Free Acting Lessons: The Heller Approach: Philosophy

The Heller Approach Acting Studio
Ace Studios
2210 West Olive Ave, 3rd Floor, Suite #320
Burbank, CA 91506

323-962-8077 (office)
310-503-8262 (cell/text)

"The Heller Approach" is an acting technique that gives actors a simple yet practical and solid foundation so that actors are ready and empowered with reliable and easily accessible tools to work in any medium. The technique and it's application is based on muscle memory and not on past personal experiences. It truly frees the artist to access feelings and thoughts that are universal to all humans. An Amazing technique born from working actors and directors. "The Heller Approach" is taught exclusively by Brad Heller. Group classes are available every Thursday night and Tuesday days in Los Angeles, California. Private lessons are also available via skype or in person. Professor Heller taught for 5 years at UCLA before going private. He is an actor, director and teacher. Heller's teachings are based on the works of Don Richardson, who Heller mentored. Don was an original member of the Group Theater, which was the nucleus of Acting in the United States. His fellow students were Sanford Meisner, Stella Adler and Uta Hagen, but Don was the only student from the Group Theater who said, "The Method is NOT what acting is about." He directed over 800 television shows in his time. Richardson was mentored by Charles Jehlinger , who was one of the most important (even if largely unknown) acting teachers in America and taught for nearly 50 years at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Among his pupils were Cecil B. DeMille, Edward G. Robinson, Spencer Tracy, Hume Cronyn, Kirk Douglas, Anne Bancroft and Robert Redford.

[markbath]

Hi brad these lessons have made me think and less shy and I feel more confident to act thanks so much

[thehellerapproach]

We are now scheduled to post new videos every two months...hopefully one day we can post one a month...for now it's about all we can handle. Thanks for watching and I'm glad they help. = )

[Hammadbilal]

Hello my name is Hammad Yousuf im 23 years old and im from Pakistan. It my seem a little weird to hear from someone miles away from the most unlikely places but after watching your videos and learning about your studio i had to take the first step. My whole life i've been dreaming of realizing my dream of becoming an actor, learning the skills and the craft and gaining the experience. For me living in a family of doctors and being pressured by my parents to find a "real" job over acting is something that i can't live with. I consider acting a job like any other profession: you need to have commitment, motivation, drive, and determination. Acting in whatever form and the science behind it, has always amazed me and i wanted to live that dream, its the only thing that motivates me.
 Forgive me for the short and brief post, but there is so much that i could talk about and it wouldn't help me express what fully wanted to say. I really want to join your studio, and i wanted to ask if your accept applications from international students and what are your requirements. I have no acting resume thus no experience, but nevertheless i still want to join your studio. 
 Thank you for keeping my dreams alive

[HarrysActing]

This guy really does know what he's talking about. You inspire me to keep going and be the best! I upload acting videos, I always want to create or reenact a scene after watching your amazing advice on videos!

[theoracledragonlove]

I LOVE this- thanks for posting. What you're saying reminds me of video I once saw where Bruce Lee was talking about learning. He said that everything we learn is meant to be forgotten so that we can move effortlessly through the action. I believe that.

[PatriciaPereztodaparaJesus]

may GOD bless YOU! i will start acting class in 2 weeks if GOD wants to and i have seen 2 videos of yours and it truly has been a bless!

[MegaKarume]

Best acting technics I ever had...Thank you so much Mr. Heller.

[johnvidler]

Great video as usual. Ive seen this video at least ten times and every time I watch it I get some thing new from it. brad is not only a gifted actor gut also a gifted teacher.

[thehellerapproach]

it's not about controlling fear...it's about accepting it and having the courage to walk into it knowing things might be a disaster.

[AlamdarKhanOfficial]

Hello .... thank you for the greats tips and tools to execute acting .... i m looking forward to lead negative character in a soap for Pakistani TV that i have been offered and cant wait to follow your instructions .... will definitely update you how mean and bad i were while executing .... The Heller Approach will for sure bring a change

[directoysinescalas]

I just have to say .. Thank you Sr., !! For awake my dream and follow it.. No matter the time !!

[clooex]

Thank you so much for this upload!! Keep them coming, they help me so much!

[dancerSPHiNX]

thank u so much for this video... I'm stoked I found your channel Brad.

[Frederick]

Heller's philosophy of performing under duress is absolutely brilliant. The World Champion Seattle Seahawks share the same philosophy. They deliberately make practice chaotic and difficult so actual game situations will feel EASY.

[josephdesimone]

since iv been studing acting, even my job has become a place of practice, reguarding outside recieved a recent raise, , , your on the money joe aspiring actor/writer Boston ma

[NavinPradhan]

Awesome, I am still very new to acting, and you have helped me understand the nature of it a lot more than I did initially :)

[thehellerapproach]

Hi George,
When are thinking about beginning classes at our school this summer?

[mariat.]

Hello.I really appreciate and I am so thankful for everything you do to help us. It means a lot and I wish I could be part of your class but unfortunately I am miles away. That's why your online lessons are so important to me.Thank you again.I wish you all the luck and happiness in the world! +thehellerapproach

[cyantific]

Your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you (:

[michaelmele]

Thank you very very much for this video.