Greg Dean’s Stand Up Comedy Class, “Building Routines”
Greg Dean, Author of Step-by-Step to Stand Up Comedy, invented and perfected joke writing and performing fundamentals that have prepared over 40,000 people for a career in comedy.
Greg Dean’s Stand Up Comedy Class, “Building Routines”
Greg Dean, Author of Step-by-Step to Stand Up Comedy, invented and perfected joke writing and performing fundamentals that have prepared over 40,000 people for a career in comedy.
Learn the Greg Dean Stand Up Comedy Step-by-Step System & Learn Principles, Techniques & Skills
In this stand up comedy basic class, you’ll learn the principles, techniques, and skills which Greg has broken down into a complete and comprehensive system. All fields have fundamentals. When you know those fundamentals, you can do so much more with your stand-up comedy routine easily, naturally, and quickly. You’re not taught what “funny” is or is not based upon the instructor’s opinion. You are taught the skills you can use to craft and hone “your funny” your way!
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Each Course Is Four Consecutive Weeks from the Start Day. Always on the Same Day.
Building Routines Stand Up Comedy Class
Santa Monica Playhouse 1211 4th St., Santa Monica, CABuilding Routines Stand Up Comedy class is a 4 week class taught in person by Greg Dean. You'll learn the fundamentals of the Greg Dean technique, which has helped to launch the careers of thousands of comedians over the past 4 decades.
ADDMISSION
A Few of Greg’s “Greatest Hits”
Whoopi Goldberg
Stand-Up, Film, Television, theater, Books, The View, Oscar Winner
“I studied with Greg Dean and see where I am today!”
Anthony Jeselnik
Comedy Central Specials & Roasts Netflix is a Joke
“I learned joke writing from the best.”
Christina Pazsitzky
Comedy Central & Netflix, Your Mom’s House Podcast with Tom Segura
“I took his comedy class and I fell in love with it.”
The Best Training You’ll Ever Get
Learn from the Professor of Stand Up Comedy – He’s got 40 years in the trenches teaching students how to maximize their “funny!”
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I miss a class?
If, for any reason you cannot make one of the scheduled classes, reach out to your instructor and let them know. They can arrange for you to either attend one of the classes in a different time slot or you can watch the zoom recording class.
Should I attend Your open mics while in class?
Yes! We strongly recommend that you immediately start using what you are learning by attending our online zoom open mic. It’s a great way to practice new skills.
Can I skip the Building Routines class & go straight to the Ongoing Groups if I have lots of experience?
No that’s not possible. The Greg Dean Method is a complete training program teaching unique skills in the basic class, which you will need for everything else. Not having these fundamental principles before going on will only hinder your progress.
What if I am not ready to move on at the end of the class?
There are a few options available to you if you should feel this way. The first is to take the Building Routines class again. The second is to make sure you attend all the office hours sessions that you can while you are in the Building Routines class so that you can work through anything that you have attention on. The third is to not let your fears hold on to you, and simply take the plunge into your next service. The important thing is to keep working on it, don’t go off and flounder!
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Why Learn with Us?
Greg Dean is The Original Stand Up Comedy Teacher
He was the first to codify, formulate, and develop techniques that could be used to create humor across cultures and languages.
Over 10,000 Graduates
Thousands have graduated the Greg Dean Method and moved on to have very successful careers.
Multiple Training Mediums - Multiple Class Times
In person classes, live zoom classes, ongoing groups, workshops, on demand classes
Certified Greg Dean Instructors
Greg Dean’s Instructors are all certified by Greg Dean himself.
Greg Dean Is Your Best Choice for a Stand Up Comedy Instructor
- ONLY GREG DEAN has been directly involved in the careers of the comedians he names.
- ONLY GREG DEAN has been teaching comedy for over 40 years with a unique, proven technique.
- ONLY GREG DEAN has written the definitive text on stand-up, used by comics throughout the world.
- You will never get an opinion of what we think is funny. You will only be taught real techniques and fundamentals so that you can develop your own “funny”!
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We’ll Help You Develop Your Talent & Nurture You Every Step of the Way!