Clients:

"Last week's session was a godsend. You're a genius!"--Steve Shawley, Senior Vice President, Ingersoll Rand

"Thanks so much for the great work you have provided. I know how much our employees have gained through your coaching--the managers of these folks have greatly appreciated your contribution!"--Paul Kope, Manager of Organizational Development, United Defense

 "Cheryl was very knowledgeable, organized, disciplined and straightforward. I gained total freedom to express myself more, to channel my energy and not hold back. I looked forward to every class." --Karen Sorbo, Celebrity Auctioneer, Former Mrs. Minnesota, http://www.mspmag.com/features/features/38252.asp?action=print

"Practicing clinical anesthesiology and teaching in the field require good communication skills. Studying spoken voice w/ Cheryl Moore Brinkley has given me excellent tools with which to enhance both my teaching and my patient support." --Rusty Ratliff, RN (Nurse Anesthetist)

"Only an hour with you and I already feel an improvement." --Pierre Tardif, V.P., Lavender Magazine

"What a thrill. I felt like I was making sound in a way I have never experienced before. WOW! You have greatly enriched my 2004 with your inspirational teaching." --Karla Melvin, Project Manager, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging

"I would not be here (on KARE-11 Today) without your playful, informative, supportive, and sometimes kick-in-the-butt assistance! Your timing for knowing when to use each mode is impeccable. What a wonderful teacher!"--Dr. Jan Hoistad, Big Picture Partnering

"It was an eye-opener. You were absolutely wonderful!" --Adonis A. Neblett, Attorney

"Your Accent Relaxation lessons are excellent and have been helping me tremendously in becoming a better speaker of Standard American English. I am thankful and fortunate to have a teacher like you. Because of your help, I now feel more confident."  --Ting James Kong, United Defense

"It has really started to click for me and when I recorded in the studio, even I thought it was good. Your teaching approach has really helped." --Kim Carlson, The Earth Smart Consumer

"I've used the techniques, and it's working!" --Lynne Vannelli, White Pine Financial

"Thanks for your help and enthusiasm! I feel ready for the upcoming interview and am eager to tell everyone about Wellspring." --Jeanna French, Wellspring Women

"I've greatly enjoyed the enthusiasm, encouragement &  expertise you've put into each of my lessons! I've learned a lot." --Melody Ng, Entomologist, University of Minnesota

"This went way beyond my expectations! I learned to love the camera, to act naturally, and to have fun!" --Kathy Kerber, R.N.

"Your wonderful camera class provided so many opportunities to grow and learn, not only as an actor, but as a whole person. Yeah!" --Patty Nieman, Actor/Singer

"Work has really picked up since working with you." --Bill Collins, Actor

""I gained knowledge, awareness, confidence, tools, ideas, freedom and skill improvement. Cheryl has warmth and sensitivity--an excellent teacher!" --Clem Birch, Actor

"An amazing (Voice) class. I loved it! This class is one of the most important I've ever taken because the implications are so far-reaching." --Kari Malek, Actor, 2008

“The fantastic audition class definitely helped alleviate nervousness and I am feeling much more at ease during auditions.”  Kirsten Gregerson, Actor, 2008

"Thank you so much for our fabulous session!  I left feeling energized and reaffirmed as an actor.
I'm looking forward, for once in my life, to this audition and not dreading it." -- Courtney McLean, Actor, 2008

"I got the acting internship! I can't thank you enough for your help in my preparation. I played and was free and connected, and it was good. :) "  --MaryLynne Mennicke, Actor, 2008

“Your (Voice) class was fabulous -- I have learned how to enhance my verbal communication skills which helps in all walks of life,” Laura Larson, Voice Actor, 2008

"It was a treat to work with you (on RP).  I had a wonderful time and went away with such improvement." 
--Marc Halsey, Actor, 2008

"...a great acting class. I entered thinking "Help!  What did I get myself into?", and by the end I was thinking "Hey, I can actually do this!" What a transformation! I couldn't be more satisfied."  --Ken Pronovici

"A wonderful (Voice) class. Every week is really quite amazing -- how much difference your suggestions make in our performances. Great fun!" --Mark Taintor, Educator/Actor/Singer

"I really enjoyed (TV) class; I learned so much on the first day! And I'm so glad I'm taking this class before I head off to L.A. " --Tamika Blassingame, Actor

"Cheryl has both profound artistic insights and practical 'tricks' to share. She's thorough, professional and dedicated to her students' progress--the best acting coach I've found in Minneapolis." --Sparky Eisenstadt, Actor

"A wonderful (TV) class! I learn so much from you -- by far my most bragged-about teacher." --Angie Hauk, Actor

"Thank you for all of the great tools/advice/strategy you've given me. I used so many of the things you've shared with me for this audition and I got the part I was aiming for! I know I 'couldna' done it' without everything you've taught me." --Ariel Dumas, Actor, 2007

"Thank you for helping me land a callback -- there were so many things I was doing in the audition that YOU taught me! I know that it made a big difference." --Kara Greshwalk, Actor, 2007

"I've learned so much... more than I even expected or hoped to receive from an Acting Fundamentals class."
--Gerard Scheett, Actor, 2007

"A great (TV) class!  I was challenged and inspired and am eager to continue learning."  Lorelie Wright, Actor

"My callback ratio has certainly increased and I've been working more because of the things I learned in your class." --Mark McClellan, Actor

"I sang the evening after our (spoken voice) lesson and HOLY COW!! It was a HUGE sound!" --Melody Mendis, Cabaret Artist

"An excellent (Acting) class. I learned a lot about acting and even more about myself." --Matt Osterman, Actor

"Giving myself permission to believe that I have a gift that can be communicated through my voice has been priceless." --Annie Einan, Actor

"An awesome (TV) class -- you are a fabulous teacher and a joy to learn from." --Deb white Soulen, Actor/Producer

"A STELLAR camera workshop. Your insights, humor and generosity are much appreciated." --Mike Czeranko, Actor

"Thank you for your encouragement and belief in me. When we worked together, you took me to a different level of awareness and taught me self confidence." --Alison Heruth, Actor/Entrepreneur

"You are by far and away the best teacher I have ever had. So many others use negative feedback instead of gentle guidance and love." --Mathew Derek, Actor

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