Desean Terry Acting Lessons

I first need to find out what inspires you.  Why do you want to act?  One of the first things one should learn about this industry is that there is no right answer.  People will constantly try to tell you what you must, or must not, do.  Of course, this is goo, and bad, because we tend to like rules.  However, the rule to live by is your inspiration.  What inspires you? Answering, and knowing, the answer to this question is essential before we begin.

I am a graduate of The Juilliard School.

In addition, I have a BA in Theatre from Loyola Marymount Universitly.  In addition, I haveyears of experience as a professional actor, and acting teacher.

My coaching rates are $100/hr.  

I have always been passionate about education.  I began teaching through my teaching mentor, one of the top acting teachers in the country.  It was he that pushed me to teaching, because he found that my ability to communicate the actors problem was clear, concise, and most importantly imaginative.

I have worked with students of all ages and experience levels.  With beginning students, I begin to help them develop a process of working.  With more advance students, our focus moves to making individual choices for auditions and jobs.

I love when my students tell me that they utilized my advice to book jobs.  I am always fond of this.

I think that a lot of acting teachers speak in vague abstract terms.  Acting does not have to be abstract.  It is an art, and it takes time, but what I teach is a very practical and concise way to approach your work.  My intention is for you to become artistically, and imaginatively, engaged with complete understanding of the process.

How hard are you willing to work?  I care less about your talent than your work ethic.  As James Franco says "Passion is a sort of talent itself."  I believe your talent directly affects your passion.