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Matt Mueller Coaching - Acting/Public Speaking

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Welcome to Matt Mueller Coaching at MM Performance Studio LLC! PLEASE NOTE: I live in Los Angeles, California. So unless you live locally we would be working together on Zoom which is how I see 90% of my clients. Please review my hourly rates quoted via Thumbtack when you reach out and please only contact me if you are serious about working together. Performance Coach for Actors, Business Professionals and Creators. Hone unshakable personal and professional confidence. In Person Coaching in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California, and Zoom Coaching in all 50 states and around the world. Acting Coaching: My coaching philosophy guides individual students with an enriching understanding of Acting to empower yourself as an artist, professional and person. As an actor and coach, I have been immersed in all aspects of performance from Stage, Television, Film, and Social Media. I have a BFA in Acting from Syracuse University and to date have coached almost 300 actors, many of which have established successful careers. I will help prepare you for the professional world through developing your skill set, releasing self doubt and guiding you to the strongest version of yourself. Current and former Acting students have appeared in projects with the following: Netflix, Fox, NBC, History Channel, BBC America, ABC family, FX, AMC and Roku. University acceptances include: NYU and USC (MFA) Public Speaking Coaching: Your mastery of Public Speaking will be cultivated by accessing the expressive range of your own voice discovered from within. My coaching approach steers you away from rigid academic steps in your head. Instead, I will guide you to experience new vocal freedoms as we venture into the pure joy of self-expression that will emerge. While at the same time giving you a playbook for repeated success as a speaker, storyteller and communicator. Once we develop your voice, that can translate to better presence on and off camera, improved body language and stronger relationships with your audience while diminishing nerves. I work with a wide range of students on Public Speaking. Some examples include: Content Creators, Podcasters, Executives, Business Owners, TV Personalities, Influencers, Politicians, Lawyers, Ministers, Real Estate Professionals, Fitness Instructors, DJs and more! I also work with students on improving on camera presence with vocal delivery and specific event preparation such as interviews, weddings, funerals, presentations, pitches, negotiations, debates and more! Current and former Public Speaking Students have worked for the following companies and universities: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Verizon, JP Morgan Chase, Albertsons, State Farm, NASA, The White House, US Military, Affirm, KPMG, UCLA, California Institute of Technology, Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, UPS, City of Oakland CA and more! Matt Mueller Coaching | MM Performance Studio LLC
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Serves Sherman Oaks, CA

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6 years in business

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To build confidence

To explore as a hobby

To continue professional development

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Jennifer B.

2 weeks ago

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With my son's high school graduation speech just two weeks away, he needed to learn how to transform a beautiful speech into words that land and move listeners. And here's the thing, this isn't a skill you can develop practicing alone in front of a mirror. It requires real-time critique and feedback. That's exactly what Matt brought. Every session was interactive, responsive, and purposeful. Matt drove to our home for in-person, 1-on-1 sessions and coached my son on the difference between reading a speech vs delivering one. What set Matt apart was his ability to coach technique and intention. He helped my son understand how to align his delivery with the message so the audience could feel it, not just hear it. That's not easy to teach a teenager, and an even rarer one to pull off in two weeks. The day of graduation, my son walked up to the podium and delivered something memorable. His poise, his pauses, eye contact, smile, hand gestures allowed the audience to connect with him. It was measured, captivating, and genuinely moving. People approached us afterward telling us our son has a "special gift". It was really special to hear. Matt is a pleasure to work with, responsive, kind, respectful, and highly skilled!

Details: Beginner • 18 - 25 years old • Verbal delivery • Body language • Connecting with audience • To build confidence • To prepare for an event • To develop a skillset • Academic • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Matt Mueller Coaching - Acting/Public Speaking's reply
Thanks, Jennifer!
Public Speaking Lessons
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Zanelle X.

2 weeks ago

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I highly recommend matt because he will answer any questions you have and he has made a big change with my acting skills

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • To continue professional development • Film • TV episode • What the teacher recommends • Classical acting • Physical theater and movement • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Matt Mueller Coaching - Acting/Public Speaking's reply
Thanks, Zanelle!
Acting Lessons
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Jahshield T.

Sep 30, 2025

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Matt is one of the best coaches I’ve ever had on any subject. He’s very knowledgeable, insightful and talented in regard to the arts of acting. In the short period of time that I’ve trained with him I’ve learned a lot and I’m very grateful to have met him. Would highly recommend him to any and everybody that’s trying to get their foot in the acting business!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No experience • To prepare for an audition • To build confidence • To explore as a hobby • To continue professional development • Film • TV episode • TV commercial • What the teacher recommends • Scene study • Cold reading • Method acting • Classical acting • Voice-over • Improv • Physical theater and movement • No specific focus • Hone diction and enunciation • Expand vocal range • Strengthen vocal projection • Refine vocal expression • Develop specific accent(s) • Develop specific dialect(s) • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Matt Mueller Coaching - Acting/Public Speaking's reply
Thanks, Jah!
Acting Lessons
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Lorenzo E.

May 12, 2026

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Matt is an amazing coach, I’ve become more confident each class I’m learning to find my voice and rehearse in various ways at first I was just reading words of the scripts at first lol but I’m learning to slow myself down and tell the story. I’d be lost without Matt and he works around your schedule

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • To prepare for an audition • To build confidence • To explore as a hobby • To continue professional development • Film • TV episode • TV commercial • What the teacher recommends • Expand vocal range • Strengthen vocal projection • 1 person • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

Matt Mueller Coaching - Acting/Public Speaking's reply
Thanks, Lorenzo!
Acting Lessons
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Susana L.

Mar 6, 2025

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I cannot express how transformative my experience with Matt has been. From the very first session, it was clear that he possessed a deep understanding of the craft and an incredible ability to inspire. Matt has an exceptional ability to tailor each session to my unique needs and goals. The personalized attention and insightful feedback have been invaluable, helping me unlock new levels of depth in my performances. One standout moment was when we worked on Spike hills Monologue, where I learned how to authentically express strong emotions and even cuss effectively. His guidance helped me unlock a level of depth and authenticity in my acting that i didn’t know I could reach. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to elevate their craft. Thank you Matt, for believing in me and guiding me on this incredible journey!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Beginner • To build confidence • To prepare for an audition • TV commercial • Classical acting • Method acting • Physical theater and movement • Hone diction and enunciation • Expand vocal range • Strengthen vocal projection • Refine vocal expression • 1 person • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Matt Mueller Coaching - Acting/Public Speaking's reply
Thanks, Susana!
Acting Lessons
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