One-to-One Acting Coaching in London: Tailored Screen Training for Every Actor

At Instinctual Acting in Fitzrovia, we provide bespoke one-to-one coaching sessions designed to elevate your craft in front of the camera. Whether you’re preparing for an audition, building a reel, or honing a specific performance skill, our private coaching offers personalised, instinctual training with Michael Duvall.

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Why Choose Our One-to-One Acting Coaching in London?

Private coaching offers the focused attention and flexibility that group classes can't match. Our sessions are tailored to meet your goals, whether you're brand new to acting, looking to boost your confidence, or need professional preparation for a casting opportunity.

Key features include:

Flexible 1-hour sessions, Monday to Saturday
Pricing is typically discussed directly and may be negotiable based on your needs and availability
Taught by founder Michael Duvall and hand-selected coaches with screen credits
Personalised guidance for auditions, and role-specific coaching
Camera-based feedback—every session is filmed
Available as standalone support or to complement other programs
Held at our central London studio: The Audition House, W1T 5EQ

Our coaching isn’t just training, it’s mentorship tailored to your artistic journey.

What You’ll Gain from Our Private Acting Lessons

Tailored Feedback & Instinctual Development

Each session is custom-built around your needs. You’ll work on scene study, monologues, or camera techniques through the lens of instinctual acting, using memory, sound, imagery, and emotional triggers to deliver truthful, grounded performances.

On-Camera Confidence & Technical Skill

You’ll gain confidence and skill with camera framing, eye lines, blocking, continuity, and delivery. All training is filmed - a rare opportunity to watch your growth and perfect your reel.

Audition & Career Prep

We support you with:

Cold reads and audition simulations
Commercial, drama, and self-tape technique
Coaching for Spotlight registration (with references if appropriate)

Whether you need a confidence boost or performance polish, we’ve got your back.

Who Our One-to-One Coaching Is For

✔ Beginners seeking a personalised introduction to acting
✔ Drama school graduates refining their on-camera technique
✔ Professionals preparing for specific roles or castings
✔ Actors building or updating their Spotlight profile
✔ Anyone ready to explore their craft in a one-to-one environment

Weekly Coaching Format

Location: The Audition House, 129a Whitfield Street, London, W1T 5EQ
Times: Day and evening sessions (Mon–Fri), by appointment
Session Length: 60 minutes

Each session includes direction, camera work, playback, and performance feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Acting Coaching

Q: Can I book one session, or do I need to commit to a course?
We offer both. Many students choose the 52-week plan, but ad-hoc sessions are also available for short-term prep.

Q: Who leads the coaching sessions?
Founder Michael Duvall leads the one-to-one sessions.

Q: Are the sessions filmed?
Yes. Each session includes on-camera work with playback analysis to help build your screen presence and refine delivery.

Q: What types of coaching do you offer?
We cover everything from basic screen technique and self-taping to role-specific prep, and improvisation.

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Benefits of One-to-One Acting Lessons in London

Our private coaching provides:

✔ 100% focus on your personal development
✔ Deep technical insights into screen performance
✔ Immediate, actionable feedback from industry professionals
✔ Flexible scheduling that fits around your work or study commitments
✔ Support to unlock your instinctual responses and creativity

This is screen training as it should be; honest, creative, and focused on you.