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Lessons With Landon

Lessons With Landon

New on Lessons
Offers online services
27+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
I have been working professionally in the performing arts/entertainment industry for over 30 years now. I have had the privilege of being able to work ALL over the country with many respected, passionate, and innovated artists and leaders in our industry. Some of which I am very happy and honored to not only be able to call my mentors…but, also my friends! This industry is about talent, luck, working hard, and NETWORKING! So, with me you get instruction and direction with results that have proven to be successful. How? Many of my students have appeared or are currently appearing on Broadway, National Tours, Regional Theaters, Film, Televisi
Internal Dynamic

Internal Dynamic

5.0Exceptional(5)
Offers online services
13+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Marcus says, "He helps me with realizing my inner strength by being my teacher. " Read more
Let The Light Be You

Let The Light Be You

New on Lessons
Offers online services
4+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
10 years experience with children and adults stage presence, costumes, speaking, and dancing. Playwriting and published author. Teacher,tutor and trainer. There is a spark within us all as teachers we help students find their spark and nurture it into it flutters into a flame. I enjoy watching my students excel
Big Time Lessons

Big Time Lessons

5.0(1)
Offers online services
Serves St Louis, MO
Patrick T. says, "Teo worked with me to fix the hole in my swing. We did one hand work to help my top hand hammer the baseball. He makes the daily grind of hitting more enjoyable." Read more
Images Agency - Acting/Modeling Instruction

Images Agency - Acting/Modeling Instruction

5.0(1)
1 hire on Lessons
Serves St Louis, MO
We prepare our actors and models to handle print ads, commercials, TV, movies and fashion.Our talent has been featured on national TV shows, major motion pictures, and high fashion runway shoes. I enjoy watching our aspiring actors and models reach their goals and achieve success.
Acting With Summer

Acting With Summer

New on Lessons
Serves St Louis, MO
As an actor it is incredibly important to adapt! I am able and happy to adjust to your level and tailor your learning experience to your skills, goals, and needs. Whether you want to learn Improv, Straight Plays, or Musicals--I am prepared to aid in preparation and learning of material as well as ways to advance your craft. I received my B.A. in Theatre Performance from SIUE in 2018 and have since been a working actor in the St. Louis area as well as a Teaching Artist at C.O.C.A. I have training in Meisner, Stanislavski, Bouffon, Neutral Mask, Red Nose Clown, and Viewpoints. I will work with you to tailor a method that is unique to you whil
Images Agency Models & Actors

Images Agency Models & Actors

New on Lessons
2 hires on Lessons
36+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Our mission is to provide talent the opportunity to succeed in a competitive marketplace with the highest level of knowledge available. Our goal is to ensure that every talent is competent, knowledgeable, and professional as they enter the modeling/acting industry. We are a firm believer that... "Your attitude determines your altitude in life" At Images we are a team of professionals... Teamwork.... Coming together is a beginning Keeping together is progress Working together is SUCCESS....
Justin, The Guitar Butler

Justin, The Guitar Butler

5.0(2)
Offers online services
5+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Blake J. says, "Great teacher very patient deffinately knows his stiff" Read more
Bella Body & Company, LLC

Bella Body & Company, LLC

New on Lessons
6+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
I own an operate Bella Body & Co., a wellness & performing arts studio & T. Alexandria, LLC a design/build & design education company. I have many years of training and teaching experience in various form of visual & performing arts, am a certified dance fitness instructor & plant based lifestyle advocate as well as hold a master's degree in furniture design and manufacturing. My unique background, combinations of skills and experiences allows for me to stand out from all of the rest. I'd love to talk more with you about how I'm able to help you through your life's journey. I'd love to help! :-) What I enjoy most about the work I do aside fro

Your Acting Classes questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

How much do acting classes cost?

Acting classes cost $25 to $65 per hour on average for group classes or $50 to $150+ per hour to hire a private acting coach. Prices vary depending on where you live and the instructor's experience and reputation. Acting studios that offer ongoing weekly classes typically charge $150 to $350 per month.

Acting courses and workshops can cost as little as $200 to as much as $2,800+, depending on the content, number of sessions, and the instructor's demand. Some acting workshops are short, 1- or 2-day intensive classes focusing on one aspect of the industry, while other programs last 4 to 8 weeks and cover several topics, methods, and techniques.

Most studios offer a free trial class so you can get a feel for the teaching style and decide if it's right for you.

Are online acting classes worth it?

Online acting classes are worth it if you want to pursue acting and are unable to attend acting classes in person. With online video calling platforms like Zoom and Skype, you can now study acting with the best in the industry from the comfort of your own home! Many reputable acting coaches—including those right here on Lessons—now offer online acting classes and teach the same methods and techniques that they teach in the studio. 

Do you need acting classes to become an actor?

You technically don't need acting classes to become an actor. However, acting classes can help you gain confidence, learn new methods and techniques, analyze scenes and scripts, and build new industry connections and relationships. Acting classes can also teach you about the business side of acting, which is as important as acting itself.

How long do acting classes take?

Acting class length varies depending on the studio and the type of class. Some studios have 2-hour classes, while others have classes lasting 3 to 5 hours. Depending on the location, acting classes may be offered in several formats, such as ongoing weekly classes, weekend intensive workshops, and training programs that can run anywhere from 2 to 8+ weeks.

What skills do you need to be an actor?

While the necessary skillset varies depending on the type of acting you pursue (think Broadway theater vs. TV commercials vs. film), all actors need a broad range of skills to portray the expressions and emotions of a character so effectively that they temporarily transport the audience to a world where the actor is indeed that character. This often involves:

  • Memorizing lines and stage cues
  • Analyzing scripts and scenes
  • Developing a character's emotions and physical expressions
  • Working with other actors, directors, and production crews
  • Adapting to unexpected changes and situations
  • Speaking clearly and adjusting one's voice to align with the character
  • Learning and developing different acting methods and techniques
  • Being comfortable in front of an audience or camera

Reviews for St Louis acting classes

Recent success stories from people in the St Louis area.
Summer P.
Terrence is great at giving a different perspective that challenges my “go to” thought process. He helps me be accountable for creating my own happiness or misery.
Internal Dynamic
Jalie M.
Justin is a very fun and patient man when it comes to making the beginning stages of learning guitar interesting. Even though sometimes trying to learn to play guitar felt like it was impossible and frystrating, Justin always had different ways of helping me calm down and showing me some new technique that totally made things easier.
Justin, the Guitar Butler
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