TESTIMONIALS

What former students have to say...

Step up Your Stand up proved to be quite the positive experience. Jeff Singer provided a level of honesty from an industry professional every comic should pray for. Jeff does this while being as kind and personable as possible which isn't always easy! It's a sight to behold. Be ready for an honest critique with constructive criticism. And if you can't take either, what are you doing on stage?

~ Kris Peters, Ann Arbor

I've done comedy for three years in Michigan and, at the risk of sounding presumptuous, skated by on my natural comedic talent. Jeff's workshop is an eye-opener to how hard you have to work to make it in the big leagues. Give it your all or you'll be eaten alive. His years of experience in the business gives him a sixth sense that can see straight through the smoke and mirrors and analyze your core. I recommend this workshop for any comedian who wants more out of stand-up than just a laugh.

~ Darnell Anderson, Detroit

"I first met Jeff six years ago at the beginning of my comedy career. I just took his workshop and found his advice to be more valuable than ever. I left inspired to write material out of my comfort zone and reenergized for the stage. I also learned something from the comments Jeff gave to other comics in the workshop, whether they were just starting out or were veteran performers. Jeff’s counsel is insightful, experienced and resoundingly honest. I would recommend his class to anyone interested in making comedy a part of their livelihood."

~ Karen L. Morgan, Esq., Portland, ME

"If you're serious about pursuing a career in comedy, Jeff's workshop will give you simple and effective guidelines for how to conduct yourself professionally, how to maintain a level of honesty with yourself about your own goals and progress, and will give you specific feedback about your own stand-up voice and material that you won't get from any audience or even from many of your comedy peers." 

~ TJ Young, Atlanta

"As someone starting out in comedy I'm so glad I took Jeff's workshop. Thanks to "Step Up Your Standup" I feel like I have a much better understanding of the comedy industry along with what I need to do to succeed. Jeff taught me a ton about the business and was honest with his assessment of my material. I would definitely recommend the class."

~ Mike Newman, New Jersey

"Jeff's seminar was great. Informative and entertaining. His experience and passion for comedy are what makes the seminar worthwhile. His feedback is insightful. I laughed, I cried, I walked away a better comic. Anyone looking to really make something of themselves can't afford to miss this day. Thank you, Jeff. When I release the hostages because someone has agreed to record my DVD/CD, you'll get a special mention."

~ Andy Hudak, New Jersey

"I took Jeff Singer's Step up your Standup Workshop and would highly recommend it. I found it very informative about the behind the scenes and business side of comedy such as marketing yourself and preparation for auditions. I was able to perform a set in front of Jeff and I felt that receiving feedback from someone with as much industry experience as him was invaluable. The feedback was extremely honest while still very supportive and his advice was helpful in helping me determine what I need to focus and work on to get to the next level. You will not regret attending this workshop."

~ Tommy Comer, New York

"I've been performing stand up for about three years, and seriously for one. Taking Jeff's workshop helped give me perspective about where I am professionally, and what realistic expectations are. His feedback is direct and honest, giving me real, tangible aspects of my stand up to improve. I feel much more confident moving forward in my career and have a better sense of the short term moves I can make to gain traction in my career. Jeff's workshop showed me how to market myself in person and online, how to perform well in an audition, and the pitfalls to avoid in order to have a long career in comedy. I definitely recommend this workshop to anyone who is interested in performing and writing comedy as a career."

~ Noah Levin, New York

"Jeff Singer's Step-Up Your Stand-up is exactly that. You will find out if you are on the right path or even on a path at all. I needed to hear his advice and I am using it to make my performance stronger. Jeff is caring and very honest. Take this workshop if you are ready for the TRUTH about your act!"

~ Jamie Rosen, New York

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What the pros who know Jeff have to say...

"If you'd like to save yourself at least two years of flapping around and hauling out material that's only funny to you, I highly recommend Jeff Singer's course. I can't think of anyone as experienced, insightful and genuinely interested in developing new talent than Jeff. He is truly the masochist's masochist. You'd be wise to take his course before he realizes dragging ass all over the country to help would-be comics achieve their goals, just isn't worth it."

~ Laura Kightlinger
Writer, "Will & Grace"; CBS' "Shit My Dad Says";
IFC's "The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman"

"Jeff Singer knows comedy as good as anyone I've known. He's worked with some of the best comics and is a real and honest person. He helped me a lot when I was a new, young comedian. And I credit him for being a part of where I am now.... his skills in the art of dark magic are extremely mediocre though."

~ Actor/Comedian Nick Swardson
Comedy Central special and CD, "Seriously, Who Farted?"
"Reno 911"; "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry"; "You Don't Mess with the Zohan"

"Jeff possesses a rare ability to work closely with comedians and bring out the best in their writing and performing talents.
I trust his instincts and admire the way he communicates. He does it with lack of pretension, modesty and humility, the same qualities every good comic should have. I feel like I need to take his class, but I'm way too busy helping Kiefer Sutherland save the world. Watch "24", Mondays at 9pm on FOX."

~ Actress/Comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub
"24"; "Little Miss Sunshine"; "The Larry Sanders Show"

"Very few people have immersed themselves in stand up comedy like Jeff Singer. He spent years booking festivals and was at the forefront of the alternative comedy movement. And, more importantly, he was the first person to book me on television on a regular basis. Which proves he obviously has a keen eye for mediocrity."

~ Jim Norton
HBO special "Monster Rain"; Opie & Anthony Show; author, "I Hate Your Guts"

"Jeff Singer is both a celebrant and director of comedy. He cares about funny which to me is paramount. I have worked with him in many lands and he has an unerring knack for getting to what is what on the stage."

~ Greg Proops
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?"; regular guest on "Chelsea Lately"; comedy CD, "Elsewhere"

"Jeff Singer knows comedy. Well he likes my act, so that’s good enough for me. He just recently gave me excellent career advice. I’m not making this up, even though it sounds phony. He helped me, and he can help you. Help him help you, or some other Jerry Maguire reference."

~ Andy Kindler
Correspondent, "Late Show with David Letterman"
Montreal Just For Laughs Festival "State of the Industry" address; DVD "I Wish I was Bitter"

"Jeff is real. He understands that's the most important aspect of stand-up comedy. I have seen him give comics really smart advice and feedback, many of whom I recommended. He's straight up and honest, but always in a constructive way. He knows how to get you to raise the bar , learn the do's and don'ts, and find your own voice. He also knows the only reason he asked me for a testimonial is so that he could get black comics to sign up for his class. Let's be real"

~ Keith Robinson
The Wanda Sykes Show; Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn

"There's nobody I want standing next to me in the comedy trenches more than Jeff. When it comes to comedy he has impeccable taste and a consummate understanding of what an audience and a performer need. I have worked with him on countless television projects and although the circumstances were always different, one thing remained constant - nobody made a move until we found out what Jeff thought. And then we did the complete opposite."

~ Writer/Comedian David Feldman
Multiple Emmy-award winning comedy writer for The Academy Awards,
The Emmys, The Daily Show, Bill Maher, Dennis Miller and Martin Short.

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DISCLAIMER: This is not a job interview or audition.  The presence of Mr. Singer is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment nor any consideration thereof.  The intent of the class is solely educational.  Attending a workshop is not a way to obtain employment or audition opportunities for any projects as a comedian.    Such contact as you may have with the teacher at a workshop rarely results in further contact with that teacher or any company affiliated with that teacher. Conversely by taking the class you will not be automatically excluded from consideration on any future projects Mr. Singer works on.  This is a learning and networking opportunity. Where it leads is anyone's guess.  It's all up to you.