Today we’d like to introduce you to Braden Lynch.
Hi Braden, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Sure, I began my career in the arts through music, earning a degree from the University of Miami, but transitioned to acting in 2003 when I discovered that my deeper passion lay in storytelling and performance. Like many actors, I cycled through a handful of teachers (some kind, some charismatic), most of them having little to offer in terms of real, applicable technique that made sense for every scene and was something I could incorporate on my own. Eventually, I trained under a coach whose method was more substantial and I spent several years working closely with him as a teacher and collaborator. Over time, though, I began to see cracks, places where the technique was lacking, or unnecessarily complicated, or detached from real human psychology. So in 2017, I left to open my own studio. I wanted to create a clearer, more comprehensive approach to acting.
That’s how I started. Today, I can say that in my time as a coach since 2006, I’ve worked with hundreds of actors from newcomers to major stars, helping them connect more honestly to themselves, the material, and the work. I teach classes year-round, run a private studio, and have authored four acting books that reflect my full methodology. My work draws on real-life psychology, layered emotional access, and deep material analysis to give actors not just inspiration, but structure.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
For the most part, the road was remarkably smooth until early 2020. My reputation and (since 2017) my studio grew steadily through that time by word of mouth, and I developed a loyal, talented client base that kept me constantly engaged and inspired. Early 2020, of course, was COVID. Many coaches closed up shop during that time, but luckily, I was able to rapidly adapt while also helping clients navigate an uncertain and suddenly virtual audition landscape. Things were improving through 2021 and 2022, and then, just as we were regaining momentum, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes hit. That and the fact that many productions have moved out of Los Angeles for cost savings have really reduced the volume of in-town opportunities. These challenges have required me to evolve not just in how I teach, but in how I support and sustain a studio. Despite all that, I remain committed to serving serious actors and helping them grow, both in craft and career.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
The Braden Lynch Studio in Los Angeles offering private coaching (both in-person and over video chat), in-person classes, accent training, and professional self-tape services. I work with actors at every stage from beginners to seasoned pros and I specialize in real, emotionally grounded work that holds up under the pressure of performance.
What makes my studio different is not just the high level of technique, but the atmosphere: rigorous, honest, and deeply supportive. I value preparation, humility, integrity, and a willingness to grow. There’s no ego here, no teardown-to-build-up culture. Just smart, focused work and a community of actors who genuinely care about the craft and each other.
The community we’ve built is something I’m particularly proud of. In my classes, everyone ends up knowing everyone. Actors cheer each other on, challenge each other to be better, and form lasting, real friendships. You feel it the moment you walk in. It’s not competitive, it’s supportive. And that changes everything.
I’m also very passionate about doing the work safely. Accessing real emotion can be powerful, but it should never come at the cost of your mental health. Emotional triggering is a skill, not a trauma response. It’s something anyone can learn to do and I teach methods to help actors go deep without losing themselves in the process. The work should leave you better, not broken.
I’m also proud of some new offerings: a comprehensive technique book and three companion workbooks that support actors in their daily practice, emotional accessibility, and scene study.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
Oh gosh. Christmas morning? I suppose the most relevant favorite memory is of a particular teacher. Growing up, I felt keenly aware that more than a few teachers of my teachers didn’t seem to like teaching — or kids, for that matter. There were classrooms where it felt like the students were a nuisance, where the tone was cold or dismissive. That was the norm for a while, and you start to assume that’s just how it is. But then I got into chorus with Beverly Sutherland.
She actually liked us. She spent real time with us, joked with us, and taught in a way that made her subject — and life in general — feel vivid. She didn’t just want us to memorize things; she wanted us to understand, and grow, and connect. And that stayed with me. I still remember specific things she said, not because they were particularly profound, but because they were real and generous and human. And because she cared about us. She supported us.
That experience is a big part of how I run my studio now. I believe that coaching should come from care, that people grow best in spaces where they’re respected and challenged, not torn down or coddled. I think every actor deserves to feel seen and supported, especially in a profession that can be so isolating. Beverly modeled that kind of leadership for me and I’ve been trying to pass it forward ever since.
Pricing:
- Coaching – $150/hr
- Taping – $150/hr + $50 taping fee
- Class – $300 for 4 consecutive weeks
Contact Info:
- Website: https://BradenLynchStudio.com
- Instagram: @bradenlynchstudio
- Other: https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Braden+Lynch
