Courses

Are they worth it?

Comparing your options? Explore stand-up comedy courses from providers across the country in our Course Directory.

Stand-up comedy courses can fast-track your first year on stage — or leave you lighter in the wallet with little to show for it. The Courses section of Banter is where Tough Crowd members debate which courses are genuinely worth the money, share recommendations, and weigh up whether you can learn this craft on your own. Our community includes comedians who have taken the big-name courses, teachers who run them, and plenty who are entirely self-taught. Get honest, experience-based takes before you hand over your cash, and figure out the right path into comedy for your goals and budget.