Studio 105

Fun and informative! I always look forward to the classes. Steven Nelson will force you out of your shell. He is also very knowledgeable about the industry.

What an incredible teacher! I’ve been under the tutelage of Steve Nelson for a month and it is worth every penny. I’ve had many acting teachers and Steve is honestly my favorite because he is very direct and straight to the point. Each student has equal attention and Steve is encouraging to everyone! He knows his stuff! He does a great job of helping you believe in yourself which I feel that some teachers lack. For anyone who wants to get into acting I highly recommend Studio 105. I’m incredibly thankful that I don’t have to drive all the way to LA for classes.

I really like this studio for acting development. I’ve only had Steven as an instructor, so i cannot speak for the other teachers there, but he is great. His style isn’t to change you into the hot trend, but rather to polish who you are as an individual which helps you gain the confidence to step into any audition and be the best you can be. Another great aspect of this program is the ability to see yourself and others interpret the same seen. This helps again with the confidence that just because you did it one way, doesn’t mean your bad, it just means you made different choices in reading that scene. I will probably go back to them as soon my schedule clears up.

I am about to start my fourth month of classes at Studio 105. I have nothing but good things to say. I do not have a background in acting whatsoever, but thats ok. Steven makes you feel comfortable no matter what your reasons are for taking the class. I don’t have a background in acting, I always wanted to take classes but I never really had the opportunity. Now that I live close to long beach, Studio 105 in perfect. Steven is an absolute gem. I have a tendency to be kind of shy but after a few classes that went away :) Steven makes you feel really comfortable. Studio 105 is a safe space. Steven is also very honest, he gives you advice, tells you what you’re doing right or wrong, and is your biggest cheerleader. I highly recommend taking classes if you’re interested: D

I just finished my first month of acting classes at Studio 105 and was impressed by my performance. I had never thought of myself as an actress — but somehow Steven at Studio 105 has brought out the best in me. He is honest, open, easy to talk to and work with.
Each classes usually begins with acting warm ups and relaxation. The classes are small enough to give everyone individual attention. Each class is filmed which is a phenomenal approach to see how you can improve quickly. Sometimes you may get homework.
I am so thankful that this is local to Long Beach because it is so hard to make it out to Los Angeles or Hollywood to take acting classes. The schedule is mostly in the evenings which work great for my schedule.
Studio 105 was also recognized as Long Beach’s top rated acting school!
Congratulations Studio 105 for the award and for providing a great service to the aspiring actors of the Long Beach.

I honestly couldn’t come up with any reason not to give this guy and his class, 5 stars. Well, except for the fact he made me sing in the Improv Class, but the wounds have healed :)
I took this class after I saw an ad for it. Being in my early 50’s, I didn’t really have any aspirations to start shooting for an acting career. If something happened to came of it, cool, but I had other reasons to check it out.
One, to help me with speaking in public, and also, I had done the Drama classes way back in High School, and it just sounded fun. So I thought, why not?
Classes typically run once a week for about a month. Different days and times during the week to choose from. The cost is very affordable. And there is a Beginners Class, as well as an Advanced Class.
Steven is a working actor who also understands the behind-​the-​camera aspects, as well as the business side. He goes over everything you need to know about being prepared for auditions, pictures, casting etc.
As for the class, from what I noticed in my two months, class sizes are small, insuring lots of one on one instruction as well as acting with other students.
He gives good feedback, and helps you grow by doing scenes in different ways, and understanding the craft of acting.
I was a bit nervous and unsure my first week, as the other 6 – 7 students in the class were all in their 20’s, already experienced, and pursuing a career in acting. And all very talented. Much more so than I. It was great each week to watch these «kids» do their thing.
Although I felt I was in over my head with the other students, Steven is very good at recognizing each students current level of ability, what they need to work on, and helps them progress at their own pace.
They also do an Improv class, which I did, and was a blast, except for that singing thing :)
So, if you have your sights set on starring in your own sitcom, doing a Corona commercial, looking for a hobby, or just want to ramp up your public speaking skills, give this class a spin.
I’m sometimes skeptical about seeing 5 stars on reviews, but this one is truly deserved. Your mileage may vary…

This is my 3^rd month of classes and I’m still loving it. Studio 105 really teaches you how to break out of your shell and it teaches you to be comfortable when speaking/​performing in front of people. Steven has also just started an advanced actor’s class to add along to his beginners classes (improv month, audition month, scene study). I’ll be transferring over to the advance class once this month is finished and I’m excited. Steven is a great positive mentor for all ages whether you are looking to better your on camera skills or if you just want to improve with public speaking. I have had to attend the younger class due to my schedule a few times and he is also great with kids. Just a little update :)

My 13 year old daughter started classes with Steven in October and is really enjoying them! She says they are a lot of fun! I know some of the other kids are working and applying to performing arts schools, however, our focus is to get more comfortable with being in front of people as this is a skill we can all use in life. Who knows maybe down the road, we may try getting into the business also. Steven has provided a lot of good info on how to do this as part of the program. Parents can also stay and watch, or he provides a nice place for us to wait.

I do have to say that although I have not officially been back to Studio 105 for lessons this month, I did call upon Steven for follow up advice on resumes, headshots, etc. and I was pleasantly surprised.
There was no attitude, disconnect, or hesitation in his willingness to help. Again, I’m quite impressed with his professionalism and sincerity.
Thanks again, Steven, and hope to continue next month.

After taking many different classes, I quickly learned that acting studios always don’t have the best intentions. I have been working with Steven for several years and his experience and advice have been far more educational than I could imagine. I call on him every time I get a audition, even if its for 10 mins or an hour, he ALWAYS makes time for his clients…