Briantimoneyacting Reviews

To describe the Mini Etude Xpress week I only need one word incomparable Incomparable to any course I have ever taken And this because of the master himself Brian Timoney He is without any doubt the best acting teacher I have ever met and this because of several reasons First we have his extraordinary talent for perception His sight literally sees everything your thoughts during acting even thougths you re not aware of No hide and seek but really getting to the bottom of it This is crucial in order to dive in your subconscious You will really start to like letting go of all compulsive thoughts Another talent Brian has is the way of making you comfortable by being really down to earth No shallow pep talks but a truthful speech right to your heart It makes you willing to give all you have and willing to let go of all mental obstacles His feedback is so valuable and to the point but in a way you fully understand and want to grow in your acting skills He lifts you by making you see what you can achieve and how you can progress while following his method I ll be back for sure I hope in the Ultimate next year and hope to see you guys there too Good luck And thanks again to Brian and his lovely wife for all they share with us Warm regards Nans

tude express has been a very enriching experience packed full of many valuable learning points It was really great to be re-introduced to many of the exercises which are covered in Lockdown Acting Intensive and have the opportunity to practice these in person with the Master close by to guide us Being in the studio with other creative individuals also encouraged me to really let go of the outside world and commit myself to each exercise Within the studio there was a relaxed atmosphere and during the tudes I felt zero judgment or pressure to perform creating a pretty unique environment compared to previous acting classes I have taken where there is expectation to always impress spectators and fellow actors by overacting Working in this type of environment has left me feeling confident in my ability to act more authentically by trusting my impulses and letting emotions come naturally I am still amazed by the creativity that arose from each tude we did over the week especially those that we did as a group It was really fascinating how with just a few lines of text and no given prior context we were able to create a group of characters with a very interesting history and hopefully future This has really opened my eyes to the wonderful world of tudes and I am excited to explore them further This week has been a very fulfilling and important experience Having a full week of just being allowed to be creative and express oneself is a very rare opportunity which has left me feeling really freed and joyful and I am very grateful for having had this experience

Testimonial Etude Express 21st to 25th March 2022I have been attending Brian s online Intensive courses since June 2020 I chose to attend the Etude Express course because I needed nearly 2 years of lone practice during lockdown to come to life in a theatre I knew I owed that to myself I witnessed all my hard work in isolation pay off while surrounded by like-minded people all working on this same exceptional acting technique What I really respected was how Brian took care to ensure that his teaching was personalised There were 10 of us and he coached each of us as individuals depending on where we were on our acting journey I now feel that I belong to an acting community and that is very special for me

Having discovered Brian s work on the online Lockdown Intensive courses I was excited to get into a real studio with a team of actors for the week-long tudes Express and it did not disappoint Given the variability of zoom and internet connections it was amazing how much Brian had been able to teach us online but in person he could make more subtle observations catching on to our impulses and thoughts and missing nothing His teaching is inspiring and encouraging and the classes are quiet with all students listening and watching when they are not the ones on stage - our group developed a real feeling of camaraderie over the week And it was not just tudes as Brian also led us through relaxation and breathing techniques vocal work sense memory plastiques character boxes psychological gesture and mask work which was both fun and powerful This was an amazing course a taster of all the techniques we should be practising regularly throughout our careers and the inspiration to keep learning and be our best Thank you Brian

I attended the Boot Camp in July 2022 and I had a great learning experience and a lot of fun Brian is what I call a great acting coach because firstly he tunes into where each individual is on their personal development as an actor and he is able to help them with specific tailor made directions and practical advice to help them learn and progress as an actor and secondly he does this in a very encouraging and constructive way By this I mean that he knows that aspiring yet inexperienced actors like myself are rather sensitive maybe that s a prerequisite to be an artist and so he mixes constructive feedback with praise and encouragement so every experience builds you up and encourages you to believe in yourself and your ability I wish I had witnessed the same in over 20 years working in corporate organisations I encourage you to sign-up and experience this Boot Camp You will have a great learning experience and your acting skills will be soundly developed whatever level you are at

Be warned Once you do this course there is no turning back I arrived thinking I wanted to be an actor but left knowing I had to be one Over the course of 3 days I got a taste of what it feels like to act authentically and I also learned the beginnings of how to truly feel and live in the moment This liberating experience showed me what I am capable of and made me believe for the first time that my dream is actually possible to achieve Even more impressive still the course revealed to me who I truly am For these reasons I can t recommend this acting course enough It really is powerful stuff

Starting the ultimate actor programme was the best decision I ve ever made The whole year was truly amazing Brian takes you from beginner to professional actor teaching you everything you need to know to go out be what you ve always wanted to be Brian has an in-depth application process which is clear when you meet your classmates I m honoured to have spent the year learning sharing the stage screen with such hard-working generous talented actors The course itself is brilliant taking a deep dive into method acting your own psyche creating characters as well as learning the business side of acting which is obviously extremely important once you have competed the course You learn how to act for stage screen get to experience being on set I started the year with a dream now I can call myself a professional actor The amazing experience I had on this course the things I learnt the people I met I will cherish forever If you re wondering whether to apply DO IT I can t thank Brian Natalie enough for the most incredible year

I would like to start by saying the ultimate acting programme is by far the most incredible experience you will ever experience every month is a different challenge and just when you feel you re getting somewhere and begin to get comfortable Brian then wants more out of you you have to WORK I came to Brian fearful and nervous because of how passionate I am about the craft and within 12 months he made me feel so confident and excited within myself that I no longer have the fear of the question can I act Over the past 12 months I have grown at a ridiculous rate not only within my acting but also as a person Brian taught me how to use the pain of my past and use it to fuel the instrument in the right way He taught me a lot during the course and my most valuable lesson is your past doesn t have to define who you are and by accepting what has happened and using it in the right way you can create characters with raw emotions bringing them to life authentically Not only was Brian my teacher I also looked up to him as a father figure Every class I would study him and his comments to learn more about what he wants from his students he is very intelligent and he knows his craft he is the messiah of method and I am truly grateful I had the opportunity to be a student of his I highly recommend this to anyone don t think about it just do it because in the end you owe it to yourself it is hard work you have to be dedicated you have to be able to listen and learn and if you can do all this things then you will be successful I had 9 agent offers after the showcase and I signed with an agency 12 months ago I didn t even believe I could achieve that I have so much love and gratitude for Brian and Natalie for their hard work and effort they put in to their students to fully unlock their talent and potential The hardest part about the course is the end because it becomes a part of your life and you have to say goodbye and move on to the next chapter and for me I look forward to the next chapter as a PROFESSIONAL ACTOR

My year on the Ultimate Acting Course was exactly what I was looking for I felt that I was at a point in my career where I needed a stronger foundation to my acting technique and came across the Timoney Method when reading Brian s book which I also highly recommend What I found within the book and also on the course is the understanding that the most important thing for an actor is to be present in the scene and connected to their scene partner without the need to plan exactly what they want to do Therefore keeping the scene alive and spontaneous something which has been instilled in me over the course of this last year This course has also provided a group of friends who are equally passionate about this craft and the added experience of both a showreel scene and showcase So any actor out there regardless of ability or experience that feels like they are at a point where they are looking for something more then look no further than this course As it will teach you the fundamental technique that underpins much of the award winning acting that you can see at the highest level on both the stage and screen

For me the Ultimate Acting programme has been an immeasurable experience and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to do it Throughout the year on the course I have experienced a repertoire of emotions from anxiety and fear of failure self sabotage through the scale to the feelings of support and exaltations as the months progressed culminating in the crescendos of the Showcase It s been crazy but just so good The demands and levels set by Brian were challenging which was met with fervour as the realisation of the quality of teaching and content emerged Brian is very honest in his approach which I love it s what helps you to learn and grow as an artist I felt he wanted to get the best from us and put us under pressure at times but this all added to the intensity of the course which was demanding fulfilling and rewarding and has enhanced me massively I have greatly valued Brian s knowledge experience and direction throughout the last year This course has allowed me to chase a lifelong dream and it has not disappointed in giving me the skills to continue along this path You can t hide from yourself on this course it has opened up my thoughts to other aspects of life and to the many facets of a career in acting It has supported me in learning about myself and how to find feel and just be the character Getting out of your own head and into the mind of a character is liberating albeit uncomfortable at times as you don t know where you re going I can t really explain that process I just feel it Working every month with likeminded people has been amazing as we have been able to learn from and support each other Those weekends in class have made me feel completely alive The organisation of the weekends has been great overall and the communication has been excellent I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and the opportunity it has provided to me and would do it all over again if I could