• Erin Cummings“I’ve been working with Chad for years now and never go to an audition without coaching with him first. His insight and direction always bring something new to my performance and his honesty is a refreshing change in an industry filled with smoke-blowers and ass-kissers. My agents are all fooled into thinking I’m a ‘prepared actor,’ but my secret weapon is really an hour coaching with Chad.”

    Erin Cummings

  • Michael Rodrick“Chad McCord is responsible for my bookings period. I’ve guest starred on Without a Trace, Bones, Cold Case, Close to home, and Charmed as the net result of Chad’s coaching. Chad’s coaching continues to send me straight to producer sessions with amazing confidence.”

    Michael Rodrick

  • Jonathan Bennett“I feel that going into an audition room without first working with Chad, is pretty ridiculous. After you coach with him, you know who the character is, where he lives, and what your job is in the room to get the role.”

    Jonathan Bennett

  • Hollie Stenson“Chad is the ultimate acting coach. I see him for private lessons whenever I know I have a huge audition coming up because I know working with him will seal the deal for booking the job. He’s thorough, he’s funny, he’s smart and he knows the business and the art better than anyone I know! ”

    Hollie Stenson

  • Maria Tornberg“Chad is my acting guru! He knows how to break down any script, from sitcom to drama, and within minutes he has an understanding of what the material calls for. The most important feedback from a casting directors is “be well prepared, make great choices, be professional” and after working with Chad, that’s what you’ll get!”

    Maria Tornberg

  • Katherine Bailess“Chad knows how to breakdown sides better than the writers themselves! I feel prepared, confident and ready to book every time I step out of Chad’s Studio.”

    Katherine Bailess

  • Christina Ochoa“Chad is a comedic genius! No one can do what he does with a page of comedy. He simplifies our job as an actor by teaching us the tools to figure things out on our own in the future. He combines the best of both sides of the business: skill and expertise when teaching the craft with brilliant insight as to what this town is all about.”

    Christina Ochoa

  • Jaret Martino“The bulk of my training and experience as an Actor has been in the NY market. Coaching with Chad has been crucial to learning the LA market and the difference in genres. Chad is a brilliant Actor, Writer and Director so through his guidance you receive an edge that really separates you in the Casting Room and throughout the process.”

    Jaret Martino

  • Adriano Aragon“Chad takes the mystery out of getting to understand the script and performing it as the writer intended. With focused hard work, consistency and direction from Chad, I have had an incredible conversion rate of auditions to jobs.”

    Adriano Aragon

  • Molly Haldeman“I’ve been studying with Chad for over 5 years now and I recommend him to everyone. If you get an audition, you call Chad! You coach at 10:30 at night or 6:30 in the morning if you have to…make the time. It will make the difference between a good audition and a GREAT one. You want the best kept secret in Hollywood? He’s it.”

    Molly Haldeman

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Acting Coach / Director Chad McCord’s studio is located in the thriving entertainment district of Paramount Studios, Hollywood and Hancock Park. Chad works exclusively with current film, television and pilot material and all of his classes are On-Camera. His classes and coaching style focus on text analysis, organic preparation and audition technique.