If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more
About
Serious inquiries only please. Every lead costs the pro!
I regularly post professional content. Check out the link to my social media in this profile to get a better sense of me and my expertise.
Online classes in beginning and intermediate scene study are available when there is enough demand. Reach out if interested.
I offer packages that lower the price per hour.
---------------------------------------------------------
With twenty plus years teaching actors at top acting schools, I am laser-like in my focus to unlock your fullest creative potential. I'm the person I wish I'd met when I first started down my professional path. I'll help you shine and win!
Current acting faculty at AMDA, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC.
Why do actors come to me?
–Actor training and technique
–In-depth script analysis
–Audition coaching and taping
–Character development
–Role preparation
–Navigating self-submissions
–Agency submissions
–Marketing material consultation
–Performance confidence
I also mentor other acting teachers and advanced professionals.
—————————————————————————————
Self tapes and coaching are available online or in person in New York City.
*********************************************************************
I capture the high res tape on my end, edit, tweak and upload it to WeTransfer.
************************************************************
—————————————————————————————
Experience
Have taught acting at:
–Columbia University
–New York Film Academy
–St. John's University
–Barnard College
Have taught master classes in acting and acting for camera at:
–The Taiwan Performing Arts Center in Taipei
–The Seoul Institute of the Arts in South Korea
–Roma Tre University in Italy
Graduate of
–Columbia University MFA in Acting
–Brown University
Founding member of the National Alliance of Acting Teachers
MICHA-certified teacher of the Michael Chekhov acting technique
Member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA
Discount packages available
Overview
Hired 29 times
2 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
25 years in business
Business hours
This pro hasn't listed their business hours.
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via PayPal, Stripe, and Venmo.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
20 reviews
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Your trust means everything to us. Learn about our review guidelines.
Read reviews that mention:
Daida H.
May 10, 2026
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Julia has been incredibly valuable, even though I’m not pursuing auditions or acting. I’m in corporate world. Her sessions focus on physical work, visualization, and practical methods that help me relax, calm down, loosen up and express myself more intentionally. It’s useful in my day-to-day professional life and my personal life.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No experience • To build confidence • Not applicable; lessons are for personal interest • What the teacher recommends • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Acting Lessons
Kayla S.
Oct 6, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Really enjoyed working with Julia on our first class. I look forward to continuing to expand my acting skills under her instruction. She is absolutely kind and professional. It’s clear that she takes pride in cultivating a safe space for all who want to work with her.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • To build confidence • To explore as a hobby • To continue professional development • Film • What the teacher recommends • Scene study • Method acting • Improv • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)
Acting Lessons
DivineJustice T.
Feb 4, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
I have never taken acting classes before and was honestly very nervous. I wasn’t sure if I’d be comfortable because everything was so new to me. However, upon my introduction with Julia in the first class I was nothing but reassured that I would be in the right hands. She is amazing! I booked 3 classes for an audition I had where we would practice and rehearse a monologue I needed for the audition and in every class I learned something new or something I can add to my monologue. I highly recommend getting a class with Julia if you can. She’s absolutely wonderful and very talented! I do plan on seeing her again in the future.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • To prepare for an audition • To build confidence • To continue professional development • Film • TV episode • What the teacher recommends • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location
Acting Lessons
Lillian B.
Oct 8, 2025
•
Hired on Thumbtack
I would like to be an actress because I feel like I wanna be in movies and musicals.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No experience • To continue professional development • Theater • Musical theater • Film • Scene study • Physical theater and movement • Method acting • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Acting Lessons
Marc S.
Feb 24, 2023
•
Hired on Thumbtack
Julia Martin is an amazing coach, very down to earth and understands and know what you need as an actor. She made me comfortable, I love working with her. She teaches you how to break down a script in a way so easy that you’ll immediately want to grab some sides and try her technique for yourself.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • To prepare for an audition • To build confidence • To continue professional development • TV commercial • TV episode • Film • Improv theater • Theater • Cold reading • Method acting • Scene study • What the teacher recommends • Improv • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location
Acting Lessons
Credentials
Background Check
Julia Martin
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
After the introductory session, you can purchase individual sessions or packages of 4 or 8 sessions.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We begin with a 20-minute Zoom conversation to discuss goals and how we can work together.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
In addition to graduate school training in acting at Columbia University, I have extensive actor-teacher training and experience in a wide range of acting, voice and movement techniques: Michael Chekhov, Stanislavski, Viewpoints, Clown, Lecoq, Uta Hagen, Grotowski, Commedia dell'arte, Alexander, Linklater, ... and the list keeps growing.