I always enjoy working with Stephen. He has a thoughtful, creative approach to dialect work, and as a fellow actor he understands the practical side of performing. Every session gives me tools I can use right away, and I genuinely appreciate working with him.
jeff
actor
photo credit to Vera Tammen
When I think of Stephen Ochsner, I think of his delicate approach to helping every person who needs it. Being an excellent, trained actor and partner, he does not want to point out your disadvantages, he tries to make them work in your favor.
He tries to explain all the nuances of musicality, stress, rhythm and accent of the language.
I appreciate his work with me not even as a teacher, but as a friend. I’m very happy that you have the opportunity to spend time with such a unique actor, teacher and person.
Andrey
actor
Stephen helped me to find my “English self” and feel at ease with her.
When I began working with him I was so embarrassed of my English I could barely order a cup of coffee. Now I have my whole career in English. People pay me money to talk to me… In English. Sounds really insane but it’s true.
Just learning grammar is one thing, but relaxing in a new language and even being able to make jokes sometimes—that is a completely different universe.
sofia
psycotherapist
Stephen goes to the essence of things. With him you can explore the universe in its forms and meanings.
For a person like me, a person of who cares about words and speech, he is a treasure.
We went on a very interesting exploration for a language we could use when addressing to kings, artists, shepherds, weavers and bankers simultaneously. And not only addressing, but appealing to their hearts. With Stephen that was possible.
galya
Entrepreneur
Stephen’s creative influence has been instrumental in my journey to mastering English. Collaborating onstage and translating plays with him has not only enriched my vocabulary, but instilled in me an ability to think freely in English.
This experience has transcended our artistic endeavors, profoundly impacting my professional life in science.
His guidance has equipped me with the linguistic creativity necessary to navigate complex scientific concepts and communicate effectively in the global arena.
mark
biologist
Despite my 18 years of working as an actor in the US, I felt I still had areas where I needed to improve: to perfect my general American dialect and get rid of other accents.
Stephen provided me with tools and easy ways to apply them which really helped me when working onstage and in front of a camera.
He has a practical yet creative approach to working with dialect and accent reduction.
Anya
actor
Stephen has helped me embrace English greatly. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t speak English as fluently as I do now.
He’s very charismatic and devoted to what he does. The best of the best.