SERVICES
Private Coaching
Individualized Approach: We'll identify your current abilities and challenges and then discover together how to move toward your goals. Your needs determine our focus during the sessions.


First Session: The first session is a little longer than a standard session. We'll talk, and I'll ask you a lot of questions about your past experience, feedback you've received, and any goals you may have. My goal will be for both of us to get a sense of whether we're a good fit for working together, and for you to have a glimpse of what our work will be. Most of all, I want you to have clarity about how I may be able to help you. The first session is billed as one hour, but it will take up to 90 minutes.
Location: Los Angeles (Mid Wilshire). Contact me for the specific address. I also travel to work with clients and work online. 

My Rates: I offer a sliding scale to accommodate clients of different means. The regular cost is $125 per hour, and the minimum discounted rate is $90 per hour (prorated for longer sessions).
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I also offer discounted packages for voice coaching and American accent coaching. Email me for more details.
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Duration and Frequency of Study: Most clients do either one or two sessions per week. Less than one session per week is usually not helpful. Depending on your goals, you may finish after a few sessions or continue on a regular basis.
Introductory Class in Fitzmaurice Voicework
What's covered: This class will introduce students to principles of voice and presence work. Using principles of Fitzmaurice Voicework, Knight-Thompson Speechwork, and other methodologies, participants will learn techniques for developing a free range of breathing, speaking and voicing, and will deepen their connection to emotion, impulse, intention, and presence in performance.
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Who it's for: This class is ideal for performers interested in developing or deeping their voice practice. Previous experience is not required.
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When:
Wednesdays, July 15-September 16, 2020
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Note there are two sections (pick one):
-Wednesdays from 10-11:30am
-Wednesdays from 12-1:30pm
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Where: Zoom. I'll send you a link to join once you register.
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How to Register: Space is limited. Email to inquire about availability.
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Cost: The regular rate is $20/session. Please deeply consider whether you're able to pay this rate.
In case that rate is not doable for you, I'm offering a sliding scale of $5-20 per session; you pay what you can afford within that scale.
Ongoing Class
in Fitzmaurice Voicework:
Voice and Text work
What's covered: This ongoing class will include an exploration of principles of Fitzmaurice Voicework, Knight-Thompson Speechwork, and other methodologies. Participants will learn techniques for developing a free range of breathing, speaking and voicing, and will deepen their connection to emotion, impulse, intention, and presence in performance. Students will also explore applying voicework in performance.
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Who it's for: This class is ideal for performers interested in developing or deeping their voice practice. Previous experience in Fitzmaurice Voicework is required.
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When:
Tuesdays, 10-11:30am PST
Thursdays, 12-1:30pm PST
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Where: Zoom. I'll send you a link to join once you register.
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How to Register: Space is limited. Email to inquire about availability.
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Cost: The regular rate is $20/session. Please deeply consider whether you're able to pay this rate.
In case that rate is not doable for you, I'm offering a sliding scale of $5-20 per session; you pay what you can afford within that scale.
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Online
Voice Classes
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Speech &
Accent Class
What's Covered: Using principles of Knight-Thompson Speechwork, this four week class will teach participants a step-by-step process to achieve integrated flow with any accent of any language. Following the completion of the four weeks, participants will receive two private coaching sessions with me to work on an accent of your choosing.
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We'll cover Knight Thompson Speechwork's Four Pilllars of Accent work, including exploring exercises from Dudley Knight's book, Speaking with Skill. Participants will leave the class with conceptual understanding of speech and accent work (including the foundation of phonetics) as well as a practical, felt sense of how to physically DO an accent.
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Who it's for:​ This class is open to performers or non-performers, whether you're an actor wanting to learn an accent for your "type" or you're a non-performer wanting more clarity as you speak in your day-to-day life. This class is also ideal for people whose first language isn't English and are wanting to learn an American accent.​
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Class Schedule and Location:
Dates TBA
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Cost: $400. Price includes two private coaching sessions in an accent of your choosing.
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Sign Up: Use the form on the bottom of this page to sign up for class.
"I’m undeniably convinced that if you’re looking to hone your skills when it comes to accent/dialect work, Ryan O’Shea’s in-depth instruction of the Knight-Thompson technique will undoubtedly take you to the next level. Her ability to clearly and creatively articulate the practical physical aspects of this work opened up doors for me that were nothing short of profound. I have a new confidence in my ability to approach any accent/dialect, armed with a process that is approachable, actionable, and thoroughly enjoyable. If you believe that the profundity of this work lies within the process of true embodiment, then I highly suggest seeking out Ryan’s coaching. It’s become an invaluable lesson in my tool kit as an actor."
-Sam K.
What's covered: This 8-week class will include an exploration of principles of Fitzmaurice Voicework, Knight-Thompson Speechwork, and other methodologies. Participants will learn techniques for developing a free range of breathing, speaking and voicing, and will deepen their connection to emotion, impulse, intention, and presence in performance.


Who it's for: This class is open to performers interested in starting or deepening a connection with their body (including emotions), breathing, and voice in performance.


Class Schedule and Location:
Dates TBA
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(See Online Voicework Below for current ongoing class options.)


Cost: $450


What to prepare: a monologue, poem, or song of your choosing


Sign Up for Classes: Use the form at the bottom of the page to sign up for classes.
"My voice has never sounded richer, my acting work never more deeply truthful, and my body and spirit never more connected. Class day is truly my favorite day of the week. If you’ve ever considered trying to up your vocal game, this is the class, and Ryan is the teacher." —Leslie Y.
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"Ryan is an incredible teacher...I was blown away by the unexpected worth I got learning how to connect with my body, deactivate my anxiety, and exist from a truly present place. I strongly recommend this class to anyone who wants more power in their speaking voice, but much more so to anyone who wants to learn an effective way to reduce stressful thinking and anxious behavior in their life naturally, powerfully, and simply." —Aria T.
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"Ryan has a ton of knowledge about different techniques like Fitzmaurice (what her 8 wk intensive focuses on) Alexander technique, Feldenkrais method; she incorporates knowledge from various techniques in her lessons. Ryan caters to what the class is interested in learning, and points out what they need to work on the most - it's not a generic one-size-fits-all type of thing. Just about any living and breathing organism would benefit from taking her class." -Megan T.
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Voice Class
Voice Workshop
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What's covered: This weekend intensive workshop will include an exploration of principles of Fitzmaurice Voicework to help participants develop a free range of breathing, speaking and voicing, and a connection to impulse, intention, and presence in performance.
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Who it's for: This workshop is open to anyone interested in starting or deepening a connection with their body, breathing, and voice. Prior experience in Fitzmaurice Voicework is not needed. Workshop will be limited to 12 participants.
Date & Times: TBA
Location: Crash Acting Studios
Cost: $200
What to prepare: Text or Song (10-20 lines)
What to bring: Water, yoga mat, pillow
What to wear: Yoga or workout clothes.
Goals for the workshop:
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Participants will learn a highly effective warm-up technique that can become part of any training you already use.
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Participants will find freedom and release in the body and breath, inviting more vocal expressivity, physical awareness, and a sense of relaxed readiness. ​
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Participants will find the “support" of the voice, helping you discover economy of effort in voicing and the connection to intention when speaking.
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Participants will explore tools for finding greater presence in performance.
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​Participants will have fulfilled the prerequisites for joining my weekly class in Fitzmaurice Voicework.