What people are saying.
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AUDITION COACHING - "I have had the great pleasure of working with Jennifer Vallance both as an actor, and as an audition coach. While coaching, she has a marvelous way of gently guiding the scene, and bringing out a performance, by asking questions of the actor. Guiding them to make the choices for themselves, and therefore owning the performance from the inside, and giving them firm footing to walk into any audition room, set or stage."
Stuart Hughes, The Expanse, Drawer Boy, In The Dark, Burden of Truth, A Christmas Carousel, Frankie Drake Mysteries, It, Orphan Black, +++
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AUDITION COACHING - “Jennifer is a rocking acting coach! I have used her for audition prep and Zoom self-tapes reads. Her patience, empathy and on-point advice have helped me through many an audition. If ever I was stuck on how to work or enhance a particular aspect of my self-tape, Jennifer was able to come up with the right tool or direct suggestion to fit the piece. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any working or up-coming actor. BOOK HER!!.”
Mark Winnick, Vikings, Big Sky, Wu Assassins, Coroner, Isabelle, Tainted, Air Crash Investigation, A Very Country Christmas, Alice Darling +++
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BRITISH ACCENT COACHING - "Jen has a great approach to dialect coaching. I’ve been working on British RP with her for the past month or so and the progress I’ve made has been exponential! She combines weekly lessons, breaking down new sounds, improv, and reading at each of our session which makes them versatile and really fun! I highly recommend Jen to anyone who’s looking for dialect coaching."
Valerie Lalonde, actor, producer, director. Paranormal Witness, The Kissing Booth, Eaux Troubles, Splintered, Boundless, Calling
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ACCENT COACHING - "My experience with Jen Vallance was amazing! I was taught how to use Estuary English in a monologue and the entire process was a lot of fun! I found her method very straight forward and direct. I appreciate an acting coach that gets right down to business and doesn't spend class time talking about irrelevant topics (or his or her personal stories.)"
Kathryn Greco, Preppers grove, Covert Affairs, Next Step, What’s Your News.
Note from Jen: Kathryn is a yoga master and her guided meditations for humans and pets are truly amazing!
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AUDITION COACHING - "I have seen an incredible number and variety of actor coaches in my time, many of them successful, a few of them great. Jennifer Vallance is one of the best I have ever dealt with. She has an uncanny understanding of acting and the creative process. Jennifer combines an unusual ability to work on message and an unmistakable sense of humour with the kind of sheer delight that is all too rare among acting coaches."
John Balabik, actor, producer. What We Do In The Shadows, Murdoch Mysteries, Workin’ Moms, Kids In The Hall, Private Eyes, Hemlock Grove, Rogue, Warehouse 13, The Listener +++
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AUDITION COACHING - “Many thanks to this amazing coach and human being!!! Jennifer, your teaching has been epic and hilarious. Over twenty self tapes, and so much growth thanks to you!!! Every self tape provided me with something new to learn and enjoy!!!! It is always a pleasure working with you, and I wish it could be daily 🤣😅 You so rock!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”
Liam Siebolt, V-Wars, The Winter Palace, Cherry Picker, Carter, The Rest Of Us, A Veteran’s Christmas
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BEGINNER ACTOR COACHING - “If you are looking to begin your acting career and have nowhere to start, I cannot recommend Jen enough. Personally, I was not looking for anything too intense, just someone that could work with me a little and give some insight as to what potential I may. She is genuinely passionate about your interest and goals which never failed to make our lessons engaging. She makes you feel 100% comfortable while also getting you out of your comfort zone. I really enjoyed every single minute of our time together and look forward in continuing future lessons with her as I grow as an actor.”
Rochelle Hurt
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SINGING LESSONS - “I have been acting and singing in musicals, choirs and small jazz groups for 25 years. I have taken singing lessons here and there but I always struggled to deal with “the break” in my voice. I was never able to feel solid, consistent and confident tackling any type of song, solo, with an audience. Jen has not only unlocked my ability to really engage my core/diaphragm on a technical level, but her manner is so positive, constructive and authentic that I am now feeling completely free and brave to try every song I happen to fall in love with! I am so grateful to have decided to work with her. She is professional, gentle, clear, thoughtful and so much fun to work with!”
Manon Dumas, Edmond, Mechanicsville Monologues I and II
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PIANO & MUSIC THEORY - First Class Honors With Distinction! "My brother and I have been students of Jennifer for about two years now, and our piano skills have only improved and grown since then. Jennifer is all anyone would need to learn piano. She is patient with us and she motivates us to work towards goals. She also gives positive feedback and pushes us to do the best we can. Jennifer is one of the most friendly people we have met, and she gives us the opportunity to have fun as well as learn at the same time. She is very understanding and great at explaining things. When we need help or we’re stuck on something, she is always there to help and we can tell she really listens to us and cares about our opinions. If you are looking for an amazing piano teacher, Jennifer is the one!"
Uma : RCM level 2 practical and level 3 theory
Noah: RCM level 1 in practical and music theory
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AUDITION COACHING - “Jen is simply the best! One of the reasons I train with her is because she's great at finding the nuances in a script. Every time we go over a scene she finds details I've overlooked and insights I can add to bring more depth to the character. Jen's a very encouraging and supportive teacher too. You can try out ideas without feeling judged or wrong. She gives you room to experiment so you can find the right tone. It's about finding your way of doing the scene. She guides, offers suggestions but never tells you what to do. That's on you! I've built up way more confidence working with Jen. When I'm on set I feel secure enough to take risks because of the groundwork I've established in her coaching sessions. A very cool person with a lot of knowledge and acting experience. If you're an artist looking to up your game look no further than Jen. You are in good hands."
Will Ennis, After the Storm, Disasters At Sea, Three identical Strangers, Paranormal Witness, Surviving Evil, Canada, the Story of us, Sunday Funday +++
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AUDITION & ACCENT COACHING - "Jennifer brings so much more than accent and acting coaching to your work. She keeps you honest. Working with Jennifer reminds you that acting is a job, a great job, but a job. I can get in my head easily and take myself way too seriously, rather than just doing the work. Jennifer is the type of person who listens and grounds you to do your work as an actor. I love working with Jennifer. She loves to build on what I bring to the table. We create the character together. Show up, fail big or go home. I am proud of my work with Jennifer. Higher, further, faster!"
Ryan Christopher Kotack, "History of Bailing" premiering at The Great Canadian Comedy Film Festival, Ms. America, Reign, Anything for Jackson, In The House of Flies , Antisocial II, and the award-winning drama short film Bosniak (CBC Gem).
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AUDITION COACHING - "I have worked with Jennifer for self tape coaching for since 2020. She is always accommodating with short notices, and always gives me encouragement and advice. She helped me with breaking down the scene and I am always happy with my finished self tape. I have even booked a few auditions as a direct result of her coaching. I would highly recommend Jennifer for coaching, and look forward to working with her for my future auditions. Thank you Jennifer for all of your help and wisdom.
Jay Yoo, The man From Toronto, X-Men, Accused, Pretty Hard Cases, Red Iron Road, Finding Green, Shelved, What We Do In The Shadows, Good Will Hunting +++
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PRIVATE ACTING COACHING -
"Jennifer has been exceptional to work with! She teaches you a hands-on approach that allows you to work with any script, delving deep into who the character is and what they want out of each scene. You will really learn the foundations to becoming a great actor. Jennifer is light hearted, encouraging and overall fun to work with. Highly recommend her for anyone interested in getting started with or wanting to become a better actor!"
Lauren Morley
