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Acting with Ilana L.

New Orleans, Louisiana

5.0
(3)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5-27
Teaching since 2019
BFA Photography

    Learn how to break down barriers and develop realistic characters using psychology methods

    Not only is Ilana an international actress, singer, and voice actor/narrator, but she is also certified in Integrative Health & Nutrition with emphasis on psychology. Using her background in health and psychology, Ilana teaches students to understand themselves, learn how to let go, and truly understand and embody a character truthfully. As a coach, Ilana helps you to utilize your whole body and voice for acting, singing, and voice-over students in order to be an engaging and believable character. She also focuses on coaching mental health, creating a healthy self esteem. In order to persevere and show boldness in life and on stage, one has to learn to break through personal barriers.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-12 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-12 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-12 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-12 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-12 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $60

    About Ilana L.

    5.0
    (3)
    I teach beginners to intermediate performers, working with children, teens, and young adults. With my background in acting, singing, VO, nutrition, public speaking and psychology, my students learn: *tools to create vocal, physical, and psychological aspects of character *discover their range in performance and voice *psychoanalysis and character development *positive mindset and strong sense of self *confidence and perseverance *how to maintain a healthy body & state of mind while navigating the industry I am a professional international actress, recording artist, singer, and voice over artist. I have worked professionally in New York, Thailand, Tokyo, London, and Florida working with companies like Shiseido, 7-11, Uniqlo, and Disney's World of English, as well as several films, local TV, and many stage productions. Since returning to the US I started my health business Ilana Integrative Health and currently produce and host my own cooking show Candida Kitchen®. I have spent the past few years working as a Health Coach with people with various illnesses, emotional eating, and weight loss needs, and no matter what the problem is, mental health is crucial to healing and changing. I developed my workshop Psychology for Actors to help actors break through their psychological barriers and better understand themselves so that they can better understand and develop the character on the page. We also work on improving their health and mindset for strength and vitality on and off the stage!
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    3 Reviews
    Kimi (Viola is preferred)
    Online
    The first lesson went great and though there was a lot to learn, she explained everything and was clear about her expectations.
    Posted Jan 6, 2022
    Hanna
    Online
    Ilana is my first instructor, and I can already tell I made the right choice. First lesson, I told her what I felt my biggest weaknesses are, and she immediately began helping me. She was very considerate and emphasized her concern about pushing me too far, but I told her to trust me in return to tell her if I had hit a limit, and I felt very heard in that moment. The sort of open and safe communication she has provided makes me feel at ease during our lessons and thus makes it easier for me to push past any limits I've so far come across. Honestly after each lesson, whenever anything happens in my newly found VA world, the first thing I think is: "I can't wait to tell Ilana!"
    Posted Jan 2, 2022
    Alex and Alahna
    Online
    Ilana was very informative, friendly, and helpful. It's hard to find someone that truly has these qualities, but Ilana has them and is great. She was very informative on breath control which is a major thing to know. Looking forward to more lessons with Ilana and to continue improving.
    Posted Dec 29, 2021

    Experience

    Integrative Health/Acting Coach

    Apr, 2021 - Present

    Ilana Integrative Health

    As a licensed Health Coach, I have worked 1-on-1 with performers and non-performers on bettering their physical health, nutrition, energy, and mindset. For actors specifically we work on creating a healthy mindset and routines that nourish their ability to perform their craft.

    Toastmasters Speech Coach

    Jan, 2021 - Jun, 2021

    Ilana Integrative Health

    Directed speakers in improvisational speech technique. We used improv, NLP (neurolinguistic programing), and psychology to build confidence and freedom of speech.

    Education

    BFA Photography

    Sep, 2004 - Jun, 2008

    Parsons School of Design

    Certifications

    Integrative Health Coach

    Sep, 2020

    Institute of Integrative Health

    Motivational Interviewing

    Oct, 2020

    Psychwire

    Using psychology to influence change

    Private Lessons

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    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
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