Welcome!

My job is to help you avoid the pitfalls of Hollywood that hold you back from starting or advancing your acting career to the next level, booking bigger roles and better parts. I will help you find ways to promote and market yourself for casting directors and agents/managers.

Tsuyoshi Ihara ∨
Merrill Brenner ∨
Michelle Chant ∨
Luis Alberto Aracena ∨

Tsuyoshi Ihara

"Jake was my sensei (teacher) for my voice, speech, & diction that I needed to improve on to continue to working on US films. Jake helped me accomplish all my tasks and monologue work in 10 weeks. He knew how to get me caught up in time to read for more American directors and I booked!"

Merrill Brenner

"I found your class life changing. Your level of attention to each member of the class was extraordinary. Your innovative techniques for dealing with cold reading, casting director expectations, slating's and character development were brilliant. As a result, my self confidence soared. What ever class you teach next, sign me up! Thank you Jake!"

Michelle Chant

"Jake was an incredible teacher... by FAR my favorite! If I were considering taking his classes again... Without hesitation, I’d run to get in line for his class! You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for everything Jake! You truly are the best!"

Luis Alberto Aracena

"Jake is my go to acting coach for commercials, TV, Soaps, and Hosting. He breaks everything down for me quickly so I understand what I need to book the job. He always helps me find something unique about my performance that keeps me working!"

What's My Approach?

Coaching for me is finding the essence of the character thru the written dialogue, physical actions & tone of voice. Making simple, specific choices that make sense yet are unique, is the secret to creating memorable characters that still seem true to life. Asking yourself : who, what, where, when & why is the first step. From there finding interesting choices in the delivery is what books you the job!

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