I cannot say enough great things about LA Actors Institute. This place has wonderful instructors…read morewho take the time to help you develop and improve your craft as an actor. LA Actors Institute sets themself apart from the rest by providing genuine instruction that shows how important they view developing the actors that take their courses. They take the time to get to know the students here to better identify areas for improvement and to pinpoint strengths that can be nurtured to be even stronger. Whether you are just starting out or if you are an avid actor, this is a great place to start or to refresh & improve your skillsets. Please take the time and check this place out! A big shout-out to Holli & Amelia, you ladies are phenomenal!

The commercials class was great- I gained a lot of insight on the whole process from receiving the…read morebreakdown, to researching the brand, to character work, to recording a slate/self-tape, to what the casting directors/brand might think & want, & more... the class gave a lot of depth! It definitely challenged me as we worked with various types of commercials, some solo and some with partners. I feel better equipped now with the tools that the class gave me! Shoutout to Doug Bailey for the referral!

Smart, creative, honest, experienced, and super passionate. All the things you want in a teacher…read more Donnie will push you to try different things, to flex your muscles, and won't settle for mediocrity.

I first came across Kate when I bought her book, which I'll admit I haven't yet read…read morecover-to-cover... because it's so vast! It covers everything, just like her and Jeff's coaching. When I next came across Kate, it was because I checked out one of the Sound Advice webinars. There was so much information packed in there for the time that we had, I was stunned at the affordability -- they really do want to help the beginner. I did as many as I could. After a series of webinars, it was clear that I was ready for private coaching. Those did not disappoint. To the contrary, they were amazing. Sound Advice actually has a process you go through to ensure that each time you step up to the mic, you're confident and know what to do, how to adjust, self-direct, etc. It's really amazing to have a process that keeps you comfortable in any studio environment. The coaching sessions led to a revelation: it was time to refresh my demos. It had been four years and I'd grown a ton between then and now, so we did a new commercial demo together. Let me tell you what, I'm blown away by the quality direction--which helped pull choices out of me that I didn't realize I had--and it sounds amazing. Every one, a national spot. Here's the icing on the cake. Your demo is not a 1- or 2-hour session. It's a process over several days of 1-hour sessions. They take their time to get the absolute best out of you, plus you get to learn along the way, and I have to say their process works. To me, it was almost like I got a free coaching class with each spot we tracked for the demo. There are others who charge about the same price for a demo or coaching... but where Sound Advice has everyone else beat is that they truly care and it shows. That's their secret sauce, I think. That, and there's so much wisdom between the two of them that I'll bet they've forgotten more than most of us know about the business--and not just the acting side.

Kate and Jeff are professionals and have receipts for what they do. They know a LOT about…read morevoiceover. They offer needed correction, as well as encouragement. I've taken their coaching package and FINALLY got my demo produced by them. Jeff also helped me get my home recording booth together. If you want to be a professional at this, I highly recommend them!

Thomas is an excellent teacher (and also an actor himself). He has come up with a brilliant system…read morethat is so very simple to implement (but obviously you still have to put in frequent practice to get really good at it). His system removed for me the mystery of deciphering the script so I can get out of my head and, as the name of his course says, ACT THE STORY. Thomas is also very patient and funny and I thoroughly enjoy working with him! William Christopher Ford

Tom as an acting coach is AMAZING! If you are a veteran to the game or just starting, Tom is really…read moresomeone you should give a try before you drop SICK amounts of coin on some acting academy that may or may not help you out. His rates are very affordable and the knowledge you will gain is priceless. He really helps us as actors quickly find what the writer is trying to project to their audience. I'm all about making the character my own, so to speak, but FIRST we all have to go through and impress the right people in the interview/audition process. This is where Tom will give you the insight you need and that many of the other actors do not have. So do yourself a favor and try Tom out. You won't be sorry you did! Thomas Garner IS A BIG DEAL! PS..tell'em Tyler Tuione sent you! ;)

O'Grady is an incredible musician and guitar teacher. The guitar is an instrument with so many…read morenuances that can only be learned well by working one-on-one with a great teacher. His years of experience as a pro guitarist on-stage and in the studio enhance his teaching abilities and make his lessons truly unique. He's a total rockstar and exactly what I was looking for in a teacher. I love that he's able to tailor my lessons to my specific needs. He has amazing energy and is a blast to work with. My lessons with him are a highlight of my week!

I've been a student of Judy's for a year now and I can't tell you much how much she's impacted my…read morelove and joy for music and singing. Always encouraging and able to find solutions for anything you want to learn and improve on. One of the biggest hurdles I've been able to over come is my confidence. Definately worth the price since you can learn multiple skills with her. She's given me the tools to use to improve my technique and curate my own style Now we're working on songwriting and producing original tracks! I always look forward to my time with Judy and reccamend her coaching for all levels!

I have worked with Judy as my vocal coach for the past 2 years. What I love most about Judy is…read morethat, while she goes out of her way to always make me feel safe and supported, she pushes me to become the singer I know I can be. I 100% believe she cares deeply about me and my musical goals. She has also impressed me with her all around knowledge of music theory and her well-developed ear. Because of her ear-training, my ear has improved more than I thought possible. She's beyond flexible, kind, and just all around great.

I absolutely loved this workshop! Jeff is an incredible teacher who really knows how to personalize…read morehis teaching methods to help each individual student. No matter where you are in your acting/commercial experience, Jeff knows how to adjust so that you can get the most out of this class. I had so much fun in this class, and I learned more that I could have ever imagined. Highly recommend!

Jeff is amazing! I loved taking his workshop. He offered very insightful advice regarding which…read morekind of roles I would most likely go out for, and helped me narrow down my approach for auditioning. He also gave me some great tips regarding headshots and agents that represent my type. I feel much more confident regarding the audition process after taking his class. Also, Jeff is a ton of fun to work with and watching our audition playbacks was extremely hilarious and helpful. So glad I took his class!!

This is my favorite acting studio in LA. Tim and Andrey know numerous acting tips which they…read moregenerously share with students. Moreover their teaching technique is so incredible! Everytime I get a lot of fun during exercises and I found it very helpful for expand and polish my acting skills. This is an unique place with a true spirit of acting and art.

I have been training at the Stanislavski Studio in LA for about 4 months now. I am humbled to be…read moretraining with these 2 great masters Tim Craig and Andrey Vasilyev. Tim Craig is a student of Stella Adler and Andrey Vasilyev has trained with some of the top acting coaches in Russia. Their training process/approach is fun, practical and applicable. Tim will focus on bringing the character from outside in, while Andrey's training focuses on developing inside out. Tim uses the 11 audio action movement in helping bring the text live. Andrey will work on body movement, imagination, improv, on camera and the center self/spirit. Each coach will give actors the necessary tools to become better at their craft. I highly recommend training at the Stanislavski Studio. Cheers. Ronnie