We all need more attention! Professional athletes have coaches, why not artists? Individual, thoughtful attention to your creative process unlocks hidden potential and can vastly increase self-confidence. Change habits and behaviors more quickly, learn new skills to work through old challenges. Give yourself an advantage over others in auditions. Enter your class environment or your place of work with improved self-image and attitude. Take time to focus on your unique learning process.

My Background:

As a professional actor and teacher of the performing arts for many years in the SF Bay Area, I know the challenges artists face making a living with our craft. As a coach, I have worked with adults and kids ages 4 years and up, helping my students understand and make use of individual strengths to give. My students are working actors, dancers and singers in LA and SF, public speakers, speaking in front of their class or school, and performing on stage all over the Bay Area.

My strengths:

• 13 years coaching in the SF Bay Area
• professional director, actor, dancer, voiceover and puppeteer
• Influences: Linklater, Feldenkrais, Viewpoints, Suzuki, Yoga, Somatics Integrated Bodywork
• member, VASTA (Voice And Speech Trainers Assoc.)
• attentive to individual learning patterns (kinesthetic, aural, verbal)
• Varied coaching background: Voiceover, Theatrical, Film/Commercial, Models, Staging for singers, Audition Technique.

Some of Debórah's Successful Students:

• Kerina Yao: star in short film A Short Tale of Xuan, by Terrie Samundra
• Mason Hsieh: lead role in Disney's "High School Musical"
• Allie Aulack: voice in Hellgate video game, History Channel docudrama
• Marissa Castillo: signed with Kazarian Spencer and Assoc., L.A. for '07 , Reebok comm'l
• Emma lanier: Velveteen Rabbit, ODC
• Matthew Nitzberg, Madeleine Russell, Spencer Dickinson: LA Agents/'06 pilot season
• Sam Rubin: feature film, TBS Valley of the Heart's Delight, Bee Season, lead role in "I", Academy of Art
• Isabella Peregrina: voice in animated feature Polar Express
• Philip Wong: voice in animated feature The Incredibles
• Julian Diminyatz: featured role in Sundance film Dopamine
• Adam McArthur: LA & SF agents, Nickelodeon pilot, voices for Leapfrog Toys, Co-Star WB's Jack & Bobby, national commercials for Sprite, Nintendo, McDonald's, Cingular Wireless, more...
• John Morris: voice of Andy in animated feature Toy Story
• Coby Gordan: Graduate Carnegie Mellon Acting program, A.C.T., Edward II
• Toby Moore: A.C.T., A Doll's House
• Raquel Beaudene: featured role in film Great Expectations
• Maridel Terciano: Best New Talent, Hollywood 2000
• Allie Doyle: featured role in film Bee Season

FAQ:

1. What is private coaching?
Private coaching is one-on-one study with a coach. The individual experience of this teaching format allows the coach & student to focus on the unique needs of that particular student. Both long and short-term sessions are recommended, depending on the goals and challenges of the student.

2. How long are the sessions?
Typically an individual session is a full hour. Semi-privates range from one and 1/4 to 2 hours, depending on class size and age of the students.

3. Who benefits from private coaching?
Any student age 5 years and older who has a specific goal such as improving audition skills, better articulation, voiceover skills or postural awareness ,will benefit from private coaching.

Skills Covered (tailored to your needs):

• breathing, posture, alignment and projection
• mic skills and techniques
• script analysis/delivery
• audition prep for stage and camera
• finding your signature style
• scenes for camera, voiceover and stage
• monologues/choosing the right ones for you and your audition
• commercials/finding the truth and naturalism behind the mic
• improvisation/interview techniques
• creating characters
• narration
• evaluating your progress w/respect to creating a demo cd
• get your questions answered about the voiceover biz

UPDATED '07 RATES
DISCOUNTS FOR PACKAGE SESSIONS:

• $75/HR—1 SESSION: quick prep for an immediate audition, or new student introduction
• $210/ —3 SESSIONS (SAVE $15!): work on one monologue, get voiceover exposure
• $390/—6 SESSIONS (SAVE $60!): 6 SESSIONS (SAVE $60!): tailor your audition package, refine scene work or voiceover skills
• $ 650/—10 SESSIONS (SAVE $100): best value for long-term, skill development, vo cd prep, etc.

Semi-private classses:

A great way to gain valuable, individual attention while benefiting from learning in a group setting. Semi-Private class limit kept at 2-4 students only. Schedule with a friend, or get matched up with another student of similar skills studying with Debórah. Semi-privates may be taken concurrently or alternately with private coaching.

Semi-private rates:

• 2 STUDENTS/ $65 PER STUDENT, 1 1/2 HRS,
• 3-4 STUDENTS/ $60 PER STUDENT, 2 HRS
• UNDER AGE 7: 2 STUDENTS/ $90 PER 1 HR 15 MINS

PROFESSIONAL ARTIST DISCOUNTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PRIVATES ALSO AVAILABLE.

Career consultation:

Not sure where to start? Want to break into the commercial, modeling or voiceover world? Not sure how to get an SF or LA agent? I can help navigate your career towards smart, economical choices for every step of your career. From classes, to headshots and the "dos" and "don'ts" of wardrobe for camera and photos, to voiceover demo packaging. Let my 15 years of experience help you avoid the pitfalls of the performing arts and set you on your path to success!

Consultation rate: $ 45/HR

Cancellation policy: DUE TO SPACE RENTAL AND A LIMITED SCHEDULE, CANCELLATIONS MADE BY THE STUDENT LESS THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL FEE FOR THAT SESSION.

Contact Debórah: info@swivelarts.com