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Make Anyone Laugh: On-Stage, In Daily Conversations, Or With Complete Strangers

Discover the step-by-step program that quickly makes anyone hilarious, without spending hours doing boring writing exercises, bombing jokes on stage (or with strangers), or spending a fortune on private comedy coaching (even if you think you can't be funny).

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Used by over 12,000 comedians

We can help you …

  • Write Stand-Up Comedy

  • Punch-up sitcoms & movie scripts

  • Improve your improvisational comedy skills

  • Be funnier in daily life

  • Tim Ingersoll

    Corporate Comedian

    "I have read many books on comedy, and have taken LIVE courses, so I have absorbed lots of information. And THIS course has a TON of GOLD in it. I work for a few Hollywood studios, so I know how important comedy is to create a successful movie."

    James Creviston

    Comedypreneur.com

    "If there was a PhD in Comedy, Jared Volle would have one. Jared takes what seems like simple concepts and blows your mind."

    Paula Johnson

    Comedian, Producer

    “You're my new hero. This book is a much-needed resource for the thousands of comedians (including me!) who need no-nonsense, practical advice for generating ideas, fine-tuning material, overcoming challenges, developing an original style, and mapping out a career.”

    Have you ever felt helpless while trying to write or perform stand-up comedy?

    You thought being a comedian would be magical. And it is… for the most part. 


    There are so many amazing moments in stand-up comedy — the feeling of absolute confidence right before you hit an amazing punchline, the gratitude you feel while waiting for an applause break to die down so you can continue your performance, the spontaneous laughter you get when you can’t help but laugh at your own joke. And taking photos with audience members and listening to how much they loved your material… just to name a few.


    But then things start going wrong


    Have you ever…

    Struggled to write jokes?

    You sit at the computer thinking “Why is this so hard?” Everything feels like 1 step forward, 2 steps back.

    Felt inauthentic, fake, or like an imposter?

    It’s an awful feeling: The feeling that you’re a fake and everyone is going to realize it right when you hit the stage.

    Got stage fright before a performance?

    The lump in your throat… your heart racing and hands shaking. You try to tell yourself that you’re fine, but you’re mortified.

    If you have experienced any of the above or you’re worried about other stand-up comedy writing, performing, or marketing issues, you’re not alone. Solving these problems (and more!) is what we help comedians at every level do every single day.


    If you finally want to become the hilarious person you’ve always dreamed of then now is the time to make a change, and fast, before start struggling on stage or before you miss out on a relationship with that special someone.

    I WANT TO TRANSFORM YOUR HUMOR

    Feel Like You’ve Tried Everything and You’re About to Give Up?

    If you’ve gone through other comedy training methods without seeing the results you were looking for then you know how frustrating it can be. Whether you’ve tried going through one of the old-school stand-up comedy training programs or spent hours scrolling through Google, every training method seems to lead to writer’s block, hacky “water-cooler” jokes, or just plain duds that you wouldn’t tell your worst enemy.

  • There's the brainstorming method, which sucks the fun out of writing comedy and always leads to hacky, formulaic sounding jokes that sound nothing like you.

  • There's the broken assumption method, which turns every single punchline into nothing more than trying to surprise your friend by lying to them in the setup.

  • There's the "write an email" method, bizarrely thinks that you’ll magically tap into your natural sense of humor just because you’re imagining emailing a friend.

  • There's the brute force method, where you sit down for a specific period of time every day and force yourself to write in the hopes that you’ll stumble upon something worth bringing on stage.

  • Can I let you in on a little secret?


    Every single one of the above methods is flawed… because they focus on the wrong thing!


    They don’t realize that comedy training is only effective when it’s based on psychological triggers that EVERY human being shares.


    Other training methods focus on superficial joke structures (which is like teaching students how to gift-wrap an awful gift… sure, the outside looks pretty, but inside you got a nothing-burger).


    But when you make one small switch and follow what we teach instead, wow, will you see changes fast.


    …And you’ll start wondering why this isn’t taught in every single comedy class in the world!

    Our Programs Can Help You...

    Make Writing Easy & Enjoyable

    Relax and have fun every time you sit down to write, even if you’re not sure what to write when you start out.

    Dominate On Stage

    Learn how to grab the audience’s attention and connect with them without feeling needy.

    Unblock Your Creativity

    You’ll learn effective strategies for quickly getting into (and sustaining) your creative flow.

    Enjoy Comedy Again

    No more writer’s block or performance anxiety. Fall back in love with the greatest career the world has to offer.

    Achieve Results in Minutes, Not Weeks

    Discover quick techniques you can use right NOW to be funny on-stage or off. You’ll see immediate changes in the quality of your humor, without weeks of intensive training.

    A Writing Method That Grows With You

    Our writing progression system makes it simple for beginners to learn how to write stand-up comedy, but also gives you exact steps to "step-up" the challenge as your comedy skills improve.

    Hi, I'm Jared Volle

    I have been teaching stand-up comedy since 2010 and I actually practice what I preach when it comes to dominating on stage!

    I was a finalist at the Great American Comedy Festival and even an opener for comedian Kyle Cease (voted #1 Comedy Central special of 2009).

    I’ve performed shows with over a thousand people in the audience! I’ve struggled at open mics in dive bars at 1AM with a handful of drunk audience members and I’ve headlined sold-out shows. I’ve done it all.

    Throughout that time, I’ve been obsessed with what makes world-class comedians so much different than struggling open mic comedians.

    6 months after discovering these strategies

    I started opening for Kyle Cease

    ... And Kyle Cease is the real deal

  • Ranked #1 Comedy Central Special of 2009

  • 2x New York Times Bestselling Author

  • Ranked 9th On Billboard's Top Comedy Albums

  • Seen in "10 Things I Hate About You" & "Not Another Teen Movie"

  • One of the best dudes I've ever met

  • Faster & Funnier

    The Only PROVEN, Non-"Cookie-Cutter" Stand Up Comedy Course That Teaches You What Works For Today's Savvy Audiences!

    Step 1: Joke Psychology & Examples

    Each joke-writing guide starts with a deep dive into exactly how the joke creates humor. We go beyond the "structure" of the joke to see exactly what the audience is responding to so that your punchlines hit the bullseye.

    Step 2: Step-By-Step Writing Guide & Examples

    Concrete steps on every step of the writing process, from blank page to polished joke. Watch Jared take killer jokes and break them apart to show you how they were written.

    Step 3: Writing Walkthrough

    Peer over my shoulder as I go through the entire process, from a randomly generated writing prompt to finished joke. 

    • "Best. Course. Ever."

    • Best. Course. Ever.

      Jared has done his homework. And he’s as sharp as a piece of broken porcelain.

      For the beginning comic, just his fundamental advice about memorizing material at the expense of persona is invaluable, but that’s just a start. As a published author with a journalism degree, I can tell you his writing advice is spot on.

      But every single presentation and there are close to a 100 with variable lengths, has clear and concise information that will help the pro almost as much as it helps the novice.

      For novices, this course is indispensable. For pros, I guarantee Jared’s informative videos are still well worth your time.

      Billy O’Connor

      Author of Confessions of a Bronx Bookie

      "Breaks down the walls we don't realize we put up for ourselves"

    • The Faster and Funnier program gives you the tools you need to not only become a good comic. It helps you break down the walls we don’t realize we put up for ourselves and harness your craft to become a great comic. If your are serious about becoming a professional comedian then this is a must have.

      A lesson that spoke to me the most was having to deal with hecklers. I always felt that my material was strong and could present it well. Hecklers could really throw me off. I would loose focus and or loose the audience because of my reactions. I found out how to deal with hecklers and embrace it into my act as to not loose the audience during my performances. This is one of many helpful concepts you will find in this program.

      Trevor Gertonson

      Comedian, Writer, Actor and creator of Laugh You Bastards.

      It was SOOOO much easier to write!

    • Faster & Funnier is spot on. I just applied the storytelling techniques and it was soooo much easier to write material. Not only did it help me focus more on how I naturally talk and have conversations, it helped me weave multiple jokes I made for a premise into a more natural cohesive bit. I can’t wait to test this new stuff out next time I get on stage.

      Comedian Davincey Moore

    Your radical, simple, but oh-so-effective is a better approach to writing jokes; it's mind-blowing. I say this because I only knew how to write jokes using a set-up punchline approach. It never felt completely natural on stage doing bits this way, but its all I knew. I never heard about creating comedy conflict in a joke before. Starting one from a safe place and ending up in a violation is pure brilliance. This makes you the Yoda of Stand Up! Thank you for sharing and showing this.

    Joseph Zarek

    Jared Volle does an excellent example of explaining the Benign Violation Theory and how to apply that to writing comedy. Gives clear examples and provides the ways and means to make it all work. A worthwhile course for anyone wanting to improve their comedy story telling. 


    This course is a deal at any price. Lots of excellent educational material. I've studied comedy my whole life; and this is some of the best teaching I've ever found.

    Dean Burkey

    It was a good match for what I was looking. He really has a unique way to approach comedy writing, and I found it really helpful.

    Abhishek Upmanyu 

    This course is great for logical thinkers. The author explains comedy from a logical prospective.

    Gareth Slinn

    Really good to fill the gaps in my knowledge - also love the fact that this is experience-based knowledge from a guy who has been there and done it.

    Tanya Phillips

    Jared really understands what makes an audience tick!

    Jim Barron

     

    Really great stuff - one of the, if not the, best analysis of stand up as a science that I've ever seen.

    Robert J Finn

     

    I am very impressed with the quality and smoothness of this course, I had walked away from comedy 4 years ago after losing my leg, I took this course to help reinvigorate my drive to perform again, I am ready to get back out there and kill it , thank you for a great course, now I am going to start your writing course.


    Bud Rigoulot

    I believe Jared Volle's voice is one that you should hear whether you are learning standup comedy writing or trying to improve your writing. This is my fifth book or online course on comedy writing in my past three month immersion in the subject. The first four books/courses were all valuable but similar. Volle's approach and emphasis differ from the consensus. I urge you to listen and decide for yourself. Expose yourself to this outstanding course.

    Alex Chik

    Jared teaches this material in a very comprehensive manner. I feel like I just earned my Masters Degree in Stand-Up Comedy. 

    Chris Jay Becker

     

    Let Me Give You A Sneak Peek 

    See what's inside the book and what topics are covered in depth

      Module 2: Comedic Voice – Discover Who You Are as A Comedian

      Learn how to find the comedic style that’s perfect for you! Your material is the foundation of your performance. In this module you’ll find the styles of writing that work best for you and then get to the core of how to develop material that consistently DESTROYS on stage. This module uses your NATURAL sense of humor (you know, the one you’ve been working on since you were a kid) and uniqueness to make your competition completely irrelevant.

    • Performance Energy Level - Should you talk slow & quiet... or loud and fast? Here's how to choose the delivery style that's right for you.

    • One-Liner Comedian or Storyteller Comedian? - How to choose the style that's right for you.

    • 3 Types of Humor that all comedy comes from

    • What options do you have for your comedic style? In this lesson, you'll learn all major styles of stand-up comedian (including alternative stand-up comedy styles)

    • Demystifying "Comedic Voice" - Finding your comedic voice is WAY more simple than people make it out to be. Here's exactly what we mean by "comedic voice" and why some people find it so confusing. Then we'll take it one step further and show you exactly how to discover your own comedic voice!

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      Module 4: Writing Setups & Punchlines:How Jokes Are Structured

      This module introduces you to what makes all jokes the same… great structure! Regardless of which type of joke you’re writing, the structure you learn in this module will help you pack it full of laughs (and even help you diagnose jokes that are underperforming).

    • Setups – The trap almost EVERY SINGLE new comedian falls into that drains laughter (in fact, it’s probably the OPPOSITE of what you think you should be doing). We’ll identify this laugh-killer and show you exactly how to craft your setup lines to get maximum impact.

    • How to write punchlines that CRUSH! You don’t need to take a shot in the dark when you know how to structure your punch lines correctly. Get an in-depth analysis of punch line structure, length, and other characteristics and see why some punch lines crush and other bomb. Armed with this information you’ll have a better understanding of punch lines than 90% of the comedians out there.

    • The trick to writing tag lines– How to take a mediocre bit and turn it into massive laughs! How to organize your set so the audience stays engaged – Use this simple technique to ensure that you’re audience will stay attentive, whether you’re performing for 5 minutes or headlining.

    • Timing can make or break any performance, but most new comedians don’t think about timing until right before they perform. Discover how to perfect your timing during your writing and use it to create performances that are more engaging to audience.

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    Course #2

    Playfully Inappropriate

    Master The Art of Comedic Storytelling!

    Learn a punchline writing system so easy and fast, it even works for improvisational comedy!

  • Storytelling Structure shows you how to write comedy the same way you naturally tell funny stories

  • Add an entirely new tool to your comedy toolbox: comedic storytelling! Playfully Inappropriate introduces an alternative to joke-writing that makes it incredibly easy to come up with hilarious stories that sound so natural that you can even use them off-stage!

  • Writing with Comedic Conflict is fun and easy - Use 1 strategy to write any type of joke

  • Get one drop-dead simple way to write hilarious punchlines! This method of coming up with funny punchlines is so fast, you can even use it for improvisational comedy!

  • No boring brainstorming techniques

  • Bring the fun back into writing comedy! Playfully Inappropriate throws away the boring brainstorming techniques and shows you exactly how to write hilarious stories using your natural sense of humor. This means you never have to "feel" like you're writing ever again because you'll be your natural, playful self.

  • Works for stand-up, improvisational comedy, sketch comedy, screenwriting, and more.

  • Playfully Inappropriate uses a radically new approach to writing comedy. Instead of focusing on joke-structures, Playfully Inappropriate teaches you how to quickly generate punchlines in any situation using your natural sense of humor.

    "One Of The Best Comedy Books Every Comedian Should Read"

    There are smart people and then there is Jared Volle. If there was a PhD in Comedy Jared Volle would have one. In his book Playfully Inappropriate, Volle takes what seems like simple concepts and blows your mind. He helps decipher what makes a joke work and how you can constantly and with great accuracy make it work with every joke you write. There is no doubt that by reading this book (several dozen times) will improve your comedy and comedy writing to the point that it becomes a superpower.

    Comedypreneur.com

    "One Of The 5 Books You Need For Comedy Writing"

    Playfully Inappropriate by Jared Volle is blooming marvelous as my cockney forefathers would say. There is an old saying that goes “Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog. You understand it better but the frog dies in the process.” Jared Volle manages to dissect humour and offer a theory as to why we laugh and then explains how to apply it to your own stories, it's the bloody holy grail! Stop reading this now and just buy it seriously I can't say anymore, why are you still here?

    Sean Horgan, 

    Medium.com

    Course #3

    Faster & Funnier: Performance Guide

    Dominate On Stage

    Learn how to dominate on stage, overcome stage fright

    and have masterful control over the audience.

    83 Page Guide Includes...

    Module 1: Venue Guide

  • Open Mics & Booked Shows – How to Find The Best Ones, How to Get Booked On a Show, How To Use Performances To Improve, Mistakes To Avoid, & Open Mic Etiquette.

  • Strategies For Performing Awkwardly-Shaped Rooms

  • Strategies for Performing At Different Types of Venues

  • Module 2: Unstoppable Stage Presence

  • How To Effectively Rehearse For a Show

  • Creating a Set List That’s Easy To Remember

  • Perfect Pauses - How to Find the Perfect Pause For Any Joke

  • How to Break The 4th Wall & Engage The Audience

  • Performance Energy Level – Being Congruent With Your Material & Persona

  • Performance Energy Level - Should You Use High or Low-Energy On Stage?

  • How to Use Profanity (Correctly)

  • Writing Your Intro

  • Module 3: Unstoppable Stage Presence

  • Handling Interruptions - How to Turn Any Interruption Into a Hilarious Moment On Stage

  • Hecklers - The Fearless Guide to Dealing With Hecklers

  • 4 Ways to Handle Loud or Inattentive Audiences

  • How to Recover From a Bombed Joke (And Turn Into Into HUGE Laughs)

  • 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

    Take action today and claim immediate access to all our comedy courses. Watch the videos, absorb the lessons…even try out some of these secrets when you’re writing more material. If you don’t think this is the most impactful stand-up comedy training on the planet that’s going to help you put you over the top in the world of stand up comedy then let me know and I’ll offer you an immediate refund. It could be for any reason…or absolutely NO reason at all. If you don’t like the color of my socks, you just happened to wake up on the wrong side of the bed or whatever. Here’s what this means to you: there’s no way you can make a mistake here. Either you’ll absolutely be bowled over regarding this course…or you can request a refund.


    Pretty straightforward don’t you think?

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