Intro to Comedy

Learn the fundamentals of stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy in an integrated approach!

Learn how to write jokes, monologues, sketches, and how to improvise & create original characters to perform live or on social media!

In this course I break down various ways to write jokes to perform as stand-up comedy, a process for creating your characters using the principles of improv comedy, and how to write sketches. I also teach you how to write monologues, do impressions, and discuss how to combine the 3 art forms to create a variety of comedic content. Whether you want to pursue being a professional comedian the traditional way or chart your own path on social media and the internet, this course will teach you the fundamentals of each art form in a contemporary, integrated approach.

This course uses contemporary examples of comedy in addition to classic comedians and comedy shows from various generations. Examples discussed include Chappelle’s Show, In Living Color, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Monty Python, Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King, Saturday Night Live, Key & Peele, and more.

Whether you’re an aspiring comedian or simply a fan who wants to learn how the pro’s do it, you’ve found the right course to begin your journey learning the art of comedy!