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Suzanne
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Ksh. 6,490/hr
1st lesson free
- Theatre and Film
Experienced tutor in Acting in Los Angeles, Suzanne offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Theatre and Film
Lesson location
Recommended
Suzanne is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Suzanne
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." -- Albert Einstein
Here's one testimonial from a current student: “Once upon a time I would have said I was a dancer. Or a writer. Or a poet. But after almost 20 years in the corporate tech world, opportunities to express myself dried up and my creativity had atrophied. Suzanne, sensing there was a void in my life and a light in my eyes that had dimmed, urged me to try a coaching session. Despite my demon voices telling me I was being silly, I did. And it changed my life. Having Suzanne come into my orbit was the creative and spiritual re-awakening I so desperately needed. And she's also encouraged and empowered me to tap into forms of creative expression I didn't even know I had or was capable of. I tried acting for the first time and I love it! Who knew?! Suzanne's energy is boundless, her passion is infectious. Her knowledge and expertise is vast and deep. Suzanne is your loudest cheerleader and most loyal fan. She's encouraging, supportive, and empowers you to stretch and grow and learn. I leave every session feeling invigorated and with a renewed sense of self. I am a writer. I am a poet. I am a dancer. I am an actor. And I am eternally grateful. Thank you, Suzanne.”
-- Krista V.
I believe that teaching and coaching artists is one of the reasons I was put on the planet. I think of myself as a midwife for each student to help them give birth to their creative expression. They bring in the embers of an idea, and I fan the flames to turn it into a brilliant fire that shines brightly and warms everyone around them. I do this by creating an atmosphere of acceptance -- no judgement or negative criticism. My favorite Rumi quote is: "Out beyond all ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Coaching with me is like entering the field of all possibilities. There is no right or wrong -- there is only the encouragement of the expression of your authentic self, and the joy of that journey.
I had been encouraged to teach for many years, but finally began after stage 4 breast cancer left me in massive debt. I completely reversed the disease and am miraculously cancer-free, and am deeply grateful to wake up alive every day. I started teaching to supplement my entertainment industry income and get out of medical debt, and completely fell in love with it. Teaching is one of the things I am destined to do. It brings me great joy, and it is so rewarding to bear witness to my students soaring.
30 years of experience in the entertainment industry as a television host, actor, award-winning stand-up comedian, published author, live event emcee, teacher, coach, activist, and professional keynote speaker. B.A. in Psychology from Yale University, and a Master's Degree in Cognitive Psychology from Brown University. Studied metaphysics for many years, and have an uncanny ability to help people transform into their highest selves.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
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English
Each student is different, so I meet them wherever they are in their journey. First I get to know about their background and experience, I ask a lot of questions, and I use my intuition, intelligence and experience to tailor a path that will help them achieve their goals.
Everyone from novices to seasoned professionals. Actors, writers, comedians, television hosts, public speakers, singers, dancers, musicians, realtors, professors, attorneys, doctors. Anyone who performs or communicates in front of groups of people and wants to do it at a higher level. I help my students find their unique voice in whatever career they choose.
Do your homework about each teacher, trust your gut instinct about which teacher is a good match for you, and then try one class or session with that teacher.
I just taught a Storytelling Workshop to a group of military veterans, and it was incredibly rewarding and powerful. Maya Angelou said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you." And I've learned that we are only as sick as our secrets. So I encourage my students to tell their stories in the most honest, brave, authentic way possible, embracing everything from the tragic to the hilarious. It is ultimate healing and cathartic for the storyteller, and it is fascinating and inspiring for the listener.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
What is your intention with taking these classes or lessons? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are your short-term and long-term goals? How often do you want to study? Do you want to be given assignments and exercises to do in between classes or lessons? Do you prefer in-person sessions, Skype/FaceTime sessions, telephone sessions, or some combination of those options? Are you starting a new dream, resurrecting a previous dream, or lighting a fire under a career that has flatlined?
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
"I love Suzanne's honesty, support, and always fresh approach!!! I am very picky about who I let into my art and creativity, and when I began coaching with her, it felt perfectly perfect. She brings the best blend of wisdom and professionalism to the craft of creating, and encourages me into new ways of going deeper. Suzanne's résumé and her dedication to the ongoing pursuit of her own career attract the same quality of artists to be drawn to her. If you are looking to understand more about your art, come see why we all coach with Suzanne!!!"
-- Amy Mayne Robinson, Poet, Actor, Writer, Storyteller
Suzanne Whang is unlike any coach I've ever had before. She has rekindled my love of performing, motivated me to create new art, and encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone. In fact, she inspired me to come out of the Cancer Closet. I was suffering in silence with my breast cancer diagnosis for more than 2 years during my healing journey. When I heard her story at the Agape Revelation Conference, I knew I had to connect with her. During my coaching sessions with her, she encouraged me to share my story, and to my surprise, it was cathartic. Months later, I summoned the courage to choose a treatment center and start a fundraiser to accelerate my healing process. Suzanne taught me it is OK to be vulnerable when I need support. She is truly a treasure!
"Every once in a while you get the privilege of finding a coach in this business who doesn't just want to make you a better actor, but wants to make you a better life. Suzanne Whang is the rare coach who will stretch your limits and inspire you to grow in ways you never imagined. She is the most creative and caring coach I've ever had in this business, and I've been around a long time! She will help you find every ounce of greatness that is hiding inside; I promise, she'll leave no stone unturned when it comes to making you a better actor, artist or aardvark, whatever you want to be!"
"Suzanne Whang has the capacity to help unlock my passion and vitality in ways that are magical. She has an energetic vibration that allows me to tap into my own inherent creativity. Suzanne believes in you before you believe in yourself. So many of us have dreams to give our gifts to the world. Suzanne unties the knots, opens the gifts, and shows us how to shine."
-- Jann Hoffman, Hypnotherapist, Clairvoyant, Singer, Comic
"I appreciate Suzanne Whang so deeply. She is such an important part of my creative life, which is key to my survival. Her expertise, humor, devoted support and point of view of the world revives people in the same way that she revived herself from stage 4 cancer! She is a rare and precious gift. As a regular client for the past year, my work has evolved from its messy infancy to glorious leaps of creative faith. Suzanne provides a safe place to try stuff out. I often bring in material for my original play that feels unclear, or just a sketch of an idea, and I get to read, sing, dance it out or just talk about it. Suzanne meets it with active curiosity, joy and nurturing. She helps me decipher the threads of growth that I am chasing; she's not teaching any kind of brand-based style, it's individualized personal support. Bottom line, she inspires me with a hunger for life, gob-smacking intelligence and her signature sense of humor. She creates an environment where you feel it's safe to grow."
-- Cara Pifko - Better Call Saul - Actor, Writer, Singer, Songwriter
With Suzanne Whang I have found something I never really thought was possible -- a truly supportive coach who constantly encourages me to explore and take creative risks. The voices of naysayers in my mind are being replaced by Suzanne's voice, saying "YES you can!" Suzanne's guidance is magical as she fans my creative flames from ashes to a blaze. In my coaching sessions I actually get to PLAY, and I remember the love that drove me into this crazy business in the first place."
-- Robin Reiser - Actor, Comedian, Writer, Over-Thinker
"For anyone who may be fortunate enough to have Suzanne Whang as your coach; you are in for a heart-opening, inspired journey to the depths of your talented soul. Suzanne brings her intuition and enormous capacity as a compassionate guide to actors, singers, writers, and artists of every kind, and helps them find bigger, better, brighter ways of expanding and expressing their creative genius. Play, explore, communicate, collaborate and conspire to greatness. Also, Suzanne also walks the walk of her talk. She is a continuously brave and explosive performer herself in the realms of acting, stand-up, storytelling, and more. Suzanne Whang's coaching is for any artist -- beginning, intermediate and professional. All I can say is, if you're thinking about joining her on your own creative journey, don't hesitate!"
-"As a coach, Suzanne Whang creates a nurturing environment in which anyone whose livelihood or passion involves self-expression and communication can stretch, grow, learn, and improve the overall quality of their work. Suzanne uses her intelligence, experience and incredible intuition to tailor her coaching to each client, and she does so with indomitable optimism, enthusiasm, heart, humor, and a sense of adventure. I can bring something I specifically need or want to work on, or I can request that Suzanne provide something for me to work on. I once had an audition where I needed to sing and play the Bob Dylan song, "Blowin' In the Wind." The song is SO iconic and well-known that it was feeling cliché to me, which was a problem. I brought it to Suzanne and she helped me break down the lyric, line by line. Together, we delved into what each line meant to me; thereby making the song more personal and giving it fresh significance in that new unit of time. At the audition, rather than just doing a hollow rendition by rote, I was able to sing the song from my heart, with authenticity, and was moved to tears (manly tears, of course). On another occasion, I asked Suzanne to provide something for me to do. I've been a professional singer and musician my entire adult life, but I also studied acting many years ago. Sadly, I neglected that pursuit for many years. Suzanne selected a scene for me to cold-read from "Breaking Bad," where I played Walter White. I was both nervous and excited about the opportunity to play that role. I'm perceived as such a laid-back, low-key guy in real life, that most people wouldn't think I could play Walter White, but Suzanne is insightful enough that she saw a deep connection between me and that character. In fact, selecting great material and spot-on casting for actors is one of Suzanne's magical gifts. While working on the scene, Suzanne encouraged me to tap into my rage and my power, and it led to a huge breakthrough in my work. In fact, it was one of the most satisfying acting experiences I've ever had. And it is not a coincidence that I now have a theatrical agent for the first time in my life. That's what Suzanne's coaching is all about: freedom, fun, exploration, courage, authenticity, reclaiming your power, and manifesting your dreams. I highly recommend it."
-- Jeff Vezain - Lead Singer of the Lt. Dan Band, Songwriter, Musician, ActorView more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- Ksh. 6,490
Pack prices
- 5h: Ksh. 30
- 10h: Ksh. 60
free lessons
The first free lesson with Suzanne will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- Ksh. 6,490/h
Details
My rate is $75/hour. I can work with you in person, or via Skype or FaceTime.
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