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This month totally got away from me as I write this blog on the last day of January! 2014 is off to a great start. My classes are full...Continue Reading
During the holidays, we are bombarded with overconsumption, excess and the stress of picking out the obligatory holiday presents...Continue Reading
One of the things that drives me totally nuts is "uptalk." What is uptalk you ask?...Continue Reading
People come to me all the time and tell me they have trouble trying to figure out what their "brand" is. They're often told that they have to have a brand in order to get ahead with their on-camera career...Continue Reading
I'm in the middle of host casting and had to stop to write this blog post. Hosting is a job that so many people say they are passionate about but when I look at the materials that they use...Continue Reading
In a previous blog, I wrote about how we all have bad days no matter who we are... athletes, hosts, singers, actors... you name it...Continue Reading
I often ask students how much they practice. Some are pretty honest and say they don't practice all that much. I know, I can tell when they don't practice...Continue Reading
I love to see talent out there who has taken something they've done organically and authentically and parlayed it into an on-camera career. Take for example, one of my favorite people ever...Continue Reading
In my last blog, I discussed "letting go" after a bad audition. You know how it goes - you replay the audition over and over in your head and each time it usually becomes way worse. Before you know it...Continue Reading
We all have bad days - it's just a fact of life. You practice and practice for an audition. You nail it when you're at home in front of your video camera and feel like you have this one in the bag...Continue Reading
"Authenticity" has become one of the buzzwords of the 21st century. Oprah Winfrey made the word mainstream when she discussed finding your "authentic self." But what does this really mean?...Continue Reading
When I'm teaching, Eminem's "Lose Yourself" always comes to mind...'You only got one chance do not miss your chance to blow this opportunity comes once in a lifetime...'Continue Reading
Several months ago, I had the opportunity to coach Bill and Giuliana Rancic for their upcoming NBC Primetime dating show, "Ready for Love." When I saw their email in my Inbox, at first I was excited, but then I panicked!...Continue Reading
In this first part of "Hosts Tell All" I had a chance to sit down with Jeannie Mai, Brian Corsetti and Lance Smith, three hosts that I greatly admire. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeannie several years ago when I was casting for E!...Continue Reading
There is no better way to discover the steps to becoming a host than to talk with hosts who have made it themselves. Brian Corsetti, Jeannie Mai, and Lance Smith break down the in's and out's of having representation, branding,and how...Continue Reading
Breaking into hosting can be challenging and at times even downright frustrating. I'm sure you've all experienced it at one time or another and if you haven't yet felt that way, you will. It's all part of the process. In Part Three of...Continue Reading
Having a good reel is crucial to your hosting career. Good headshots and a strong resume will only get you so far. It's your reel that Casting Directors use to determine whether or not they want to bring you in for an audition...Continue Reading
In my previous article, I discussed some of the do's and don'ts of hosting reels. In my video, "Hosting Reels Part Two" found at www.mastertalentteachers.com, I show you what I think is an example of a good hosting reel in...Continue Reading
Happy Holidays!
Do you speak like a Kardashian?
What's Your Brand?
Help Me To Help You
Nashville - The Show Must Go On
Where Are Your Priorities
From Expert to Host
Let it Go Part 2
Learning to Let Go
Authenticity
You May Only Have One Chance...
Coaching Bill & Giuliana Rancic
Hosts Tell All: Part 1
Hosts Tell All: Part 2
Hosts Tell All: Part 3
Hosting Reels: Part 1
Hosting Reels: Part 2
