HOLLYWOOD—After appearing on the big screen for my worldwide debut in Henry Jaglom’s “Queen of the Lot” a few weeks ago, I was asked by many in the business about how they can learn the craft of acting and or songwriting professionally. Despite what many believe, you can actually make a living at the art we all love. However, barring a mogul financing your project, you must learn every part of your craft—whatever it is—and then work very hard at it.

Tommy Lightfoot Garrett

Next month two of entertainment’s most respected icons in the entertainment industry will be teaching acting and songwriting. Gary Imhoff, the award-winning veteran actor, singer and director has been teaching and coaching actors for more than 23 years. With over 38 years as a professional artist himself, he has developed a supportive, creative and artist-friendly environment where artists flourish.

If you study at the Professional Artists Workshop or the Musical Artists Workshop you will understand the uniqueness of your own talent so clearly that you will bring to any audition, role or project choices that set you apart.

In addition to Gary’s program, classes will also be held by Amanda Righetti, who starred in “The Mentalist,” “Friday The 13^th” and “The O.C”; Ben Koldyke, who starred in “24,” “Big Love” and “How I Met Your Mother”; Kelly Meyersfield, who starred in “College: The Musical” and “Schoolhouse Rock Live Too!”; one of entertainment’s most distinguished choreographer Tony Testa, who has worked with Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and was the assistant choreographer for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”; and Charlie Capen, who starred in “American Dreams” and “Greek, 3 Things.”

To join this distinguished group for a one-month only savings or offer as a gift to someone in the business, contact Gary by e-mail at gary@garyimhoff.net or call 626-808-0210. Classes start on January 8.

Tommy, Frederick, Jaglom and Vignone

Harriet Schock is a renowned songwriter, teacher of song writing, as well as a consultant to songwriters all over the world. She teaches a step-by-step method that enables songwriters to become remarkable at writing songs that touch people emotionally. She doesn’t simply coach a student through the writing of one song, she teaches a technique that students can use now and in the future to make every song the very best it can be. Every muscle used in songwriting is exercised.

Harriet also teaches online classes. Space is limited. Call Harriet at 323-934-5691 to reserve your place and to get directions.

Photographs are Courtesy: Tommy Lightfoot Garrett, Inbar Television Productions by Roy Hurst and Tommy, Tanna Frederick, Sabrina Jaglom and Ron Vignone by Rainbow Films