Testimonials
What actors have to say…
Brooke Lee
The nurturing support and guidance I receive from Joel and Kylie at CA make me feel like I’m truly part of a creative family.
In my most recent screen test (which I booked!), Joel helped me break down the scene and identify beats and moments I had missed, elevating my performance. Not only did I secure the role, but I was also told that my tape was a perfect match for the character.
I’m incredibly grateful to Joel and Kylie for their unwavering support and for always celebrating my wins with me. Their expertise and encouragement have been instrumental in my growth as an actor.
Theo Haitana
I cannot recommend creating artists enough.
Kylie and Joel have created a community dedicated to helping actors thrive and support one another in the industry. Their extensive knowledge shines through every class empowering their actors to grow and succeed.
They have completely revolutionised my approach to acting. Their emphasis on finding joy in the journey, rather than the results has transformed how I view success as an actor.
From my first class with them to my latest, I have found myself constantly learning, always taking away something new, leading me into feeling fulfilled and inspired.
They are both incredible coaches and actors but also wonderful people. I am incredibly grateful to have them as mentors.
Bree Paige
The camaraderie and mutual respect within the community Joel and Kylie have built is truly remarkable.
It’s a community where everyone is dedicated to each other’s success.
Their efforts have made CA a place where creativity thrives, and where I and others, as actors, can explore our potential to the fullest.
Joel and Kylie have truly transformed my experience and development as an actor and I’ll never stop learning from them and for that, I am profoundly grateful.
George Carter
Enrolling in Creating Artists has been one of the best decisions I have made.
The warm and inclusive atmosphere, coupled with Kylie and Joel’s dedication to evidence-based training and the other wonderful actors makes each class an enriching experience.
I particularly enjoy the mindset training Kylie incorporates into each session, which has helped me to develop as an actor. I am deeply grateful for Kylie’s unwavering support and individualised feedback.
Creating Artists is more than just a class; it’s a nurturing space where evidence-based performance and preparation tools are generously shared.
Both Kylie and Joel are not just exceptional actors and coaches, but incredible individuals whose support I truly appreciate and value.
Joining Creating Artists has been a rewarding journey, thanks to the guidance and inspiration they consistently provide.
Erianthe Akaata
Kylie and Joel are impeccable acting coaches. They have helped Eri many times over the years with audition preparation, self-tapes, and subsequent callbacks.
Kylie and Joel are able to explain the script and scene in a way that Eri can understand and feel part of the moment, no matter how funny, dark, or sad the scene may be.
They always find the perfect emotion and nail it every time.
They both played a huge part in Eri securing a speaking role in NBC’s Young Rock, for which she had three live auditions.
Of course, I’d highly recommend them both to everyone! Thank you!
Bálint Józsa
Being part of Creating Artists has been the perfect balance of support and challenge to grow as an actor. It’s a game changer!
I have always been a geek towards peak performance concepts and techniques. The classes at CA are based on cutting edge research that is not found anywhere else.
Recently, I went to an auditon and using the performance tools I learnt in class, I was able to ace a cold script with 10 minutes of preparation.
There are so many philosophies, schools of thought and opinions out there on what makes a good actor. What I absolutely love about CA is that the content is truly focused on the things that make the biggest difference in your performance.
I am so grateful for Joel, Kylie and Michaela that they make the classes fun, applicable and personalised so you can skyrocket your acting career and grow as a person.
Brittany Grey
Learning from Joel and Kylie has completely transformed my approach to acting. They teach practical techniques that allow actors to bring scenes to life in a real and captivating way.
Every week in class I am encouraged to let down my defences and act from a place of honesty and truth while implementing these game changing techniques. With Joel and Kylie’s coaching I have fallen in love with acting all over again!
The best part is, I not only get to learn from these incredible, highly experienced teachers, I also get to explore and create with the encouragement of an amazing group of fellow artists. I can’t recommend Creating Artists enough!
Zel Posey
Art is the expression and application of one’s creative skill. As actors, we are artists in a visual medium. We dissect, examine and grow to appreciate our inner psyche to become vulnerable so we can then place the hidden parts of ourselves on display for the world to see. There is no sweeter freedom than being able to express one’s self unapologetically and truthfully. All roads lead to the truth, and to be true is to be you. For us actors, Joel Pierce and Kylie Loveday created a GPS to help us reach our destination.
Creating Artists is a school of duality, a sweet blend of logic and practicality with emotion and creativity. Every lesson taught is backed by both science and experience, our two greatest teachers. Joel and Kylie have taken the acting art form and broken it down systematically to teach others. No class is like the last or the next, every lesson taught has a real message being given in the present, truly a gift. In addition to their teachings, the direction, understanding, and encouragement that I received at Creating Artists instilled confidence in me to pursue my career as an actor. “You are enough”, three simple words that could heal an entire world’s population, one short phrase that everyone should know, so thank you Creating Artists for always reminding me of that.
Anna Patch
Creating artists has been such a blessing. Joel’s and Kylie’s teachings have changed how I approach my craft, my acting & life.
I love the mix of life and manifestation into the craft of acting. The techniques make sense and I love incorporating them. I now approach a character from a note grounded and soulful state.
I also love how they focus on the business and networking side of things. Thank you Joel and Kylie, you’ve truly changed how I look at, and approach my acting.
Julia Burrell
Creating artists has been such a blessing. Joel’s and Kylie’s teachings have changed how I approach my craft, my acting & life.
I love the mix of life and manifestation into the craft of acting. The techniques make sense and I love incorporating them. I now approach a character from a note grounded and soulful state.
I also love how they focus on the business and networking side of things. Thank you Joel and Kylie, you’ve truly changed how I look at, and approach my acting.
Carla Haynes
I am so incredibly grateful to have found Creating Artists.
They teach acting techniques that are actually backed by research (by their very own Kylie Loveday, PhD), which is what initially interested me. Joel is an extremely wise and insightful teacher, who gently and thoughtfully guides you towards becoming the best actor you can be. He is honestly so good at what he does that it’s mind-blowing. Joel is a working actor as well as a teacher, so he’s a fountain of knowledge with years of experience in the industry.
I love his classes, because not only am I becoming a better actor, but I actually feel like I now truly belong to the wider acting community. That’s due to the welcoming and encouraging nature of the classes, but also the calibre of artists that these classes attract. I have met so many interesting and talented people there, which is really inspiring and motivating.
It feels really special to belong to the Creating Artists community. I can’t recommend Creating Artists enough.
Noff Baras
It’s been such a privilege to be able to learn from Joel and Kylie. The peak performance concepts have completely shifted my approach and my attitude towards my craft and I’ve found such inspiring moments of truth in the work.
Through these classes, I’ve been able to really step out of my own way and find the life of the character, find connection and find freedom and belief in my choices. Creating Artists is not only a supporting learning environment but an amazing community of creatives!
The feedback from Joel as well as my classmates has been really helpful and encouraging
I’m glad I stuck with it, I think it’s made me a better performer, scene partner and actor.
Michaela Shuttleworth
I’m just going to start off by saying that even with everything I write here, it still won’t do Joel and Kylie enough justice. Creating Artists have impacted my acting and the acting world forever. Not only have they created concepts that truly embrace the truth behind acting, but they embrace everyone else’s truth as well. From the very first workshop I did with them I knew I’d sealed my (and their) fate - they were stuck with me. I’ve been apart of CA for ten months now and they have taken my acting to a level I never thought possible. Not only have they made me realise so much about who I am as an a actor, but as a person too.
“It’s simple, be honest and connect.”
The absolute fear that comes with being truly vulnerable is an on going battle with everyone - especially actors. Joel and Kylie show you so much more than just acting techniques; they help you overcome your defence mechanisms, find your truth, and show you how to just play in the moment.
“There’s no such thing as perfection. Perfect is boring.”
These two have become pillars in my life and I could never be thankful enough for everything they’ve taught me. The community that they’ve built is everything that acting should be about and I’m so happy to be apart of their family.
“You are always enough.”
Now, would I recommend them? I think Creating Artists will forever be the best choice for you and your acting career.
Triona Calimbayan-Giles
The results Joel is able to get out of his students is honestly mesmerising. With all his experience and wealth of knowledge, Joel has crafted simple, yet efficient techniques, that his students are then able to take away and implement. I’ve understood concepts in “theory”, but I’ve never actually been able to accomplish them on screen, until Joel’s classes.
I think it takes a rare and humble person to give so much to their students, and to encourage each individual’s unique soul to shine. I’m very grateful for these classes and cannot wait to continue discovering, playing and trusting, with Creating Artists.
Ashleigh Rainer
The 12 Concepts Crash Course with Creating Artists has most certainly had a transformative, positive impact on myself as a person and my capabilities as an actor.
What makes this course so unique is how the concepts are made up of theoretical knowledge and actual psychological research. Having studied psychology myself, I found that there were many useful links between it and acting; what we go through as ourselves as actors… and the art of portraying a ‘true’ human experience. Joel and Kylie do push to you to discover and unleash your capabilities, but in the most trusting and supportive of environments. I found the concepts to be more relevant than anything I have learnt in the past as they consider both schools of teaching. The adaptability of the concepts also mean that as an actor, I can continue to apply them and mould them to suit my needs moving forward in my career.
Honestly, it doesn’t matter where you are in your acting journey, from beginners to pro’s, I cannot recommend Creating Artist’s ’12 Concepts Course’ enough. I’ll be back for more!
Korey Williams
Joel is like a treasure hunter. He has this uncanny ability to take a scene, a script, and find gold nuggets, gems, and treasures all through it. I don’t know how he does it. He has been the biggest catalyst to my improvement as an actor. I’m getting more auditions, starting to get more credits, and I put that down to Joel.
Jace Fleming
My life and career has changed dramatically since working with Joel Pierce. His Concept Course taught me things that nobody out there does, and he teaches it in such a way that it really sinks in. Joel’s ability to see things in a script and bring it to life is unbelievable. The biggest thing the Concept Course brought me was a gigantic perspective shift, in all aspects of the word. He changed the way I look at a script, at the industry and networking, and at myself as an actor. It’s much more than just a class on how to act, it’s about fuelling and developing that need inside you to be an artist. I would recommend any actor to go and do Joel’s Concept Course, it’s the single best thing I’ve done for myself and my career.
Charlotte Hoffman
Joel Pierce's Concepts helps create tangible and definitive choices for what is usually a very unique and organic creative process. I believe these are concepts that can work alongside a performer of any school, technique, or practice. I found these concepts helped me understand my characters motives and obstacles in a way that was unique to my 'spice' and made each character more complex and yet refined. It also helped me find a renewed excitement for the acting process and changed my approach to how I analyse a script.
Jazz Zedekhai
PRAISE for CREATING ARTISTS
Joel Pierce, with Dr. Kylie Loveday’s ‘peak performance’ techniques, has completely transformed my approach to acting.
Joel’s teaching is clean and clear; get out of your head and listen to your body. The last few years on this journey to becoming a working actor, nothing has progressed my skills faster than these classes. There are tangible results.
In weekly classes you practise the execution of scenes that are grounded in truth, come from the heart, and are beautifully imperfect. You learn the technicalities of camera work along the way, and the crucial details needed to secure self-tape auditions sent by agents.
I’ve quit entertaining thoughts of “I’m not good enough to be an actor”. I have learnt to embrace the traits that are mine, that make me uniquely bankable.
Above everything else, I’ve found my love for acting again. The genuine support of fellow actors in this space, created by Joel and Kylie, is humbling. Everyone is rooting for each other.
Davis Dingle
Joel’s coaching, to put it simply, is the best coaching on the market. Founded on the principles of Kylie's PhD research (peak screen performance), together they hold the absolute Holy Grail of screen acting, and nothing has ever impacted me or my career more than what I have learned with Creating Artists.
His approach is simple and clear, and the results he pulls from his students of all skill levels is a marvel to observe. The support he and Kylie provide extend well past the confines of the weekly class, and they care deeply and truly about the success of every student they teach.
You must work with Creating Artists.
Jess Cremin
I can’t say enough about Creating Artists.
Kylie, Joel and Michaela are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, striving for each and every one of their students to succeed in the industry. They not only teach with expertise but also encourage us to explore and push our boundaries. They create a safe and comfortable space where I feel free to experiment and grow as an actor.
Thanks to Creating Artists, I’ve not only honed my skills but also discovered new depths to my craft and would recommend these classes to any actor at any level.
Elise Randall
It has been a privilege learning and growing from such a knowledgeable and inspirational lady. Through the mentoring and guidance of Dr Kylie Loveday, improvement in all areas of acting is a guarantee. You will have support both in the creative and real world in order to achieve your best results. Dr Loveday’s passion for acting and educating makes her an elite coach within the industry.
Lily Whiteley
Being new to this industry and not knowing what to expect, my daughter was a little unsure and shy when first coming to Kylie and Joel.
Instantly they made her feel welcome and relaxed. They are both so incredibly warm and encouraging.
The confidence and amount of knowledge she gained in such a short time is a huge testament to Kylie and Joel’s training.
Not only did she learn so much, she thoroughly enjoyed herself- I could not believe the difference with my daughter when she first walked in, to when she left.
We are so very grateful to have found Kylie and Joel. I could not recommend them more highly!
Rory Percival
Dr Kylie Loveday is an extraordinary coach! Kylie’s experience and expertise is unlike any other as she covers techniques for both TVC and Film/TV work. Kylie’s techniques and attitudes towards the craft is something the should be taught more in acting! I highly recommend anyone to attend classes at Creating Artists who is looking to explore more of their own talent and knowledge of the industry.
Carly Rees
Kylie and Joel provide a professional and creative environment that reinforces the discovery of finding the truth within the characters we explore, thus within myself. They have an excellent way of guiding me to recognise my strengths, while supporting my weakness as an actor, not only with the craft but also my relationship with the industry. I look forward to their Challenge Nights. A great space to explore different scenes, be challenged, be inspired and to be amongst like minded creatives.
Tuscany Henry
I love working with Kylie and Joel! I have improved so much with their guidance, patience and support. Kylie is so kind and encouraging and Joel is a master in helping me find moments in a script. They have helped me to not over act and to relax into characters. We laugh at my bloopers. Every time I see them I walk away better and with more knowledge. And an added bonus is I get to see Mellow!!
Julia Makowska
From Anna, Julia’s mum:
Thank you so much to Kylie and the team at Creating Artists for your ongoing support in Julia's growth in acting. Julia's experience to date has been nothing short of positive and inspiring. The learning that takes place in each session, self tape recording and workshop has been incredible. Kylie's warm approach and instant feedback helps Julia feel so comfortable, confident and she leaves each class feeling encouraged and motivated. Thanks again for creating such a positive environment.
Luke Corrin Care
Joel and Kylie empower actors by delivering tools and concepts that are applicable to each and every scene you’ll work on in your career, with an approach that encourages ownership of your work and individual process.
The Challenge Nights are an opportunity to see the different possibilities that every scene holds. Watching each actor explore the scene in a way that ignites their personal and unique response to the material is always inspiring – the specific focuses of each night are extra fuel to bring life to your choices, and excitement in playing them, while discovering steps to a free and healthy performance mindset. Working with Joel and Kylie has provided me with a clearer understanding of how to deliver my best performance consistently.
Brooke Chamberlain
I completed the Concept Course with Joel and absolutely loved it. I learnt a lot about investigating moments and the importance of covering emotions. Some of the concepts Joel taught me I’ve also been learning about in my Meisner program in LA which is awesome as I feel that Joel has really created his own structure from a mix of amazing teachings around the world and compiled the most important things to learn in one course. He’s a great coach and even though I now live in LA, I love that I can always count on him for notes on auditions. Joel gives the best and most honest feedback. I can’t recommend him enough - Thank you Joel!
Bernard Laverty
The Creating Artists program comes with my highest recommendation. I started my journey back in 2017 under the tutelage of Joel Pierce and Kylie Loveday. Over the course of the program I was introduced to the core concepts that supported my growth as an Actor. I was inspired, challenged, and nurtured every step of the way. More importantly, I was able to go at my own pace. To be honest, it wasn’t easy, but it transformed my approach and understanding towards the acting process. This has now ultimately upgraded my thinking in order to improve my skill set. With a shift in focus from ‘outcome’ to a love of the ‘process’ I found myself being shortlisted for TVCs, booking lead roles in short films, and submitting self tapes for US pilots. I am incredibly grateful for the Creating Artists program and wouldn’t be the Actor I am today without it.
Piera Forde
The moment Kylie and Joel announced they were teaching, I thought all my dreams had come true. After having seen their work and having the honour of working with them, there is no-one else I’d rather learn from than these two incredibly dedicated, hard working and brilliant performers. Working with Kylie and Joel has really helped me develop my confidence in my craft and taken my work to the next level and whilst there is always more to learn, I couldn’t ask for better teachers to take this journey with. Between Joel’s gifts for script analysis and understanding of character to Kylie’s comprehension of peak performance and the psychological elements required for this line of work both as an actor and whilst performing, the pair have truly created a wonderful learning environment that I am proud to be a part of.
Sabrina Robertson
Dear Joel & Kylie,
I wanted to thank you two for beginning my acting journey with me, you two practically are like a second set of parents to me. Thank you for helping me grow into the confident & professional performer that I am today.
Thank you for giving me a safe space to let my walls down & to grow as a performer mentally & emotionally. I have learnt to live & not act, & with that and learning how to make quality self tapes, I have finally landed one of my dream jobs. I wish I could take you with me, thank you for all of my last minute requests & believing in me.
Jade Prechelt
Joel and Kylie have created a creative space that is so unique and special. Not only do you feel safe and supported as an actor but also as a human being. Joel’s acting and industry advice and Kylie’s knowledge of psychology and life tips combine to make you feel like you really are getting a complete class package that just doesn’t exist anywhere else. I always come away from a challenge night feeling inspired and excited. There really is something so freeing about having a place to properly let go and play with your craft, knowing your unique creative process will be respected but at the same time, be pushed to achieve a higher peak state of performance that takes each scene further than you thought you could go.
Melanie Hayward
I feel like I’ve been let in on a secret.
For years I was looking for an advanced acting class to be challenged in and grow in, and I found that in Creating Artists. Joel has an innate ability to pinpoint the areas for improvement and draw out a more authentic performance. Using a science-based approach, courtesy of Kylie’s many years of research, their teachings resonate on the deepest of levels. Kylie and Joel, with Michaela, have created an exceptional school of acting that nurtures talent at all levels. I’m so very grateful to have found them and to be part of this wonderful community.
Ariana Deeley
Joel is a wonderful acting coach whose passion for helping others develop their craft really shows in his work. I recently completed ‘The 12 Concepts’ course with Joel and can honestly say it’s the most useful acting course I’ve ever done. Not only did it take my performance ability to another level, it took the confusion out of approaching a script and really gave me the knowledge and ability to create realistic, dynamic characters and bring a scene to life. Thanks to Joel I’m finally confident in where I’m at, and am confident that I have a solid base to work upon. I highly recommend Joel to anyone wishing to further their performance skills - my only regret is not finding him sooner!
Kahmal Sealey
This course single-handily saved my Netflix audition. Before anything else, let me just start by saying that if you have any regrets; unequivocally get rid of them because this is one of the best investments you’ll ever make to help you in your acting career. Without giving anything away, you’ll hear things within this course that you won’t have heard/been taught anywhere else. From authenticity to dynamic movement, character psychology to how to correctly ‘manipulate’ your environment – this course literally leaves no stone under covered. As I said, what I learnt throughout the courses allowed me to literally create a world for my audition and even though it was the biggest audition of my life, I honestly have never felt more comfortable and in control of myself as an actor and as a person. On top of all of this, Joel is one of the most humble and down to earth person I’ve ever spoken. Beyond being readily available to answer any questions, he also has given me a wealth of free time to talk about the ‘psychology of success’ outside acting and spoke about confidence and the small actions that will help me feel fulfilled on a day-to-day basis: you genuinely will feel part of a small family that wants to drive you forward and will celebrate your successes! Thank you Joel, you’ve truly taught me things I’ll remember for ever.