Students speak out.

“I’m finally getting traction with my self-tapes and booking! Why? The amount of time, feedback, knowledge, generosity, kindness and love you give us in these classes is truly unbelievable and so very very much appreciated. Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU!”

“I’m a working-actor and a SAG-AFTRA board member, and I tell you, the Takeda Technique is for real. And they have morning classes for those of us with busy evening schedules. I loved working with my 101 instructor Lisa Barnes. She took my setup from blah to amazing. I’m ready and excited when I get auditions.”

“This Takeda Technique stuff is GOLD. (I’m not even trying to be dramatic.) This technique is so good, the way they have it formatted, and how much we learn is amazing. It makes me so much more excited to work on scenes and self-tape now that I’m gaining this knowledge.”

“I love the Takeda Technique. I immediately started using it and began booking. It’s so effective, I’ve taken the upper-level classes and got introduced to working casting directors in the 301 and learned how to be a working-actor in the 401. I’m hesitant to give it too many praises because I don’t want my competition to learn what I know.”

“I’ve taken a lot of classes, but this one is a game-changer! The teachers are so knowledgeable and give such thoughtful, honest and relevant feedback. I couldn’t believe how adjusting small technical things in my self-tape process made such a HUGE difference! And in today’s world, this is a must!”

“I’m an LA workshop veteran, and trust me, Scott is a phenomenal teacher because he is a working and booking actor! He'll give you a behind-the-scenes breakdown of his self-tape setup in the 101, the same setup that he uses to book roles. If you're unsure whether or not to take the class, I'd say: Yes! You definitely should take it!

“I’m a stage actor who has gotten into TV/Film. I had no idea how to self-tape, but my agent suggested this class. Wow. The teachers are so good, and even worked with me individually to help me dial in the right setup. I see why Takeda Technique students book.”

“I am 100% positive I could not have booked this national SAG-AFTRA commercial prior to taking your class. My lighting, background, set-up, eyelines, and relationships all came alive in my self-tape audition and virtual callback. I used everything you taught me, and now feel so confident when I audition.”

“Takeda’s knowledge of the business is extensive and at times, mind-blowing! This class is a MUST-TAKE for anyone who wants to play ball in the new all-self-tape auditioning reality”

“I’m a former football coach, so I know communication is key to success. The Takeda Technique coaches are master communicators. They take these filmmaking skills and make them easy and fun to learn. And they’re good people. I’m glad to say that I now consider them to be friends.”

“Self-Tape 101 and 201 were eye-opening! Not only did Scott help evaluate my space and lighting to make it more flattering, he taught me how to analyze the script for tone and gave me ideas how I could use my camera to accentuate my choices. This class will take your self tapes to another level!”

“The Takeda Technique coaches are amazing. Dodie taught my 101 class, and I love her. I thought I knew what I was doing, but she found so many ways for me to make small changes to my self-tape setup that made a huge difference. Especially the audio. The coaches always talk about how important audio is. Best of all, I find auditioning to be fun now. Such a great investment.”

“I highly recommend the Takeda Technique Self-Tape 101 class. It will make your self-tape auditions great so you’ll book the job! I am a working actress and had no idea that there was so much to learn. The teachers know exactly what to do and how to teach you about lighting, camera angles, position, slates, equipment, examples, etc. I’m taking the 201 class next week.”

“The Takeda Technique courses are the difference between wishing you were getting booked and realizing why you weren’t. This has been eye-opening. Once I started using this in my self-tapes, I started booking. I’m so grateful my agent suggested I sign up.”

“I finally have self tapes that look and sound good to showcase my work and give me the best chance to book. This all thanks to the Takeda Technique that Scott’s honed over many years. Also the advanced classes allowed me to connect and learn from working casting professionals. The industry continues to evolve and Scott makes sure you’ll know how to track that and stay current”

“Best Class Ever! I feel such a sense of accomplishment. Now I’m ready to experiment with my lighting and set-up. It’s all because of you, Dodie. You are a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable, and ever patient teacher. We believe we can because you believe we can! You have made such an impact, Dodie. Can’t thank you enough for all you do.”

“I’ve been in LA for more than a decade and like most actors, I’ve taken tons of workshops (Larry Moss, Groundlings, Warner Loughlin). The thing I always ask myself is “Will this workshop help me book?” That’s a YES for the Takeda Technique. You can clearly see why Scott and his students book in LA and across the country.”

“I highly recommend the Takeda Technique self-tape classes. I have learned a tremendous amount in such a short time to strengthen my craft. Scott’s director perspective broadens my actor point-of-view. I now see how the technical side is just as important as my performance. Together they make magic. And I booked my first costar using it!”

“This is a MUST TAKE if you want to work. I booked a decent amount before the pandemic, but that fell off once everything went self-tape. You should have seen my first self-tape. It was bad. But the coaches helped me, and the instruction is so good, I’m back to booking. I now love to self-tape. I can’t recommend the Takeda Technique enough.”

“I’ve booked two jobs and had two callbacks! Thank you for the incredible work you put into this class. The feedback you give me on my tapes are so detailed and extremely helpful, I love the homework resources, and the weekly classes are jam-packed with great information.”