Susan, who teaches, the classes for Voice Media (it's also known as Susan & Friends) comes from a…read morestrong theatrical background and has been teaching these classes in the Bay Area for years. If you'll look at her website you can see all the other services that Voice Media offers (demo tapes, coaching, etc). The best part about taking voice lessons from Susan is that even if you are just a beginner (or someone who is considering entering the field) you won't feel intimidated in her class--and, best of all, you'll learn about the field from a real pro.

I met Susan back in SF when she was doing her drop-in workshops. The information she gave was…read moreinvaluable, From how to behave in a studio to analyzing a script and how to deliver a golden read. Anyone considering getting in to voiceover, or in need of a tune up couldn't do better than to work with her!

Tina D is the best thing in the entertainment industry for the Bay Area region and beyond…read more I signed up for 1-On-1 training with Tina and I have to say that she is dynamic to train with...Tina helped me gain the confidence to work in front of the camera. She taught me techniques to break down given scripts to make me feel like I can actually act and not get all bent out of shape if I messed up on a take. If you are seeking a great education to learn how to improve your auditioning skills look no further than Tina D'Lia Consulting...you won't regret it...and by the way...Tina makes learning the craft fun and challenging. If you are determined to up your game in the entertainment industry then you better contact Tina and start your journey reaching for the stars !

I had been trying to find a local class to help improve my acting skills. I saw someone post about…read moreTina's class coming up. I told my husband I wanted to take the class as a Mother's Day gift from him. I took the class and was very comfortable and pleased with Tina. Everyone that also attended were friendly. It was an intimate setting. Tina's expertise and advice made my anxiety dissappear. I enjoyed every aspect of the experience. I will be registering for more classes in the near future now that I know the location is close to Bart. Thanks Tina

our experience to-date is very mixed....awaiting responses to requested multiple communications. no…read moreresults so far which is clearly disappointing. still hopeful for a satisfactory response.

Ace Fiduciary Group rocks. I have had the pleasure of working with Elle on several occasions as a…read moreReal Estate Broker. During our transactions together, objectives were clear and concise. The team was professional, competent, thoughtful and always had the Clients' interests in mind, particularly in accounting.

Nina Feldman's services were wonderful. We had been having a challenge finding the right…read morebookkeeper. We began working with her and within a few days we succeeded! We've had our bookkeeper for more than three months - yet he is absolutely marvelous! He is taking over many of our financial operations. Nina Feldman's services are a gift. She's kind, patient and understanding. We highly recommend her! Sincerely, Pamela Hawley CEO and Founder of UniversalGiving

Imagine that Yelp and Angie's list have morphed into human form, her name is Nina, and she is your…read morepersonal HR department, here to help you grow your business. With her magic rolodex, she connected my mother, a physician, with multiple great resources, from remote tech help, to medical administrative support, to a new and excellent accountant. She's smart, great to talk to, and what a nice change to have the human touch!

Steele Model and Talent Management are a bunch of crooks and time wasters. They posted an ad on…read morecraigslist this week to come into the Hayward office on a Sunday to get a 'talent screen'. Almost thirty people showed up. We got a lecture for what seemed like forever on what a 'serious' business modeling and acting is. Then, at the end, everyone had to wait to be screened. After waiting for over an hour, the lady Laurie came out and said she wanted to speed up the process and did this by repeating everything she said in the first hour. It was at this time that she hinted at some expense. Now, I knew there had to be something, but the woman took FOREVER to hand us that little sheet with $4,999 on it. And what would it be for? REALLY bad photos, like K-mart coupon style awful little cards with more than one bad photo that sometimes had typos. One girl had brwn eyes for instance. The team says they will help you develop your look because they know what the industry wants. Too bad Laurie was wearing a shirt two sizes too small for her and some hella ugly baggy gray pants. I am getting fashion advice from her? Long story short, everyone left infuriated. Don't work with these people. They're crooks.

Steve and Laurie, I heart you guys!…read more Since I hooked up with these guys in June, they've opened up a whole new world to me, one that I thought was closed off forever. The people I've met through them are absolutely fantastic, and I love attending the classes they offer. Steve and Laurie are top professionals in their fields, and it's great being able to learn from real working actors instead of someone who's been retired for years. Their enthusiasm and love abounds a hundred-fold, and I leave their company with a smile every time. If you need a helping hand or just some advice on breaking into the industry, these guys are the ones to get you there. If you need help on landing those auditions, seek their help! You won't regret it. I don't.

I went to a class this weekend at Voice One On Narration. I was not prepared for the amount of…read moreknowledge I was going to ascertain. Sarah is a Task Master , And I mean that in a good way. I feel she really wants to bring up the best in you,at every read.

Sarah Kliban is truly one of a kind! Out of the 8 years of actively using Yelp I have only written…read moreone other review. And after working with Sarah I decided to write my second! Sarah is not only the most compassionate and honest person I've met in the industry but has so much experience, knowledge and connections that she's practically a living Google! Sarah's Diversity Casting office offers so much for aspiring/ current actors, actresses, directors, etc. where it really shows how much she cares and is willing to help people succeed! She knows the people and the industry inside and out and knows what is needed to be successful. She devotes her undivided attention to you and treats you as so much more than just a "client" (more as a partner in what you're doing). She will sit down with you and make sure that you are both on the same page and that you are getting what YOU want and need. Sarah has created a one of a kind studio/ hub for people that truly flourishes throughout the SF Bay Area entertainment community and beyond. The time that I spent working with her will be truly remembered forever. She has made such an impact on my path to becoming an actor! Thank you Sarah.

Jason totally revamped my resume, making it look current and professional, and helped capture my…read morevaried experience and skillset. I ended up getting the perfect job that recognized and uses all those skills! Thanks so much, Jason!

Jason was recommended to me by a friend. It had been over 6 years since I'd had to put together a…read moreresume and a few friends looked over my resume and agreed it needed some help. Jason was prompt and professional and, beyond just spiffing up my resume and cover letter, gave me some helpful tips from his experience helping folks fine tune these docs in service of finding new work. My resume looks much more professional, concise and feels much more effective in highlighting my experience. Thanks Jason!

I asked Alicia if she would coach me on public speaking and storytelling because I have been having…read moredifficulty learning the content of several very challenging social justice workshops. As a result of my work with her this past year, I can now deliver several pieces of my workshops with more confidence and authenticity. This increased confidence has allowed me to feel more joy in doing something that is really scary but very important to me. Having regular meetings with Alicia helped me stay accountable to myself and make slow and steady progress on what felt like huge, overwhelming long term goals. While I thought I would spend all my time with her practicing my presentations, she recognized that slowing me down and giving me tools to tend to my fears, self-doubt and self-criticism first was important to eventually being able to share these powerful teachings with groups effectively by bringing more of my full self. As a result of my work with Alicia, I feel more hopeful and less discouraged in my own capacity to make the kinds of contributions I want to make. I highly recommend her as a coach and just as a very special human being.

I came to Alicia after viewing student videos from her storytelling workshops. I was so inspired by…read moreher students' authenticity and courage on stage and their ability to tell very personal stories. I had a 20-minute live presentation in January that I was stressing out about, so I contacted Alicia to help me prepare. It was sooooo helpful. Alicia and I connected easily and she made me feel very safe and comfortable while also holding me accountable and asking me a lot of questions to help form my presentation. She also taught me several tips and exercises to get back into my body and release some of the anxiety that was building up in my mind. With her compassionate guidance, I successfully presented my talk in front of a live audience of around 180 attendees. It was an incredibly rewarding experience and I'm so glad I had the support of Alicia during this time. Looking back on this time in my personal development, I realize I was going through a transition of being more expressive and expanding the way I thought about myself as a creative person. I was wanting to take more risks and come out of my shell more. This type of transition can be very scary and lonely, and I'm so glad that I had Alicia's support, guidance and non-judgemental listening while I went through the ups and downs of finding my voice. I highly recommend Alicia's coaching services for anyone that might be going through a similar transition and in need of some extra support and confidence boosting!