Takeda Technique

Many thanks to SAG-AFTRA New Mexico’s Conservatory program for inviting us to teach self-tape to your members. More than 50 union actors in one of the busiest TV/Film markets attended via Zoom this weekend and learned some introductory Takeda Technique methods that have helped hundreds of our students to book on tape.

This was our third self-tape “Quick Course” through the Conservatory. Earlier this year, we worked with Conservatory programs in Colorado and Nashville. We look forward to an in-person program with Nashville later this summer.

Our mission is to help all actors book in this self-tape world. Thank you again.

Huge congratulations to our student Jodi Jarvis who booked a costar role on the CBS hit series “Marshals.” She had quite a few bookings prior to the pandemic, but this is her first after. Her self-tape skills are really top notch now, and her tapes now show all of her talent and skill.

Way to go Jodi! We’re hoping this role recurs in a future season.

We’re celebrating our student, Diane Sargent who booked a costar role on the fifth season of the Apple TV series “For All Mankind.” She’s a frequent booker and most recently had a nice costar on a Hulu series and has a Lifetime moving coming up. We are so thrilled her self-tape auditions are showcasing all of her natural talent and skill.

Nice job Diane! We’re huge fans.

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Happy . This week, Takeda Technique founder Scott Takeda is giving out free evaluations. Yes, he’s also on Pronto.me so you can pay to have him evaluate your tape. Or you can get it get it free this week. Send us your practice tape, and he’ll give you his expert insight. Does your self-tape hold up? Can it be improved? Find out from the self-tape expert.

Message us directly with a link to your tape, and we’ll respond via Instagram Reels.

Please follow these simple rules. 1) Must be a practice tape only, no actual auditions. 2) One tape per actor. 3) Maximum length is three minutes. 4) Upload your tape and side on a file transfer program like WeTransfer or Google Drive. 5) Direct message this link to us.

And that’s it. Scott is ready to give you tips that will help you book. Have fun!

As we close out , we turn toward sizzling summer. It’s time to learn how to record tapes that book soap operas — the original serialized dramas.

You probably know about daytime soaps like "General Hospital" and night time soaps like "Dynasty." Did you know there are prestige soaps too? Apple TV’s "The Morning Show" and Netflix’ “Virgin River” are also soaps. And there are so many more! Also, once you learn how to do soaps, you’ll know what to do when you have an audition for other serialized dramas for TV.

Don’t miss our June Self-Tape 501 class. We’re gonna do a deep dive into the sudsy, backstabbing, bed-hopping world of soaps — and what to do when you have a self-tape audition for one these shows. And it's taught by Scott Takeda, who has booked several soaps. Only on Monday nights in June at the Takeda Technique.

More free self-tape evaluations. This week, we have Self-Tape Expert Haleigh Burckley. Send us your practice tape, and she'll give you her expert insight. Learn if you've created a tape that will get you traction. And if not, find out how.

Please follow these simple rules. 1) Must be a practice tape only, no actual auditions. 2) One tape per actor. 3) Maximum length is three minutes. 4) Upload your tape and side to a file transfer service like WeTransfer or Google Drive. 5) Direct message this link to us.

And that’s it. Haleigh can't wait to see your tapes and give you some coaching. Have fun!

Haleigh Burckley

The CBS hit show “Marshals” just had one of our students as part of their cast. Orion Carrington booked the costar role of Agent Glenn — just one of many roles he’s booked since studying with us. Orion is a major booker and we’re so proud of all the traction he is getting in his career.

Are you sending out tapes, but not sure if they’re working? We are here to help. This week, Self-Tape Expert Juan Mendoza-Solis will look at your practice tape and give you his expert feedback. Find out if you’ve created a competitive tape or one that gets passed over. More importantly, learn how to fix anything that’s off.

How? Message us with a link to your tape, and we’ll respond via in a tape on our page. (Or privately, if you prefer.)

Please follow these simple rules. 1) Must be a practice tape only, no actual auditions. 2) One tape per actor. 3) Maximum length is three minutes. 4) Upload your tape and side on a file transfer program like WeTransfer or Google Drive. 5) Direct message this link to us.

And that’s it. Juan looks forward to seeing your tapes. Have fun!

If you’ve been watching the buzzy new AppleTV series “Imperfect Women,” you’ve been watching Yanis Kalnins, recurring as Harlan. Yanis was in our very first Self-Tape 101 class. Since then, he’s been on a massive booking streak including “ChicagoFire,” HBO’s “The Rehearsal,” Hulu’s “All’s Fair”, the Sundance Film “Hot Water,” and countless commercials.

Huge congratulations Yanis. You’ve worked incredibly hard are an inspiration to all actors.

It’s , and we want to help you book. Come join us for free Zoom office hours with our Director of Education Dodie Montgomery. She’ll help answer questions about self-tape, career direction, script breakdowns and really anything related to acting. We’re even happy if you just want to join and be in a supportive environment of like-minded actors who want to help each other.

Bring your questions to our bi-weekly office hours this Tuesday May 4th from 3:30-5:30pm (PDT). Message us if you’re interested, and we’ll send you a link.