Any audition is an opportunity. Increasingly, casting directors are requesting self taped submissions. It's imperative that you are on your game, even if taping at home. And, there are some important self tape auditioning tips that are imperative to understand.

You want to create a character that has depth.  That means you alone must be in touch with the spirit and feelings within yourself.  That is the magic.

You learn a great deal in acting classes, provided you have the right instructor and the class make up is right for you. You must ask questions and pay attention to several attributes of a credible acting class, so it's not a waste of time and money.

You gave a great audition and showed everything you wanted to show to the casting director. There's nothing left for you to do, but wait, and wait, and wait. The call finally came...or never did.

The importance of the right now. Life is about what you don't plan. So is your acting. Those specific moments are the ones to master and embrace, as they produce the most engaging moments for the viewer.

There's no quick fix. Acting is a skill and it takes hard work and time. If you want fame alone, you're going to get frustrated. At the beginning of your career, you need to set a foundation for the rest of your acting life.