Ashley was a wonderful speech trainer. She was able to help build my confidence and organize my…read morethoughts. English is my second language and sometimes find it hard to explain my ideas out loud. Ashley gave some much needed strategies to enhance my grammar and presentations. If English is your second language and looking to take your public speaking skills to the next level, Ashley is the best!!!!

In my brief research of other clients reviews across multiple platforms , as well as my own…read moreexperience, it appears to be a bait and switch operation. Secure the upfront contract payment and then disappear! I have had an extremely difficult time scheduling my sessions, which is unfortunate. I paid for 14 and only completed 5 before they stopped responding to repeated scheduling request emails. Businesses like this tend not to prosper.

I have had the privilege of working with Patrick Munoz over the last 3 years. He has provided…read moremultiple workshops for me at the Burbank Public Library. From helping new English speakers with how to use their voice so they can be understood to training tutors on the physicality of pronunciation that enables the tutors to work with their students/learners on how sounds are produced. Patrick is engaging, entertaining, and eloquent. I look forward to working with him again! -Wynne L. Adult Literacy coordinator for Burbank Public Library

I've always been soft-spoken, which definitely goes with my personality. But in my new position, I…read moremake presentations much more frequently and realized that my soft-spoken manner was not making the impact I wanted. I found Patrick because he has great reviews for his services and I am so glad I did. He has helped me find a voice and a presence I didn't know was in me. The sessions are fun and fast-moving. Even after our first coaching, my voice was stronger and I felt more confident. The vice president of my division even gave me a compliment the other day, which she rarely does. Thank you, Patrick, for helping me find my voice!

I'm an east coast voice actor, and was tipped off about the Kalmenson method by my old online…read moreimprov coach. When I contacted K&K about remote class offerings, I found the Working Pros class was upcoming, and space was available. The class is taught in weekly sessions over Zoom, with some homework assignments and class recordings shared after each session for review. This class helped me restructure my auditioning approach, embrace The Method, and, has helped me improve my audition quality, with renewed confidence tackling new challenges as they arise. I feel refreshed and focused heading into this last chunk of 2023. My recommendation is an enthusiastic "Yes" - if you're a voice talent, look over their offerings & select a class to help your career improve. If you put the work in, I'm sure you'll see the results come out!

I was so disappointed by how remedial this class was. Like most working actors in LA, because I'm…read morenot in the top 1% of the industry I have to work long, hard hours at my day job to make ends meet. As such, I want a class that has good bang for my buck, wows me and frankly blows me away. For example, the first time I went to Lesly Kahn & Co or The Groundlings, I had that exact experience...It took me all of 5 minutes to realize how much more I had to learn and where I needed to get to in order to be competitive in my industry. I've worked HARD on my craft and I book several prime time TV shows per year. Co-star, guest star, recurring... I'm always in class, hungry, humble and honing my craft or looking to challenge myself. That being said, I felt like this school is a complete waste of time for anyone who's ever taken a basic acting 101 class. Keep in mind, I attended the class for "working actors"....I can't even begin to imagine how remedial the beginners class for "non-working actors" is. I knew this was a bad and costly decision as soon as I saw the very outdated class materials and older copy. I was appalled to see a page of "feelings faces" with faces describing attitudes from A-Z like: Angry, Arrogant, Happy, Lovestruck, Sad etc (basically, the kind of chart non-verbal children use to express themselves). I digress, our class started with a cheesy, pre-taped video intro that made me feel like I was doing an online orientation for jury duty. The first 2 classes were like pulling teeth...we had to take turns reading instructions/rules, also a very bad sign (basically killing time to prolong and stretch out the material so that you take the NEXT level). In addition to being snail-paced the actual MEAT of the acting instruction was ridiculously basic in terms of applicable knowledge. Something incoherent to the effect of truth = attitude...attitude = truth blah blah. Huh? How is that applicable to text analysis?? what about operative words? antitheticals? builds? It didn't resonate with me at all and I really kept trying to keep an open mind and just go with the flow. We had NO time to practice our copy week to week. Our class met once a week, so one would think...ok, we'll get our homework copy in advance so that we can practice all week in prep for the next class and try to apply some of the famous Kalmenson method we were learning. NOPE. We got our copy 5 minutes before we had to perform it for our classmates. So we had NO TIME to sit with the copy, think about it, or try to re-read instructions from our Ebinder and apply it to the copy so that there was some kind of eureka moment where we could say...oh gee, I guess that technique can help after all. It took soooo long (I think it was 5 classes in) before we started getting re-direction on copy. My feeling is that a good acting class you start doing re-direction on Day 1. Instead of waiting till the next to the last class and promise: "more to come in the NEXT LEVEL!!" Yeah, I did not buy into that "join our next round of classes!" spiel. K&K wants you to really INVEST and take all their classes, which honestly I would have NO problem doing if I felt like I actually learned something or had measurable results. More than anything, I wanted to take a good Animation Class, an area where I have booked acting jobs on studio sets before....but instead I had to start with the Level 1 class where I felt unchallenged and uninspired, then take Level 2 and THEN I could take the animation class. Level 1 was abysmal, so there was no point in continuing with level 2. Oh and our last class we were told we would get a "special guest speaker"...which made me think we were getting a VO Casting Director or VO Agent or somebody.. but NOPE...Our guest speaker was just another K&K teacher. Huge letdown, but at this point I couldn't help but laugh given how bad the class was. I reamed my manager out for suggesting this class. I was literally going to fire my rep, but we talked it out and he was very apologetic. He made some phone calls, confirmed everything I reported with others in the VO industry and took K&K off their recommended class list. What we were told by another CD was that while K&K may have been good at one time, they really have not kept up with the times and they also cast very infrequently. Before my class ended, I called their office to express my concerns... so this review should not be a surprise and is not coming out of left field. In short, this was just a big waste of time and nowhere near worth $700.

We called Speech Perfect because we were really undecided on how to address our 5 month old son's…read moretongue tie. Gaby talked to my wife on the phone for 20 minutes and was extremely helpful, not even pushing us to book an appointment but truly just trying to help. We ended up scheduling an appointment for the next day. We came in with so many concerns and questions and a lot of anxiety around the decision of whether or not do a frenectomy. Both Gaby and Maria (occupational therapist) took their time with us, did a very thorough assessment with our son, made us feel a lot more at ease about the whole process and were extremely informative. They were so good with him and knew exactly what to look for. They shared lots of context and experience with us along the way. We felt like they had a very human and unbiased approach to everything, including sharing their own personal experiences as parents themselves. We came away feeling at peace about what to do next, which for us was to not to do the surgery and just focus on developmental exercises at home. The office was really cute, clean, and had a nice atmosphere too. My wife and I walked out and immediately said we have to write a review because it was such an incredible experience. Plus, this practice deserves way more reviews than it has! Thank you for really helping us out and making us feel so much better about a tough decision.

We found Gaby in June of 2023, shortly after our son turned four, and from their very first…read moremeeting, she made an immediate and comforting connection with him. She was incredibly kind, patient, and intuitive, which put both our son and us at ease. After just a few sessions, we began noticing our son using more language and becoming genuinely excited to communicate what he was learning with Gaby. He started expressing his wants and needs more confidently, which was such a meaningful milestone for our family. Gaby has truly been a godsend. She is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and has an amazing ability to meet our son exactly where he is while still encouraging growth. When we weren't able to bring our son to her clinic, she was more than willing to make house visits, which meant so much to us. After 2.5 years, our son has developed an incredible amount of language and is now able to speak much more clearly in full words and sentences. We strongly believe that true inclusion requires flexibility, generosity, and a willingness to meet children where they are while maintaining a growth mindset--and that is exactly what Gaby embodies. We are beyond grateful for her and highly recommend her services. We love you Ms. Gaby!

I attended Kudos from 2016 to 2022, spanning second grade to eighth grade, and I now serve as a…read morejudge for their middle school debate tournaments. If you're seeking a school that can help you or your child establish a strong foundation in public speaking skills and confidence, I wholeheartedly recommend Kudos. Kudos initiates the younger students with storytelling classes, which helped me become more eloquent able to express myself better. These classes played a significant role in boosting my self-confidence and shaping me into a leader within my middle and high school's student government. For the older kids, Kudos provides opportunities to develop competitive skills, including acting, debate, and mock Congress. During the time I competed with Kudos, I formed lasting friendships and won awards. Of course, the support and encouragement of Kudos teachers, especially Mr. Feldman, Mr. Seymour, Mr. Pepper, and Mr. Schaupp also contributed to my success. Their patience and expert guidance, along with each class's comprehensive and cohesive curriculum is representative of the quality education you will get with Kudos. Overall, if you're a parent looking for an extracurricular activity for your child or a way for them to come out of their shell, I can 1000% endorse and recommend Kudos for you.

I have to thankful Michael & Ann help us to find the best congress debate coach Mr. Feldman in the…read moresouth California . He Is very responsible , Kind, Knowledgable, fun ,that's why join Kudos's class will make you love the debate so much . They have other coaches r also fantastic , join the classes before the spaces r gone .

It's one thing to want to grow and another to know how to achieve it. Most of my career growth has…read morebeen shaped by time spent in the trenches. When I first reached out to Saul, I wanted to develop in a very specific area: pitching creative to clients. In that regard, I couldn't have found a better resource. Saul not only coached me to become a more effective communicator, but he also helped me connect more deeply with the work and ultimately unlock more creative potential. This latter point shifted the trajectory of my career and ambitions, transforming our relationship from "speaking coach" to mentor. The relationship and continuity we've built have been transformational, influencing the way I approach my role as both a creative and a leader, and shaping everything our company does. What began as a specific goal has evolved into something infinitely more personal and gratifying: exploratory and broad, yet always directed toward developing a clear vision that I've been able to hone over time. It's no exaggeration to say that the time I've spent working with Saul has completely changed my perspective on what I am capable of achieving and broadened my horizons. We've been at it for over five years now, and I plan to continue for many more.

As psychotherapist and an introvert, my comfort zone was working individually with people or being…read morebehind the scenes. But I reached a point in my career where I needed to do some public speaking and was going to lead trainings, and I knew I needed help. When I found Saul's work online, I had no real concept of voice training--only that I needed to address my public speaking anxiety. My work with Saul not only profoundly transformed my relationship to my anxiety, but also invited deeper layers of connection with myself as I connected with others. I learned how to better engage with self-critical parts, trust more of my experience, discover enough safety to melt old places of freeze, and make real sense of the word "embodied." Most importantly, I learned how to more deeply and clearly express what I really care about. While it wasn't easy, there were so many good and great surprises along the way. The work we've done together--supported by his compassionate presence, attention to my specific needs and process, creative approach to learning, and deep experience in somatics and voice work--has been truly life changing. Our work will continue to affect not just my public speaking, but all areas of my life where confidence and connection really matter.

Words alone can not express our gratitude for Talar. When we started our journey with our daughter…read moreand her speech therapy we didnt realize how much we had yet to see and learn. Talar provided the best possible care for our daughter, always went above and beyond every single day. Her experience and professionalism always was seen at a high level by us. We will never forget all the help she provided not only are little one but us as parents as well. This home will always hold a special place for her as well as in our daughters life. A+++ for this place definitely recommend!

We had the privilege of having Talar as our daughters therapist! I appreciated Talar's patience as…read moremy daughter would give her a hard time most of the time. I also appreciated that Talar was willing to find different ways to have my daughter motivated in playing. She is definitely missed in this household and I am forever grateful for all the help she provided to my daughter! Definitely recommend this place !