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Cahuenga Pass / Hollywood Hills 路 Warner Loughlin

Warner Loughlin Studios

Home of the Warner Loughlin Technique, a brain-based approach built for film and TV that avoids reliving personal trauma; acceptance by self-tape or reel, ongoing classes at a published $375 per month.

NeighborhoodCahuenga Pass / Hollywood Hills
TechniquesWarner Loughlin
Founded1996
Price band$$

Warner Loughlin Studios teaches the technique its founder created and named, a brain-based approach to emotion designed so actors never have to mine or relive their own trauma to do the work. It was built specifically for film and television, where emotion has to be repeatable across takes, and Loughlin's private client list, with published testimonials from Ryan Reynolds, Amy Adams, and Emma Roberts, is a large part of the studio's reputation.

Entry is gated but not by audition in the traditional sense: you submit a self-tape, or a resume and reel, and intermediate and advanced actors typically start with a three-week online Technique Intensive (published at $395) before a four-week Immersion class and placement into an ongoing class. Ongoing classes, in person in LA or over Zoom, run a published $375 per month, with sessions around three hours and class sizes of roughly 8 to 12. A Master Class exists by invitation only.

Only instructors certified in the technique teach it, and new teachers complete a co-teaching trial before taking classes of their own. Adults only, 18 and up, no youth program. The studio sits on Cahuenga Boulevard West near the Hollywood Hills; private and on-set coaching are offered alongside the classes.

Techniques taught

  • Warner Loughlin: Warner Loughlin's brain-based technique: created emotion without reliving personal trauma.

Class types

Enrollment and schedule

Ongoing classes require acceptance via self-tape audition or resume/reel submission; intermediate/advanced actors start with the 3-week Technique Intensive; Master Class by invitation only. Schedule: Ongoing weekly classes; sessions approximately 3 hours; class size approx. 8-12; no published 2026 calendar dates on site. Duration: Online Technique Intensive is 3 weeks; Immersion class is 4 weeks; main classes are ongoing month-to-month.

Audit, trial, or intro class

No audit or trial policy published on official site

Published pricing

ProgramPublished priceSource, as of
Ongoing Intermediate or Advanced class, in person (LA or Atlanta)$375/monthsource 路 2026-07-16
Warner Loughlin Technique 3-Week Online Intensive$395source 路 2026-07-16
Ongoing online classes (Zoom)$375/monthsource 路 2026-07-16

Prices are the school's own published rates on the dates shown. We never estimate prices. Always confirm before enrolling.

Instructors

  • Warner Loughlin, Founder / Head Coach. Creator of the Warner Loughlin Technique; coaches A-list actors privately and on set
  • Megan McNulty, Studio Director / Instructor. Also UCLA faculty member, writer/producer
  • Stephen Van Dorn, Instructor. Teaches ongoing online classes
  • Elena Evangelo, Certified Instructor
  • Hillary Tuck, Certified Instructor
  • 脡anna O'Dowd, Certified Instructor
  • Alissa Dean, Certified Instructor

Location

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Questions actors ask

Where is Warner Loughlin Studios located?
3303 Cahuenga Blvd. W, Los Angeles, CA 90068, in Cahuenga Pass / Hollywood Hills.
What acting technique does Warner Loughlin Studios teach?
Warner Loughlin.
Is Warner Loughlin Studios suitable for beginners?
Yes. The school lists beginner-level entry points.
Does Warner Loughlin Studios offer on-camera training?
Yes, on-camera work is part of its published class list.
How much do classes at Warner Loughlin Studios cost?
Published prices as of 2026-07-16: Ongoing Intermediate or Advanced class, in person (LA or Atlanta): $375/month; Warner Loughlin Technique 3-Week Online Intensive: $395; Ongoing online classes (Zoom): $375/month. Confirm current rates with the school.
Does Warner Loughlin Studios offer online classes?
Yes, alongside in-person training.
Does Warner Loughlin Studios teach children or teenagers?
18+ only per studio FAQ
Is admission to Warner Loughlin Studios by audition?
Admission requires an audition. Ongoing classes require acceptance via self-tape audition or resume/reel submission; intermediate/advanced actors start with the 3-week Technique Intensive; Master Class by invitation only.
Who teaches at Warner Loughlin Studios?
Warner Loughlin, Megan McNulty, Stephen Van Dorn, Elena Evangelo, Hillary Tuck and 2 more listed teachers.
When was this information last verified?
2026-07-16, from the sources listed on this page. Spotted something out of date? Use the correction link on this page.

Sources and verification

Researched 2026-07-16, last verified 2026-07-16. Facts above come only from these sources. Anything we could not confirm is simply not shown. Report incorrect information or claim this listing if you represent the school.

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