I learned about the Chubbuck technique when I was living in South Korea. I attended two of Ivana Chubbuck's workshops, one in Japan and one in the Philippines. I absolutely fell in love with the technique. However, when I came to Orlando Florida, I started training at a studio that did not teach Chubbuck. And although their technique was very efficient, I wanted something that delved a little bit deeper into your emotions and your psyche. So, I contacted the Chubbuck studio in LA asking if there was anyone in Florida that taught the Chubbuck technique. And that's when I met Violet Tcherkin. I love Violet to death, but she and I disagree on things all the time but her willingness to let me speak freely in her classes through my training it's probably one of the things that I enjoy the most. Violet is the type of coach that doesn't want her students to be lapdogs. She wants us to speak up and to tell her how we feel. That is not always the case when it comes to an acting coach. Every time I come to class, I find new vulnerabilities within myself. That's what I had fell in love with overseas with the Chubbuck technique and what I'm learning to love more. Violet doesn't pull punches with us as students, let me rephrase, she doesn't pull punches now. When we first started out, she had a little bit of kid gloves. But now that she's gotten to know us, she's able to look at us and just be blunt about what she thinks is most effective when it comes to making us better actors. There are days I don't want to be in class. There are days when I think she's crazy. There are days when I literally want to turn off the computer and just walk away but to me it wouldn't be acting if you didn't have all of those emotions. Violet is great at teaching this technique, she's found a way to teach it with her own flair. And she's a damn good coach because of it!

My experience with Tcherkin studios has been nothing short of amazing! Violet made learning the Chubbuck technique a breeze. Taking her Intro to Chubbuck Technique class has really not only made me a strong, confident actor, but person as well! The Chubbuck technique has genuinely helped me communicate and understand my feelings better. This technique's foundation is authenticity and during my session with Violet I was able to grow as a human being and truly realize that goals are honestly what propels human beings. This experience has truly changed my life, and I am excited for what's to come in the future as I take more sessions! Violet YOU are amazing!

My experiences with Violet Tcherkin and her Studio: “I wanna tell you that it‘s a big pleasure for me to work with Violet!!”. I grow as a person and as an actor every month when we analyze and work with a new script, and even in every single class. Violet sees my weaknesses and chooses all future scenes on the basis of that, in order for me to work on myself and keep up constant empowerment. The Tcherkin Studio is a place of privacy as well, for it does not feel like a school but more like conversations with a family. In the Tcherkin Studio there are no exams or tests we have to pass, which allows training without pressure, and us actors to act and be free. It‘s a place of empowerment and growth.

Coming into this class was the best decision I have ever made. Less than an year and I already can feel a progress. I am able to be more and more opened and fearless in making choices than before. This technique helps me and impacts not only professionally but also personally. The people I met in this class are pure gold. I learn something new from each of them everytime, having so much fun. Working with Violet is a pleasure. Always full of energy and many ideas. She is not only our coach but a really good friend. I appreciate the fact that everything said in this class stays in this class and this gives me a feeling of privacy and freedom to open up and share even more. Every class is different than the previous one and we discover so much stuff together. I'd recommend this technique to everyone who wants to win not only at the stage but also in life.

My experience working with Coach Violet was a positive and great one. It was a safe space where I could openly express myself. Every week, she helped me analyze scripts, characters, and emotions on a deeper level. She helped me find common ground and connection with the characters, and taught me how to better apply my Chubbuck tools. She would also assign special homework personalized just for me. The purpose of this homework was to observe and make sure I kept practicing what we had done in class during the week. She is supportive, encouraging, talented, and a great coach. She helped me raise the confidence I needed to bring to all of my auditions. Thank you Coach Violet.