What this training is
Work covers acting through song, audition book construction, the sixteen-bar cut, and the movement and vocal stamina a show requires. In Los Angeles this training is concentrated in colleges, conservatories, and youth programs rather than in the commercial adult studios, which reflects the shape of the local market.
Who it suits
Actors pursuing stage musicals, young performers building a foundation, and singers who need the acting half of the work. It is also relevant to animation and voice performers.
What these listings show
Counted from the verified records on this page when the site was last built, on 2026-08-15.
- Published pricing. 16 of 21 publish enough pricing to place them in a band: $ (8), $$ (4), $$$ (1), $$$$ (3). The other 5 do not publish rates, so you have to ask.
- Audit or trial. 4 of these 21 offer an audit or a trial class, which is the cheapest way to judge a teacher before committing.
- Audition required. 5 require an audition or placement before you can enroll, so plan for a step before the first class.
- Levels. 16 accept complete beginners and 16 run advanced work (76% and 76% of this list).
- Private coaching. 6 also offer one-to-one coaching alongside classes.
- Young actors. 13 of these serve kids or teens as well as adults.
- Where they are. Concentrated in South Bay and Long Beach (4), Santa Monica and the Westside (4), Burbank and Glendale (3), across 9 areas of Los Angeles in total.
- Techniques taught. Most commonly Eclectic / multi-technique (20), On-camera technique (3), Comedy technique (3).
- How established. 13 publish a founding year, the earliest 1927 and the most recent 2011.
How to compare them
Ask whether acting and singing are taught together or by separate teachers who do not coordinate, because integration is the entire point. Ask about accompaniment. For audition preparation, ask whether you leave with a usable book.