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Film/TV Acting Coach

Film/TV Acting Coach

New on Lessons
Offers online services
Serves Austin, TX
I have 18 yrs of experience acting in film and television, including the lead role on a Freeform series, pilots for The CW and FOX, guest stars/recurring roles on Amazon's Sneaky Pete, The Vampire Diaries, The Neighborhood, Hawaii Five-0 and a contract role on soap opera "As the World Turns" where I received a Daytime Emmy Nomination. Aside from acting, I am also a director and producer, with my last short film World Premiering at SXSW. I also just wrapped production directing a feature film. Clients I have coached have worked on series such as The Vampire Diaries, Marvel's The Gifted, Casual (Hulu). I love being an actor and I love discove...
8:17 Studios

8:17 Studios

New on Lessons
Offers online services
4+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
I have 35 years in the theatre, writing, directing, producing, acting, and even prop mastery. My forte is nuance in acting and flipping a script with unusual (though primal/instinctual) choices. My motto is… if you can make them laugh at least once during the audition, you will get a call back. If you get a call back, you can surely win the role. MA - Playwrighting/Directing BFA - Pre-professional Directing Many awards and honors for acting/ directing/writing, collegiate, local and national.
Acting Coaching For Film And Stage

Acting Coaching For Film And Stage

New on Lessons
Offers online services
Serves Austin, TX
I tailor my coaching to the students strengths and weaknesses. I bring kindness and understanding and a collaborative approach to scene study and character analysis to help the student better understand text and their place in it in a safe and explorative environment. I love learning with my students and finding out that as I teach them sometimes they teach me as well. That is the great thing about acting. It is a totally collaborative art.
Michael Vincent Berry: Triple 7 Entertainment

Michael Vincent Berry: Triple 7 Entertainment

New on Lessons
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
Serves Austin, TX
My name is Michael Vincent Berry and I am a working actor and teacher with over 25 years in tbe business. I teach you how to get started in the BUSINESS as well as acting for theatre, film and television. Former students include Zendaya, Bo Burnham and Tati Gabrielle. Check me out at www.MichaelVincentBerry.com 832-782-2024 I love launching careers!
Chamacos Dance Study

Chamacos Dance Study

New on Lessons
7+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
Aurelio Planes Rodriguez was born in Guantanamo, Cuba in 1992. In 2004 Aurelio began his dance studies at the Regino Eladio Boti Vocational School of Art. In 2007 he joined the Manuel Muñoz Cedeño National Art School and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, specializing in teaching and the professional performance of Folk and Modern-Contemporary dance. In 2010 he began to work as a teacher of Choreography and Composition at the Regino Eladio Boti Vocational School of Art in Guantanamo. He started his professional career with Danza Fragmentada, a well-recognized dance company in Cuba. He created dance pieces for Danza Fragmentada that...
Voice Works

Voice Works

New on Lessons
Offers online services
29+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
To my clients I bring practical working professional experience of over 50 years. As a former singer and a continuing actress my Theatre, Film, Commercials, Radio & TV experience primarily as a preformer, includes being a tv producer, director and writer. At age 14 my career in television began in Indianapolis, Ind, and successfuly continued for over 35 years in Houston Texas. My education included The American Theatre Wing in New York City, an off-Broadway show and a lifetime of practical, professional experience. It is always a joy to work with students who are truly interested in improving themselves both personally and professionally! ...
Alina's Voice Studio

Alina's Voice Studio

5.0Exceptional(13)
Offers online services
7+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
CJ says, "Alina lives on the west coast and I live on the east coast, but we are still able to manage high quality voice lessons over Skype. Alina’s Voice Studio has given me many creative vocal exercises to practice even when I am not in a session. She’s a great voice mentor that has taught me so much more about my voice than I would have learned on my own. She takes the time to get to know your voice and gives great advice that guarantees you’ll make progress in your vocal range and vocal control. She’s super supportive. Would 100% recommend" Read more
Music Theory Lessons

Music Theory Lessons

New on Lessons
Offers online services
5+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
I have decades of experience teaching music theory. I'm a writer and composer and teacher, having worked at my craft in New York City, Florida and Texas. After graduating from Eastman School of Music with a Bachelors in Music Theory, I moved to New York City to pursue my Masters in Composition and Theory at New York University. While there, I taught courses in ear-training and Elements of Music to undergrads. I also composed the music and lyrics to several musicals that played around the city, as well as music directing and conducting various productions. I am an accomplished pianist and composer who has won various awards in music compositio...
The Opera Lady

The Opera Lady

New on Lessons
Offers online services
Serves Austin, TX
Piano and Voice lessons, ages 4 to adult. Website: www.operalady.com The goals of my studio are to provide a fun and musical environment to motivate the student to become the best musician they can be. Whether the goal is to learn the basic concepts of music theory, playing or singing for your own enjoyment, developing performance technique, public speaking, preparing for a music career through the college process, maintaining neuroplasticity, or generally feeling more confident - our time together will be spent developing these traits. My teaching style is a more collaborative approach, therefore, I tailor lessons to each student's goals. V...
The Austin City Ballet

The Austin City Ballet

New on Lessons
33+ years in business
Serves Austin, TX
The Austin City Ballet was founded in 1991, originally as The Conservatory Dance Theatre, for dance students at The Austin Conservatory of the Arts and local dance students to enjoy a pre-professional performing experience. This year we celebrate 29 years as the premiere training organization and serve Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Pflugerville and Georgetown. This year ACB presents The 19th annual Austin Children’s Nutcracker. In the Spring we will present a classical ballet coupled with a children’s ballet. We will round out the performing season with the annual “Spring Student Performance”. Our ballet program is based on train

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 Austin acting classes

Recent success stories from people in the Austin area.
Molly M.
Ms. Alina is so wonderful! My children took lessons from her and one is still taking lessons from her. It was amazing to see how she was able to improve my son’s voice during his first lesson with her. She knows what she is doing. She is kind and patient. I recommend her in a heart beat!
Alina's Voice Studio
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