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”I cannot say enough good things about Tom Eschelman’s Comedy Mentoring. As a seasoned performer, he helped take my writing to a new level and opened up a whole new way to perform jokes. No matter what level of performer you are, Tom's insight and coaching is so beneficial, especially if you are wanting a career in stand-up comedy!”
—Natasha Price: Comedian/Actress; National Commercials, Late Night with Conan O’Brien (NBC)
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acclaimed Online course
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In our highly praised course, Comedy Essentials, Tom takes you step-by-step through the 30 proven tools used by the world’s best comedians. With video examples and detailed transcripts from iconic performances, you'll learn how these pros use specific techniques to really craft their jokes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your comedy game, this course offers practical, easy-to-understand tips that can help you unlock your full potential!
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1-on-1 writing & mentoring
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Tom offers personalized writing and mentoring sessions, helping you deliver bigger laughs and land better gigs. With a focus on boosting your "laughs per minute," he applies the 30 techniques from his Comedy Essentials course to help you craft material that more consistently kills. Whether you need to polish existing jokes, brainstorm new bits, fine-tune your delivery, or learn how to best organize your material, Tom has you covered. Sessions are held via Zoom and available to clients worldwide!
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in-person workshoP (NYC)
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For those serious about pursuing stand-up comedy, Tom periodically offers an in-person intermediate workshop in New York City. This exclusive program combines a weekly “workout room”—providing more insightful feedback than an open mic—along with weekly 1-on-1 writing sessions with Tom and a monthly performance/show. Designed to help you build momentum and sharpen your comedic instincts, seats are very limited, due to returning clients!
Meet the comedian behind
Tom Eschelman regularly performs at the renowned Gotham Comedy Club in New York City, often closing shows that include legends like Jim Gaffigan and Jerry Seinfeld.
A finalist in Kenan Thompson’s Nationwide Comedy Showcase, Tom has also taken the stage at comedy clubs nationwide. His acting credits include regional theater, national commercials, and recurring roles on The Young and the Restless and All My Children.
With an extensive background in corporate training, Tom also excels at breaking down complex ideas into clear, teachable concepts. These skills led him to start coaching aspiring comedians one-on-one, as well as creating the acclaimed online course, Comedy Essentials. Both have helped comedians of various levels kill more on stage, land more paid gigs, and gain recognition at prestigious festivals.
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Comedians Mentored
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1-on-1 Coaching Sessions
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Audiences as a Speaker / Teacher
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“I’ve always been skeptical of coaches, but I heard only the best things about Tom, so I thought I’d give it a go. I’ve been doing stand-up for 8 years, so I thought, ‘Will I learn anything new?!’ And spoiler alert, yes, I did! His approach to helping me understand the structure of the greats, was so helpful, providing some huge light bulb moments!”
— Malorie Bryant: Best of Fest @ Burbank Comedy Festival
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“Tom diligently went through my set and helped me to cut out a lot of unnecessary wording, eliminate weaker material, and punch up my jokes. He also offered valuable writing tips and has a wealth of knowledge. If you’re looking to tighten up and strengthen your set, I highly recommend his services!”
—Jessica Silver: Finalist, Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival
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“Tom's mentoring is no joke. He went through my written material and video recording line by line, offering valuable feedback, legit tools and whip-smart ideas. If you want to improve—he's your guru.”
—Michelle Duda: TV Host, Cash Explosion (ABC)
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”Tom was able to look through my sets and, with the precision of a physician, give me concrete, actionable advice to make my sets and performance better! I highly recommend working with Tom to help you get your stand-up to the next level, work out your set and/or understand the craft better.”
—Sarah Boston: Comedian, Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Clubs
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“Working with Tom is an unparalleled creative experience for a comedian/writer who needs a fine coat of polish on their material, or for a newer comic whose voice and style is still developing. He's an honest, but encouraging mentor who actually takes the time to understand the joke you are trying to tell, and then he knows how to help you get there in your voice. Work with Tom—you’ll be a funnier comedian for it!”
—Josh Hyman: Veteran NYC Stage & Commercial Actor
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”Loved all the insight and coaching with Tom. He got me pumped with the challenge to work on my craft to kill. I was feeling stuck and Tom taught me techniques no one else has. He noticed performance habits to adjust to improve my set. And most importantly, he motivated me to stand in my power on stage. Wow! It's like comedy coaching and therapy in one session.”
—Cyndy Cecil
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“Tom’s explanations on how to hold an audience’s attention and the mechanics of joke construction were revelatory. His insights help you to recognize the techniques and skills that you need to master, to make a good joke funnier. I would highly recommend a session with Tom because it offers an efficient path up a learning curve necessary to succeed at stand-up comedy.”
—Jacqueline Dobbs
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”Tom has a wealth of knowledge and expertise—not just in performance, but also in writing and creating material. You will come out of any session with him better equipped to write and perform, and with a greater comprehension of what it will take to make it in the industry!”
—Michael Willis
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”After even just one hour with Tom I felt like I learned more than I did during multiple months of comedy shows and classes. He made me think about my material in new ways, offered suggestions and gave great advice. In an industry where it can be hard to get clear and actionable feedback, Tom guides his clients with confidence. Can’t recommend enough!”
—Lauren Perry-Carrera
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Tom looks like he's a cool guy but in reality he's a huge nerd...for comedy. He understands how to make people explode with laughter the way that Oppenheimer understood how to make people explode. In his 1 on 1 sessions he personalizes the info for you so that you can be funny even if you're not smart.
—Steve Cohen
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“No matter how funny you are, no matter how good your jokes may be, I promise you this: working with Tom will make you even funnier and your jokes better. And, he has a bunch of really valuable tips for stepping up your stage presence. Bottom line: no matter what level you're at, Tom will take your comedy to the next level. It's time and money well-spent.”
—Barbara Raab
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The “T” in Tom stands for Truth. This guy knows what he’s talking about. I have had several one-on-one comedy sessions with him and I am here to report that you will most certainly get your money’s worth and then some. Tom has a very firm grasp of comedic tools that I never knew existed until I started working with him. Not only will he help you elevate and punch-up your jokes and get you to see them from a point of view that you never considered, but he will also be there to serve as a guide and a coach to help you navigate the journey of stand-up comedy. I’m truly grateful that I found him. He’s the real deal!
—Moonie Desvarieux
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”I've been doing comedy for over 8 years now, and I get laughs when I perform, but I'm always searching to take my game to the next level. Working with Tom, has enabled me to achieve this! What I love about him is that he's a straight shooter, a hard worker and really thoughtful. He gets to know you as a person and comedian. He'll work with you to take your comedy to the next level. He is a master craftsman who studies not just the art of comedy but also the science, and I love that!”
—Blaine Langberg
