Greg Dean Stand-Up Comedy BlogCast

Why should the Best Comedy Clubs Hire You?

Stop "torturing" your audience by learning through trial and error. Greg Dean explains why professional training is the essential shortcut to a successful comedy career, helping you build a "safety net" in the classroom so you can master the trade, earn higher pay, and avoid the public reputation of being a performer who bombs. 🎤Don't bomb your way to the top!  Master the trade of comedy in the classroom, not at the audience's expense. Join our next workshop at GregDeanComedy.com! 🏆FREE Introductory OnDemand Webinar Level 1 - “How to Build Stand-Up Comedy Routines”  https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/  😎Level 1: How to build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine - Live or Zoom https://gregdeancomedy.com/build-a-routine/  Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy [https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy] Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go blank again. Learn the basics and beyond with our free intro class at GregDeanComedy.com https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/ [https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/]

How Far Can Comedians Go?

How dark is too dark for stand-up? 🎤 Learn Greg Dean's "Self-Deprecation Rule" to master harsh humor without losing the room. Start building your act at stand-upcomedy.com. Explore the boundaries of modern stand-up by learning how to master dark humor without losing your audience. Greg Dean explains how to navigate the "hurt line" between comedy and drama by committing to your authentic voice and using self-deprecation as a tool to make harsh material more palatable.  😎Level 1: How to build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine - Live or Zoom  https://stand-upcomedy.com/product/level-1/ Phone: 800 961-5636 Email: info@gregdeanstandupcomedyclasses.com  #standupcomedy #jokewriting  #comedian  #learnstandupcomedy #comedyroutines #standupcomedian #standup #comedy #comedywriting  #comedytips #gregdeancomedy #onlinecourses #jokes #comedybooks #standupcomedyclubs  #comedyclasses #comedyquotes #standupcomedyglossary #openmiccomedy #openmic #funnyjokes   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy [https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy] Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go blank again. Learn the basics and beyond with our free intro class at GregDeanComedy.com https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/ [https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/]

Post Your Best Funny Videos

Don't let your best  jokes get stolen or silenced!  Learn how to use social media as free publicity for your comedy career while protecting your material. Greg Dean explains the benefits and risks of posting clips, the importance of correct subtitles for mobile viewers, and how to use YouTube’s privacy settings to manage your visibility with agents and fans. 😎Level 1: How to build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine - Live or Zoom  https://stand-upcomedy.com/product/level-1/ Phone: 800 961-5636 Email: info@gregdeanstandupcomedyclasses.com  #standupcomedy #jokewriting  #comedian  #learnstandupcomedy #comedyroutines #standupcomedian #standup #comedy #comedywriting  #comedytips #gregdeancomedy #onlinecourses #jokes #comedybooks #standupcomedyclubs  #comedyclasses #comedyquotes #standupcomedyglossary #openmiccomedy #openmic #funnyjokes   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy [https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy] Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go blank again. Learn the basics and beyond with our free intro class at GregDeanComedy.com https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/ [https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/]

Negative Opinions in Stand Up Comedy

Master the foundational element of any stand-up comedy routine: the negative opinion. Learn how to transform personal annoyances, pet peeves, or confusion into a structured premise that defines your message and makes your comedy unique. 😎Level 1: How to build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine - Live or Zoom  https://stand-upcomedy.com/product/level-1/ Phone: 800 961-5636 Email: info@gregdeanstandupcomedyclasses.com  #standupcomedy #jokewriting  #comedian  #learnstandupcomedy #comedyroutines #standupcomedian #standup #comedy #comedywriting  #comedytips #gregdeancomedy #onlinecourses #jokes #comedybooks #standupcomedyclubs  #comedyclasses #comedyquotes #standupcomedyglossary #openmiccomedy #openmic #funnyjokes   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy [https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy] Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go blank again. Learn the basics and beyond with our free intro class at GregDeanComedy.com https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/ [https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/]

Should I Do Comedy Open Mics?

Answer: Yes!! Do Stand Up Comedy Open Mics!! 😎Level 1: How to build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine - Live or Zoom  https://stand-upcomedy.com/product/level-1/ Phone: 800 961-5636 Email: info@gregdeanstandupcomedyclasses.com  #standupcomedy #jokewriting  #comedian  #learnstandupcomedy #comedyroutines #standupcomedian #standup #comedy   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy [https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy] Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go blank again. Learn the basics and beyond with our free intro class at GregDeanComedy.com https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/ [https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/]