For instant acting relief: look no further than Doug Warhit. Not only has he become one of my…read morefavorite people in the world but also one of my most trusted acting coaches. From theatrical to comedy and everything in between, if you want to level up your acting abilities and produce grounded and memorable work, study his techniques and book a class.

I just finished shooting my first real acting job (student film) and I suppose now would be the…read moreperfect time to give my long overdue review for Doug. Doug is more than just an acting teacher - since he has a background in psychology, he is really good at helping actors deal with the many mental blocks and self-sabotage that get in our way when trying to perform, especially when under the pressure of auditions. But he's not just some rah-rah guy. He's had a pretty successful acting career himself, and he understands how to immerse oneself in the circumstances and life of the character so as to make a performance as truthful as possible. He will ask you all the right questions about what you know about your character, and soon you'll begin to ask yourself those same questions. I first became interested in Doug's classes because I heard that he gears everything towards getting work in TV/film. I think it may have been fate that I decided to start taking lessons with him because he's exactly the type of coach I needed. Acting for TV/film has a lot of specific techniques that I had no idea about until I started working with Doug. Maybe more importantly, some actors tend to have bad habits that need to be trained out of them to read properly on the big and small screen. Besides the technical stuff, Doug is super chill, funny, and he cares about all his students.

I registered online but had a hard time getting in touch with the school to schedule a lesson…read more Finally got a time scheduled, I arrive and it's an absolute disaster. It was so bad that I ended the session before it began. Thankfully, I was refunded promptly. Maybe this is their side job because it didn't seem like I was dealing with a reputable business.

Bad customer service I made an appointment to get info about taking singing lessons, I called them…read moreto confirm. When I came it was very dark, nobody was there, I called them and they never picked up. So unprofessional!

Too many emails! Spam emails non stop. I don't like that. Especially for acting classes.read more

Zak has quite literally changed my life. I took a long break from acting to become an attorney. I…read morecame back to the acting world after 10 years, and was welcomed into ZBS with open arms. I have studied with Zak for a little over a year in the Adult master class, and his teaching feels like magic. I don't really know how he does it, but it is truly a gift. The way he is able to speak to actors, adjust actors and connect with actors -- it is remarkable. ALL of the faculty at ZBS is extraordinary - I've been taught by and have coached with Zak, John, Michael, Graham, Kym, Sandi and Martha. They all care deeply about the students and the work! I have also taken their Pilot intensive, which was invaluable and practical. I learned so much. The energy of all of the students in the intensive was electric and exciting. The community at ZBS is also so close. I have made friends there that I know I will have for the rest of my life. We support each other. It never feels cutthroat or too "Hollywood." To me, it feels like a sanctuary where I know I can be supported and loved when I walk through the doors -- a rarity to have in this town.

I have been looking to take drum lessons ever since I moved to Los Angeles. After 6 years, I…read morefinally decided to try it out... and I'm so glad I chose Thanasi! I ​had no idea that I would find such a great drum instructor on the first try. Thanasi is a really talented drummer, and makes me feel comfortable when playing as well. I consider myself to be extremely picky when it comes to teachers/instructors, and so far I have nothing but good things to say! I sort of had a musical background coming into drums, as I've played a few instruments in the past. But it seems like Thanasi is able to adapt to all skill levels, and sort of tailor the learning experience towards each individual student, which is something I love. The studio set up is great, too, and best of all, there is parking available -- a must-have for any LA location, in my opinion! Can't wait to continue rocking out for months to come!!!

Just checking in to say that my son has been going to this wonderful teacher for about three years…read moreand he's so happy. We love Tanasi.

Extremely disappointed with them. I tried and tried to set up an appointment that would work with…read moremy son's school schedule and had already paid for the session. It didn't work out so I decided to wait until summer, now that summer is here they told me my payment expired and I have to repay for the session. What a crock! Here, just keep my money for doing absolutely nothing, forget it. I'm out. So absurd. Don't waste your time. Edited to add I did send one final email and they gave me three new impossible dates/times to adhere to... so that was kinda nice. They know my son is in school so there was no way I could Make said appointments... but I bumped them up a star anyway ‍

Best of the best! Great vocals coach, read music well,…read moreunderstand and knows different styles and how to technically execute them vocally, super easy to work with, responsible, shows up on time, no wonder he's been working with industry's best! What can I say, real pleasure working with him, cannot recommend it more!

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!!

I would highly recommend Sue's Piano Studio. I am 29 and she is my first piano teacher. She was…read moreable to respond to my particular interest - learning classical piano, and pace the lessons in a way creating a personalized "curriculum" that worked great for me, the amount of time I could spend practicing and my speed of learning. She gave me great exercises and resources to practice on my own and along with the scales and the theory (the boring stuff some may say) I always had a beautiful piece to work on. Whenever I had problems or was stuck with something she was able to give me the right exercise or explain what needs to happen so that I can win that little battle and go forward to face the next one. I could see progress literally at the end of every lesson. And what was most important of all to me was that at the same time when I was still struggling with hitting the right keys, Sue was pointing my attention to the beauty and flow of the melody and the rhythm the piece or the scales. If I may use an analogy: a holistic approach to teaching piano. I was taking lessons for several months before I moved to New York to continue my studies. I can't wait to resume my lessons with her once I come back to LA because not only is she a great teacher but she is also a lovely person and musician who I am happy to have met.

Sue Zhou is a gem! We first heard of Sue when she…read morevolunteered her time and expertise/talent to Beethoven Elementary School's Winter Program. My daughter began lessons with Sue Zhou when she was 8 years old! Sue truly exemplifies the patience, skill, and understanding of a dedicated and sophisticated expert pianist.... Watching and listening to Sue play the piano is such a beautiful experience. I am so proud to hear my daughter play the piano and I have Sue to thank for it!!!!!!

I had the privilege of witnessing Melissa volunteer during a social justice camp that uses music as…read morethe medium this past summer. She provided piano lessons to campers ages 8-17 who were all very enthusiastic to learn from Melissa. Every time I popped in, she and the campers had smiles on their faces and were busy growing their musical brains. She made each camper feel seen and heard and made sure they were equipped with the tools they needed to have a successful showcase.

I can't say enough how much I enjoyed taking piano and voice lessons with Melissa. She's an…read moreincredible teacher who is so talented. I improved greatly in both my skills and performance due to her exceptional teaching methods. I can't recommend her enough to anyone looking to learn to play piano or sing."