Coach Joshua Schulman

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Yusha N.

2 weeks ago

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My daughter is improving since taking lessons. Also Joshua set up chess play date with other students which is great for practice. Very professional coach.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • Beginner • I don't have an Elo rating • More than once a week • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Coach Joshua Schulman's reply

It’s always a wonderful opportunity to connect the kids with other children their age and chess level to play. What a terrific way for kids to make new friends too! Modern pen pal! Especially during these Covid times.

Chess Lessons

Zeljka J.

Feb 6, 2022

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Highly recommend. Fun lessons. Would suggest everyone practices on their own between lessons. Ask for tips, suggestions, homework. Coach Josh is awesome, knowledgeable, energetic, fun.

Details: Younger than 6 years old • Beginner • I don't have an Elo rating • Once a week • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Chess Lessons

Carmen E.

Jan 11, 2022

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Coach Schulman has been helping me refine my presentation skills. I find him extremely engaging and thoughtful. His lessons are well planned and thorough. I’m still in the learning process but I find that my presentation skills have already improved. Thank you Coach Schulman! I really appreciate your insight! You are a pleasure to work with! I also appreciate that you understand that your clients are busy professionals and you are flexible with your calendar!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Intermediate • Professional or academic verbal comprehension • 45 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Coach Joshua Schulman's reply

It’s a pleasure working with you, Carmen. Flexibility with schedule is certainly important with busy professionals these days! Glad to accommodate!

ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

Hugo G.

Dec 17, 2021

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I started taking chess lessons with Josh a few weeks ago and have already noticed a difference in my game. He provides great resources outside of our scheduled lessons that make learning the game an ongoing discipline. No tests, books, or filler exercises, which is important for adults who want to learn the game, and can only dedicate a few hours a week to it. Highly recommended for those on tight schedules as Josh runs efficient lessons. Thanks, Josh!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • I don't have an Elo rating • Once a week • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Coach Joshua Schulman's reply

Always a joy teaching chess to adults! Great development, Hugo! Interesting to see the transferable skills we learn! From the board-game to the board room! …or the Zoom room!!

Chess Lessons

Julia S.

Aug 20, 2021

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Coach Josh certainly knows how to spark little kids' interests in learning chess. He utilizes various strategies to direct kids of different ages and his lessons are always fun.

Details: 6 - 9 years old • Beginner • I don't have an Elo rating • Once a week • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Coach Joshua Schulman's reply

Both your kids are a joy to teach, Julia! Such fun with them and I’m so glad they are enjoying their chess development.

Chess Lessons

FAQs

• What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

  Contact me to discuss. I have various pricing options. As a speech coach I work with children on the Autistic spectrum all the way to seasoned CEO’s and sales teams. So the prices vary for needs. Pricing is based on tailored programs particularly for your needs and often can accommodate various budgets using live or online modalities. Please note. Live face-to-face sessions are only in Southern California. But these days with COVID-19 all sessions are online with students all over the world. It works great! Like we're in the same room. Affordable and effective. You'll see!

• What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

  Initial consult to clarify and identify specific goals, then a weekly tailored syllabus will be designed for your private coaching or team training program. If qualified and sincere, I often will offer depending on availability a free 60-minute session for absolute confidence in your trainer decision to work with me.

• What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

  Extensive storytelling and performance value training with Drama and Theatre degrees from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the University of Southern California, as well as thirty years of corporate training sales management and sales training experience in addition to active competitive public speaking wins in over 40 speech contests including third place in the Regionals of the Toastmasters’ World Championship of Public Speaking. As an actor, I have performed in over 50 professional plays, had a professional Shakespeare company, a member of SAG/AFTRA for 36 years and have done over two dozen national commercials.