailored to meet your individual or organization needs. For those who prefer in-person learning, I’m also available for live group sessions with organizations and at conferences. My experience includes leading sessions at some of the dynamic voiceover conferences in the country, including the renowned VOAtlanta, Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, and One Voice Conference. I have offered group sessions online for organizations such as VO Peeps, Emotional Body, Virtual Voiceover Exchange, Julie Williams, and VoiceoverExtra.

Explore the sample classes and services below, and feel free to reach out for more detailed information. I’m excited to help you take the next step in your creative journey!

Contact me at [email protected] to learn more.

Is Your Message Getting Lost Due to a Regional Accent? Looking to Sharpen Your Speech or ‘Neutralize’ Your Voice?

This course is designed to help you refine your speech, reduce regionalisms, and achieve a more neutral “American English” accent that resonates with a wider audience.

But don’t just take my word for it! Here’s what some of my GAE clients have to say:

As a student of Monique’s I can testify that she can teach an old dog new tricks. She is wonderful and fun to work with. So any challenges you may have she will turn your your tongue around, because it’s all about vocal placement

—GAE:”Southern” Client

You give your all in your sessions. I cannot say I can add to what you already do. You do make it fun to learn. It really is up to the student to change, and you offer your support. Bottom line, if you can change your Brooklyn accent to a general American accent, so can I. You’ve been there, done that; that’s what encourages me to continue. Thank you!

—GAE: “Northern” Client

It is a pleasure to work with Monique! Her client-focused approach brings genuine concern and absolute commitment creating a comfortable atmosphere in which to learn. With a keen ear, relaxed manner, and sincere desire to see her clients progress, she takes the stress out of accent reduction! She truly is a treasure “as genuine as her curls”

—GAE: “Southern” Client

For years I’d worked on neutralizing my midwest accent and I’d been mostly successful, but I know there were still a few other regionalisms I’d picked up in my travels – easy to hear in others, but more difficult to detect in my own speech. my ultimate goal: To master General American English so I could acquire a proper Trans-Atlantic (or Middle-Atlantic) accent. Monique quickly catalogued the remaining minor tendencies from a speech sample I had sent her and provided specific corrective exercises to finish them off. Exactly the feedback I was looking for!  Thank you, Monique!

—GAE: “Regional Mash-ups” Client

Monique Bagwell is a knowledgeable, compassionate teacher who genuinely cares about her students. She goes above and beyond in her teaching. First, Monique assessed my accent so she could determine what course of action to take in regards to drills, problem words, repetition, whatever’s needed. She’s extremely patient and has a great sense of humor, which is really helpful when I’m feeling frustrated. Plus, she doesn’t mind all the times it takes to get a sentence or a piece of copy to sound just right. Monique will not only teach you the skills you need to develop the GAE correctly, but will also cheer you on as you progress. And, I will always keep my trusty cork within reach.

—GAE: “Northern” Client

Looking to Connect More Deeply with Your Copy?

Consider harnessing the power of Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Effector Patterns. I’ve achieved mastery-level proficiency in practicing and teaching the EMOTIONAL BODY method, a powerful technique that helps you tap into authentic emotions to create a genuine connection with your audience. It also teaches you how to STEP-OUT of emotions to avoid Emotional Hangovers.

I have difficulty making emotional connections to copy and working through those physical breathing exercises last night just seemed to help me connect the dots!! I had two auditions in my inbox last night after the webinar. I did them both this morning and I felt like I approached them with SO MUCH more confidence and connection than what I’ve been doing.  I actually had FUN doing my auditions today….. (that never happens)
–L. Laird, Emotional Intelligence Workshop Participant