Session 1: "Appearance"

Identify how your persona shapes first impressions: learn to spot which details trigger authenticity, humor, or aversion at a single glance.

Through rapid-fire analysis of anonymized profiles, you'll internalize common snap judgments and apply comedic reframing to rewrite key lines—building muscle memory for strong first impressions.

Session 2: "Connection"

Building instant connection on a date is everything — it's about making someone feel comfortable, sparking real conversation, and matching their energy naturally..

You'll learn hosting skills from stand-up comedy — how to make others feel welcome, steer conversations effortlessly, match energy in the moment, and keep genuine connection flowing without feeling forced.

Session 3: "Being Funny"

Sharing humor on dates often falls flat because most people don't understand the fundamental structure needed in both writing and delivering funny stories — leaving potentially great moments lost to confused setups or poor timing.

You'll learn the one essential element that must be present for any joke to succeed, discover how to fix the five most common mistakes that cause listeners to say "I don't get it," and we'll demonstrate proven delivery techniques professional comedians use to ensure your humor lands perfectly every time

Session 4: "Banter"

Witty banter and snappy comebacks are two conversational superpowers that some people seem naturally blessed with while others struggle to develop — those magnetic verbal skills that create instant chemistry and keep conversations flowing.

You'll drill a specific comedian's workout that develops the neural pathways for instant wit — transforming what appears to be innate talent into a reliable skill that you can practice and develop into a lightning fast reflex that will flow effortlessly without conscious thought.

Matt Taylor

A fixture on the Los Angeles circuit, Matt Taylor has headlined more than 1,000 shows at The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Ice House and other top clubs.

His TV credits include writing for and appearing on MTV's Parental Approval and a comedy special on HGTV; he has also been profiled by the New York Times and New York Post.

He has taught over 1200 stand up comedians of all levels with many going on to perform on tv and headline clubs across the country

Matt holds a BFA in trumpet performance from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's from New York University, a background he credits for his razor-sharp timing onstage.

• Regular headliner: Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Ice House
• Creator & host of the "Invitation Only Comedy" series
• TV credits on MTV, HGTV and Dame Dash Studios
• Featured in NY Times, NY Post, NY-1
• BFA (Carnegie Mellon) & MA (NYU)
• Many failed relationships and many successful first dates