Announcing our FIRST and ONLY public teleconference!!

Attention fabulous people! We at The Lyndon Technique are proud to announce our FIRST and ONLY teleconference on the business of acting. Entitled “Burning Questions About Booking & Business,” this call is all about YOU! It is a Q + A format where Amy Lyndon – the award-winning actress and booking coach – takes time to personally answers your business and booking questions!

CALL DETAILS:
Burning Questions About Booking & Business
November 6th
12:00 Noon, PST

We’ve NEVER done this before, and we don’t plan on doing it again. One of the features that will be available to our TLTaccess.com Members will be a monthly teleconference/training, but we want you to get a taste of it before calls like these become private benefits of paying TLTaccess subscribers. So this is it – our one and only!

Unfortunately, there’s a bit of a problem: We only have room for 96 participants.

Now, I’m a marketing guy, and one of the rules of marketing is to give specific numbers of exclusivity regardless of one’s capabilities because exclusivity sells. Makes sense, right? Well, 96 isn’t an arbitrary number – the teleconference system we are using limits the participants to exactly 96, so you MUST sign up to receive the login info. This email is being distributed to over 7500 subscribers to the TLT newsletter, Facebook fans, industry contacts, etc, so these spots will disappear instantaneously.

Here’s how you sign up for the call-in details:
1)    Email LyndonMarkDir@gmail.com with the subject: Nov 6 - SIGN ME UP!
2)    You MUST input the subject line EXACTLY as written above for it to be considered a valid request
3)    You will receive an email with further details

WHEN WE EXCEED the 96 participant limit, all further sign-ups will be sent an email with details on how they will be able to receive a downloadable recording of the call. Only those who have signed-up through the method outlined above will be given access to the MP3 recording of this momentous call.

I entreat you, do NOT wait on signing up for this. This will fill up quickly. If you wait, it will be at capacity, but you must still sign-up in order to get access to the recording, so open up your email program NOW and sign up!!

REMEMBER: Only those who have signed up to receive the call details will have the chance to participate, and only those who sign up will be able to get the MP3 recording after we’ve reached capacity. The recording will NOT be made public.

I look forward to hearing the fastest few of you on the call! ;-)



Justin Giddings
Marketing Director
The Lyndon Technique
www.TheLyndonTechnique.com

ARTICLE - Brilliance Is In The Specifics

BRILLIANCE IS IN THE SPECIFICS

By Amy Lyndon

Just so you to understand when I talk about brilliance, here's the definition of brilliance: striking, distinctive, glittering and bright. If you want to get into the one percent, you need to be distinctive, striking and bright every time! The reason I have you guys go over each line is because I want you to be extremely detail specific because the brilliance is in the specifics. How does your character speak? Are you adhering to the punctuation? If you throw it out, then you're not sounding exactly as the writer intended the character to sound. How are you going to pop and glitter with excitement if you're running lines and wrapping them around each other over and over again? We will see the character if you pop those transitions and punctuate how the character speaks. That's why I want you guys to write notes on every single one of your lines. What are you saying? What are you REALLY saying? The more you get into the habit of doing great homework, the more you'll get specific and have incredible booking results.

 

Most actors don't know what the homework is. They run their scenes and lines to death and then they think they're ready. Take the time and marinate on what you are really saying according to how you heard what the other person said to you. Stretch yourself and take it one step further. Break down each syllable, break down each line and break down each thought as a separate thought. Casual reality is just that, casual reality. Not really interesting for a competition. Every time that there's a comma there's a new thought. Every time that there's a period there's a new thought. Always ask why. Why is there an exclamation point?  Why is there a question mark? Why is there a dot dot dot? Punctuation is always a clue to how your character feels. Give yourself up to the writers. You've got to keep asking yourself questions.  And the more questions you ask yourself and the more answers you have the more specific you are and the more brilliant your performance is going to be. It's okay to be brilliant!

The brilliance is also in the letting go. It's easier to do when you know what you are doing. If you read and circle the actions, then you will know what you are doing. If you know what you are doing, so will everyone else watching you. Also understand exactly what's going on in the specifics of the relationship and in the specifics of EXACTLY how you speak to that person based on who they are. Trust me, someone will come in and they'll make the line sound just as good as you will, but in order to get into the one percent, how much further can you understand that line? How much further can you make it your own by understanding the relationship and how do you truly feel about that person in reaction to exactly what you just heard? 

How are you ever going to pop in the room if everything you see, hear or feel is just casual reality to sound good? Seriously, what is the real truth? The character's truth? There are a lot of really great actors out there, but not a lot of brilliant ones. The only thing that will separate you out is in the specifics. 

Seriously, my forte is being a booking coach and this is just a tidbit of solid proven advice to help you get into that 1% Booking Ratio. What you do once you're on set is up to you because frankly, at that point, my work is done. Just remember to use my name when you get your award!

xoxo
 

Amy Lyndon
http://www.imdb.me/amylyndon
http://thelyndontechnique.com
818.760.8501

Testimonial about the new Audio Lecture

Testimonial for the new Audio Lecture http://www.thelyndontechnique.com/lecture.html:

Hi Amy,
I enjoyed listening to the lecture "How To Put Together Your Acting
Package" and hearing you break down each topic. It gave me a lot of
...good ideas to think about, especially the Interview, Resume, and
Negotiating topics. I absolutely love your brutally honest approach,
and I jotted down many 'pearls of wisdom' from this lecture. Many
thanks!
Robert Glen D.

BRAND NEW PREMIERE AUDIO LECTURE

Amy Lyndon's MOST EXTENSIVE LECTURE TO DATE!!!
"How To Put Together Your Acting Package!"
The INSIDE Scoop!

With over 13 Points of reference, this lecture stands at 1 HOUR 46 MINUTES in length! Full of important information. This is not a lecture to miss.

1. Interview Skills
2. What Is My Essence/My Type
3. Writing Your Resume
4. Pictures
5. Demo Reels
6. Agents And Managers
7. Internet Movie Database
8. Negotiating
9. Casting Director Workshops
10. Postcards – Marketing
11. Submission Sites
12. Inside Scoop On Auditions
13. Q & A's

DOWNLOAD:
http://www.TheLyndonTechnique.com/lecture.html

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT TLT!!

Dear TLT Bloggers, It's Justin Giddings here, the Marketing Director, and I have VERY exciting news to share with you - and you're the first to get any details about it! We at The Lyndon Technique. are launching a brand new, subscription-based service that's been developed to give you instant access to The Lyndon Technique team!! Can't afford consultations or coaching? Well, then how are you going to get the information you need to take your career to the next level? with TLTaccess.com you will have access to tons of articles, audio recordings, videos of coaching, the chance to win coaching of your own each month, interviews with industry professionals, and even a rolodex of resources recommended by Amy. You can get discounts on other services offered by Amy, and priority placement for coaching and classes. Plus, you can access this WHENEVER you want and WHEREVER you are! New York, Europe, Kansas - doesn't matter, you get access to the information that, up until now, only Amy's private clients receive. There are 3 levels available, and more information will follow about the specifics. But whether you want to be a Co-Star, Guest Star, or Series Regular, there will be a place for you at TLTaccess.com. We will send one more pre-launch email and give you a lot more details. Until then, be sure to share this email with your friends so they don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind service! Justin Giddings Marketing Director www.TheLyndonTechnique.com

BRAND NEW PREMIERE AUDIO!!

Amy Lyndon's MOST EXTENSIVE LECTURE TO DATE!!!
"How To Put Together Your Acting Package!"
The INSIDE Scoop!

With over 13 Points of reference, this lecture stands at 1 HOUR 46 MINUTES in length! Full of important information. This is not a lecture to miss.

1. Interview Skills
2. What Is My Essence/My Type
3. Writing Your Resume
4. Pictures
5. Demo Reels
6. Agents And Managers
7. Internet Movie Database
8. Negotiating
9. Casting Director Workshops
10. Postcards – Marketing
11. Submission Sites  
12. Inside Scoop On Auditions   
13. Q & A's

DOWNLOAD:
http://www.coldreadingclasses.com/lecture.html

OCTOBER 2010 NEWSLETTER - Are You Ready?

Dear Talented Subscribers,

A young talent dropped into class the other night with extreme panic in his eyes. He said, "I have an audition for a really big movie, can you help me?!" Well, my first response was, "This is exactly what happens when you're not in class. Opportunities come out of no where." Seriously guys, I must get at the very least 3 phone calls a week from panic stricken actors freaking out about a huge audition. Not being ready when an opportunity arises is the worst thing that can happen to a talent.  Do you really think that a CD or Producer won't know that you're weak? Don't you realize that this is a competition? You are up against actors who have been working out and who are at the top of their game. That excuse,  "I never go out. Why should I spend the time or money?" Well, that's stinkin' thinkin' folks. Do you mean to tell me that your rep is the only way for you to obtain an opportunity? What about, you're an actor, be ready for where ever an opportunity comes. Just because you know how to act doesn't mean you know how to book. The way you book a job is NEVER how you shoot the job.

Don't practice your auditions at an audition. It needs to feel like you're ready to shoot the damn thing. All you need is one really great ground breaking job for the industry to take notice. It is not going to happen on your schedule. Start reading how the stars got their break. It's usually when they're packed up and heading back home.  I am positive that if they were to do it all over again they would tell you that they let too many opportunities pass them by and would have made it sooner if they were just ready. 

Cheers,

Amy Lyndon

The Lyndon Technique

818.760.8501

http://thelyndontechnique.com

SEPTEMBER BOOKINGS!

21 students proving that www.TheLyndonTechnique.com works!! Congratulations!

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Molly Livingston Booked a Supporting Role in Kevin Smith's Feature Film RED STATE!

Jason Kelley Booked a Top of the Show Guest Star in THE GOOD GUYS!

Jennifer Saygan Booked Co-Star Roles in MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE and GREY'S ANATOMY and a National BANK OF AMERICA Commercial!

Landall Goolsby Booked a Co-Star in LIE TO ME!

Amelia Rose Booked a Co-Star in CRIMINAL MINDS!

Kimberly Dollar Booked a Promo for THE EVENT!

Michelle Rose Booked a Co-Star in PARENTHOOD!

Lou Gonzalez Booked a Series Lead in the Web Series I HATE YOU SO MUCH!

Noel Baker Booked a Series Regular in the Web Series FRUIT!

Debbie Kagy Booked a Supporting Role in the Feature Film 365 DAYS!

Kristen Alaniz Booked a Lead in the Feature Film VENGEANCE OF THE BLACK CLAWS!

Brandon Killham Booked a National KFC Commercial!

Enrique Rodriguez Booked a National CARL'S JR. Commercial!

Clinton Huff Booked a National CHEETOS Commercial!

Alexis Matthews Booked a DISNEYLAND Commercial!

Hubert Berg Booked a National TACO BELL Commercial!

Dan Wiley Booked a Guest Star in the Web Series WORKSHOP and a Supporting Role in the Film FREE COUNTRY!

Mike Pfaff Booked a Starring Role in the Film SCALIO'S BIG TIP!

Michael Beardsley Booked a FOX RENT-A-CAR Commercial, a Lead in the film SLINGING KRACKEN and a KEEP IT CLEAN Commercial!

Lauri Janover Booked a Supporting Role in the Webisode Pilot FUNNY MOMENTS for Disney, a Lead in the Pilot MOTHER KNOWS BEST and a National BANK OF AMERICA Commercial!

Maria Fagan Booked a Supporting Role in the Film BULLDOZER