This sounds like a pretty accurate review. When I did the James Patterson class, it felt more like I was listening to funny anecdotes rather than getting practical advice on writing. It's more like attending a class on theory rather than, "Okay, this is the subject, the verb, and the direct object. How can we make this sentence more exciting?" I'm hesitant to buy another class because I am not into theory. I'm into practical. I'm into seeing examples as to how the author came up with their sentence or how they went into problem solving a particular obstacle. Neil Gaiman's class could be very interesting and I'm curious about R.L. Stein's class too and Dan Brown. $90-$180 isn't a lot of money, but I also don't want to waste it frivolously on conjecture.
Yup - that was my feeling too. But the comments actually helped with this. Specifically, like I mentioned in the video, the DeadMau5 one he kept talking about the art and putting some things together, but it wasn't until the comments that I found the necessary links to equipment and software, and discussion between users about the patches and things he used. R.L. Stein's wasn't practical in that respect (although more practical than James Patterson's). But it was a bit more into how he came up with ideas. I'm excited about Neil's because he specifically said that the course is about the 'art of storytelling.' I feel like I'll be good if that just stays strategic....but we'll see. Again, if you're looking for a game changing particular course, I don't really think this takes the cake. But using it to replace Netflix and explore topics I wouldn't normally have invested time but have interest in (Space exploration, Wine tasting, Shultz of Starbucks talking about building a business with value, etc) then yes. And again, its like icing on the cake for writers...but not the cake.
I just bought the one about Game Design with Will Wright (the creator of Simcity and The Sims) and so far this man made me think of some of the things I've never heard about and made me think about things that I didn't know that I should care regarding Game Design. So far I'm having a blast.
Just because you're a master of your craft doesn't mean you're good at teaching it. So no, of course they don't have the best teachers. They have famous people who try to teach.
@@FloorPhiler that's why some of them are really good and others are terrible, seems like the all access would be the best bet if you have 180 bucks laying around
I took several courses. I took even a minor point from each one, however for writer's classes, I found Dan Brown's to be the best by far. Patterson was more listening to his ego, though I did take a couple of things from it. I agree with the Gladwell one, I couldn't get through it. The RL Stine and Mamet one's were good as well, in their own way. I agree that each one is a bit different. However, for nuts and bolts of writing, the Dan Brown class to me was the best with RL Stine being next. I got little out of the photography classes. I'm trying to get through the chess class. I agree that for the price, if you actually watch them, it's a bargain. However, you really do have to take the class or its a waste. The poker one is pretty good too. I started the guitar ones, and found even those are very different from each other. Again, if you asked me if I would pay again, yes I would.
I completely agree with this - ranking them its Dan Brown, and then I'd add Neil Gaimon second, and RL Stine 3rd. Well put on the Patterson one...agreed. As a nonfiction writer, I did like Gladwell's though but didn't walk away with specifics to use...just a better appreciation for teaching through writing.
any thoughts on margaret atwood's or joyce carol oates? im writing a novel at the moment and seem to have lost steam. i read King's On Writing, in my mid 20s. and trust me, i try pushing out 10 pages a day, but the quality then becomes compromised.
@@hilmir I thought Margaret Atwood's was pretty good. I didn't see the other one you mentioned. Instead of a number of words or pages, think in terms of writing scenes. Write the scene that's in your head. It doesn't matter if it's 100 words or 3,000. Get it down and move to the next scene. Someone gave me that advice long ago and I found it pretty useful.
@Anton Nikolotov I thought hers was well done. I cant remember exactly what I took from her class but I remember thinking she put a lot of thought into it and attempted to tell you her process.
I bought the 180$ all access pass and I LOVE IT!! Learning from the best at everything! Forget college and your BA buy the darn Master Class! I loved James Patterson and Dave Browns too!
@@ncjackson1958 if you're willing to sacrifice, meaning come home and spend two hours viewing, rather than what you'd normally do. You'd have to make a routine with it; manage time for it. I print out the class workbooks so I have a tangible thing to walk away with
@@professormancaptain4210Thanks for the reply! With Creative Writing feedback, criticism and encouragement I feel are very essential, especially at the beginning for me personally. Doesn't masterclass lack in this department? Does one get feedback from instructors?
Paying for a year of unlimited is worth it if you plan on watching or listening to the classes. New classes are also added regularly. The subjects include, business, wedding design (I’m taking that now), wine tasting, cooking, applying your makeup for every occasion, photography, comedy, meditation, and the list goes on. I started using it daily while I work and then stopped but I’m back on it. I recommend listening in the car, before bed, while you’re at work, or cleaning and knock as many as you can out in a year. It does help you grow and something I’d recommend to high schools ❤ Happy Holidays everyone.
Thanks for the great review! I found it to be honest and straightforward. I have been wanting to purchase Masterclass but haven't since this year has been super busy for me personally and allotting time would have been a challenge. I appreciate you sharing that caveat and some solutions on how to not waste my money.
I love the platform, still it will be awesome to get a certificate at the end. Besides that, it gives you an overall view of very interesting industries.
I went hans zimmer master class, even though im not a composer I just admired his work. I just want to know how he works, what to do to become composer, what's his tools, and One thing I learn is don't buy it if you're beginners or starters, its for professionals who take his work seriously or trying to be.
having been hit with so many otheir ads featuring writers (Joyce Carol Oates most frequently), I'm thinking of trying it since I'm a writer of poetry and romance. But i'm also working on a teaching certificate & my own writing. so i'm in on the fence.
Feel better equipped to make decision to buy or not. Important point is to SCHEDULE time for classes. Don't assume 'cuz you got it you'll use it. (Feedback comments are also very helpful.) Thanks. Your video quality is excellent. Cheers.
i haven't tried anything , based on my experience it isn't how good it is but how suitable a teacher style is to your style. and Margaret atwood ad still fresh in my brain i almost wanted to just buy it.
Awesome review, Dave. One question I would still have myself is whether they have the best "teachers", or just the best "experts" in their field? The two aren't always one and the same. I'm heavily into writing and music, so those are the two categories I would be most interested in myself. Any thoughts on this?
True - but the good news is that the MasterClass organization is very stellar in organizing the course material. So, it pays off. As for music, I have only done the Deadmau5. I love that kind of music. However, I don't know how to do EDM and this class definitely wasn't for someone just starting. So I can't say. But i thoroughly enjoyed it.
@@Kindlepreneur Awesome! Thanks for answering my question. I got the sense from watching the teaser that the Deadmau5 class was the furthest thing from practical step-by-step, and more experimental, so that's cool. Being a guitarist, I would probably take advantage of Tom Morello and Santana's classes. I have little doubt those would be great.
Hey, I aspire to become an entrepreneur and I wanna join master class to learn and polish my Business and negotiation skills. Since it is hard for me to afford this course, you probably are getting one free access, so you could sponsor my access and in return when i have success i will owe you one. Deal?
I think it depends on your interests. I'm a writer who loves Billy Collins's poetry., so it was worth it to me, just to get his class. Plus there are a lot of other classes by writers. My husband, on the other hand, is a psychologist, and I don't see much that would interest him. There's a lot of stuff about business and leadership, which leaves me cold, but we're enjoying the one about space travel taught by an astronaut.
Great analysis! - take away (instructors have different styles of teaching - ie. wolfgang had an actionable lesson - practical vs. malcom was art and strategy - lecture style, high-level Tedx )
I am seriously thinking about getting the year subscription, since English is my second language, I was wondering if they have subtitles, or transcriptions of the lessons. That'd be a great way to boost my English level!
Hey, I would like to check, in the masterclass, are English subtitle captions available? It might be a little difficult for me to catch the words due to the accent of the instructors. Thank you.
I understand exactly what you mean, I loved that live with RL I purchased him right away. so much practical information, Malcom I learned nothing, Neil Gaiman was adorable but again, no truly practical learning so much reading from his books some good stuff but overall,, I wasn't feeling it.
I don't know. With Neil, his whole talk on the Funny Hats really changed the way I look at characters and was extremely practical for me. That lesson alone was gold in my mind. But yes the rest was more of a romp through his writing.
@@Kindlepreneur honestly I didn't finish may have to give him another go. Have you checked out Jody Foster? I usually purchase individuals. Did all for a year but preferred just what I had interest in.. Ron Howard.. Samuel.. Margret Dan and David are amazing.
One thing I'm not clear about. When you purchase a class, like I am thinking of taking the violin course, I see that Itzhak Perlman is a teacher. Do I only have access to his classes for the yearly subscription, or all of the violin teachers? Am I purchasing the Itzhak Perlman class or the violin class?
I' have story's to tell about my life. In general It feels like it needs to be told;... but I dont think any one would be interested in" reading it... so maybe learn a thing or two to start with an made up twist and turns story that some people would be interested so I would love to learn buy one of my favorite Arthur's the thing is im on a budget ... It's ok i just had an idea with out pending money. Thanks to ads I never would have necer thought take advantage on writing. 😉
Makes what work? Makes you an amazing writer? Like i said, it doesn't cover basics or specifics but is more like a higher level conversation about the craft. Think of it like the icing on a cake.
Yes you can. Just go to MasterClass, find that course, and click on it. Then you're offered to purchase the "single class" which is just $90 and you get it for life.
Price is definitely relative to others. If it is too hard to do, then there are alternatives to learning than Masterclass like doing books or cheaper courses by less known artists.
The problem is that I'm not really interested in all the the lessons. My passion is cooking, and I'd love to see and to learn from Massimo bottura masterclass but 80 dollars is way to expansive I think. And about Gordon ramsay, I've seen thousands of videos on RUclips or on TV programs about him, and I don't really know what he could teach me, because I already know a lot of things about his way of cooking and about his recipes. I don't know what to do.
Luca, now the classes cost 100€ here in Italy. I still have not taken one of the classes but I'm planning to do so. I would definitely take Bottura's masterclass, come on dude he has one of the highest rated restaurants in the world !!
I think it is a bit different in UK . 2 options, pay £30 for 30 days or £199 for a year. i'm just wondering if i will be able to complete 1 course in 30 days. Joyce Carole Oates.. I think it's dooable. lIke the guy says, schedule your time to watch the class instead of watching netflix...
They need to include this video in their "About" page because it feels like they're hiding something when you're trying to figure out what you get for $180.00 and for how long. Thank YOU for the great review - it was well worth my time. : )
@@3self I'm pretty sure we're both recommending MasterClass. Basically what we were saying is that it would be nice to replace things like Netflix and Amazon Prime streaming of shows and movies and such....with something educational. Like I discussed in the video, my wife and I stopped binging shows and instead have started listening to different MasterClasses.
@@3self I know this is late, but try Curiositystream. They don't teach, it's only documentaries, and documentary-series. Great to binge watch if you are into a certain topic!
Definitely! I once heard a quote from someone that said something along the lines of “if the thought of buying a book that you are really interested in really catches your attention, don’t think twice and buy it” It’s a low risk, high reward investment. As this relates to MasterClass, if even just one piece of perspective changing, eye opening, & thought provoking information is extracted from either a book or these masterclasses or anything you invest in to learn, the investment was worth it in the end. Just one piece of valuable information is all it takes to justify the investment, assuming your not spending ridiculous amounts of money, but even then, education is the most valuable thing you can invest in, & so I’d gladly spend a fortune if it means expanding my mind, as well as any other facet of my life.
I agree. You'd love to have friends like these. I think they're quite generous in trying to put what they know into words. It may not be as thoughtful and structured as a book or a real class, but it's genuine and you can read their faces and know that they're into it.
I appreciated this review of Master Class. It was honest and gave me a good perspective on how to approach Master Class and also what would be my best personal options. Thanks!
True. I am from Europe and a lot of people here in the comments wrote 180 Dollars are not a lot of money. Glad to hear that and I wish you guys all the best but for me it is a lot of money. Still I am very interested.
You're actually the second comment her about that :) I love that pull over so much, I also bought the same one in heather grey. It's called the The North Face Men's Sherpa Patrol 1/4 Snap Pullover :)
The question is this: does Master Class bring you to "mastery"? Do you become a skilled writer? A famous architect? A successful filmmaker? The answer is simply no, you don't. Because nobody can teach geniality, you either have it or don't. That's why Master Class deceives the audiences through their ads on youtube; they promise something they can't keep. Probably not really worth to discuss about it, but the ad about the architecture class got me really mad: it was just pure deceitful strategy.
@@amoreazione3563 noone can bring you up to the level of mastery, except yourself. even if you have a live-in agreement or apprenticeship with your favourite author, chef, actor, whatever, it still wont guarantee you will attain their level of mastery. this is pretty common sense, they are just showing you the valuable first steps towards starting your own path. ultimately, you dont want THEIR mastery, you dont want to copy, you want to build your OWN. and that is work YOU have to do. no course, program or structure does that for you and if you are honestly in the pursuit of knowledge, you dont want that for yourself either. to suggest otherwise is ludicrous and unrealistic. as they say, it is not about the destination, but the journey.
I've paid more for less. I'd certainly agree that one would best serve themselves by committing to and investing their time to ensure they get the most out of it. $180? The value gained is going to be experienced by the person who wholeheartedly digs in.
You got to see R.L Stine talking live about his writing?!? SO JEALOUS RIGHT NOW! I was always more of a Christopher Pike fan, but still... ;-D Thank you for your thoughts on this, I've been going back and forth on whether or not it was worth it or another gimmick, so I appreciate you taking the time to film this. --Kate
haha...yeah, it was a blast from the past seeing his background and stuff on the wall. As for that, you bet. I'm having a great time on the other subjects too - like wine tasting and the latest release by the CEO of Starbucks. It's not where one should 'start' learning something, but more of an awesome TedX by one of your favorites in the industry.
Of course I've heard of Masterclass. The advertising, which is usually 1,5 - 2 minutes long is popping up in all the videos I'm watching. Sometimes twice in the same video.. It's extremely bothersome and, and, oh hell... How can I fix this.. Damn you Masterclass!
I know right! I made a master class account and watched the trailer of David Mamet's class and the trailer was really cool but then every RUclips video I clicked on the same ad came and after a while it stops being cool and just becomes really annoying. I finally went to Google preferred ads and blocked all personalised ads. Thank God I'm not haunted by masterclass ads anymore. Not even kidding but Everytime I hear masterclass has added a new class, I go incognito and then see the trailer (tbh their trailers are really cool - but only their trailers are cool. I took James Patterson's class and it wasn't useful at all there was nothing of substance that can really help an aspiring writer). Advertisers have to learn that barraging us with ads will not make us finally give in and buy the product but instead will make us hate the product and not buy it all - a complete opposite reaction to their expectations. Currently I'm being haunted by mindvalley's stupid ads about "energy healing"
Buyer beware. I cancelled the week I signed up. They would “cancel” my account but wouldn’t refund. I had to contact chase to file a dispute. They may be what you want but if it’s not, God help you getting your money back
That's why you have to choose carefully. People who are already kind of teachers like many chefs, neil degrasse tyson, etc. People who are artists or primarily work by themselves probably more of a gamble
MasterClass' Buy 1 Get 1 promo runs until APRIL 19. You have 30 days to cancel and get a FULL REFUND if you don't find it worth your time. Think about it.
Got an email of 4 upcoming "in winter" and Neil deGrasse Tyson is on that list. Danny Elfman was a recent. Four dropped just this month, all access is very worth it. And the social media aspect within the site is fantastic. It's all people speaking productively and many sharing content.
Loved this review! I've been seeing the ads for Masterclass and been intrigued. I think it would be fun to pay for a year of access and just try out and listen to many favorite authors talk about their way of writing. Thanks for taking the time to review and share!
Four classes in with my wife and I can tell you will have some very practical tips. For example, he breaks down the concepts of "Mirroring" and "Labeling" in a conversation. Then he role plays with someone to show you how they're used in a real conversation. So far, so good!
I loves Stein's he was wonderful.That said I couldn't stand taking Gordon Ramsey's class. I'm going to try the poker one next maybe I can give up writing all together lol
I found the Gordon Ramsey ad particularly distasteful; to see him taste a piece of fried fish and say "it's fucking good" was just insulting to my intelligence. What's the point of coarse language? To make people like it? Disgusting. And that proves that Master Class tries to appeal to the average, mediocre person.
received MC as a gift, was amazing, I listened to a couple full classes while cleaning / repairing my rv. great way to pass the time, and gained some great value.
I am surprised that no one mentioned Paul Krugman, he is one of the most famous economists of our time and even won a Nobel prize. Of course, being one of the best in your field doesn't mean you can teach it well, but having the opportunity to listen to him during 3-4 hours is worth the $90 ;)
thnx! very helpful. im gonna get the pass. already saw some clips on how to build a beat from the ground up and i was already inspired. thnx again. keep it up
@@mitchelljack1590 - depends really. I have some time off between study and work so it has been good to check multiple areas out and nice to know it has the input of some pros. Easy to find free things online and honestly can't vouch for the validity of anything but if you like who is teaching; it might be perfect for you. I mainly didn't care for cost because I have the free-time to check out most of what is on offer. Pretty sure you can get single class things. Is there a trial period?
For those searching for help on writing a book, Stephen King's 'On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft' is excellent. 2 others I would add is Chuck Palahniuk's 'Consider This' and Steven Pinker's 'The Sense Of Style'. As an aside, I don't think the Office Hours feature exists anymore. Lastly, I've been watching MasterClass for awhile (Aaron Sorkin, Judy Blume, Steve Martin) and honestly I feel like 80% of the value is that the talks get you super pumped. They make you feel that you can really achieve your goals if you do the work, and for that I'd say they are worth they money.
Has anyone taken David baldacci or Margaret Atwood's writing class? Are they any good? I'm considering buying one or the other but I want to make sure they're worthwhile.
I had Masterclass for a year. Did not renew. Some instructors are better than others. A photography course was more how that photographer became famous rather than technique. Across the board, I was hoping to learn more for the cost.
Hmmm... This is what I'm not sure about. These are some of the best writers, and Neil Gaiman's style is like the style I've been trying to develop myself, so I'm very interested in his course. But... They aren't necessarily the best teachers. They're at the top of their game, but that doesn't mean that they know how to teach someone else to get there. I don't want to just listen to anecdotes - well that would be interesting, but I want more substance than that. Thanks for the review :)
@@memorylane3457 Excuse me, what's the point of accessing every class? You will just disperse your interest down a dozen different streams, waste your time and go nowhere. Try and learn something you are really passionate about, one thing that you are obsessed with, and devote your energies to that. It should be something related to your life or that you can apply in your daily life. To join a Master Class for, say, chess and another one for musical production, one for acting and one for filmmaking is just pure nonsense.
@@amoreazione3563 agree partially with your reply. i think most people have varied interests, and while this is a resource to tap on to core interests, it can also expand a person's secondary interest, which might even be something they can apply in their everyday life, like cooking or making original simple music for their videos. etc. and then there is human curiousity. that has no limits and can never be fully tapped, you never know what you will learn from randomly exploring the masterclass lessons. there are two groups, people who genuinely love knowledge, and people who see knowledge as a stepping stone towards results. for the latter group, i would say Knowledge is a great compass, but you still need to walk the road to get to where you want to go!
Thank you for the awesome review man. I was thinking about signing up for Master class. I just want to make sure that it's worth it. That is a lot of money. But if there is value then I will do it
Like I said in the video - it really depends. In most, they won't take you from a beginner at something and make you a master. Instead it was like icing on the cake. A high level Ted-x. To me it was worth it.
No one who is an "expert" in their fields will give away all their trade secrets. Masterclass instructors are mainly giving the abstract theories for their success. I was disappointed in the Doris Kearns Goodwin class. Very little about becoming an historical writer.
Some courses are conceptual with others being more show and tell. Shonda Rhimes and Ron Howard were better for execution with others dipping into more political commentary. Werner Herzog class and guide was more aligned to his actual curriculum (now defunct).
I signed up for the singing, arts and cooking masterclasses. I'm pleasantly surprised that there are many more that I'm interested in watching. I'm half way through the Christina Aguilera one. Although she's not a technically trained singer and doesn't give much guidance there, she shines in motivating you to delve deep into the passion of your craft and experiment. So much fun! You can get 2 subscriptions for 180 right now so I jumped on it. 90 bucks for a years worth of education, even if it is just conversational, so worth it to me!!
If i had the the money and wasn't in a financial crunch like everyone else is during this pandemic, I would definitely use this. It's part of the "investing in yourself" mantra
By itself...eh. His was more theoretical and not a step by step. It was like having a scotch with Hans as he talks about his music, and what motivates him and inspires his creations.
I needed some inspo and a creative push for my youtube channel and I am so happy i've jumped into this video and also to be able to read to these comments!! This definitely helped me a lot. I've been debating for days rather to invest or not into some online course platform and now i've cleared my mind! so thankyou!!
This sounds like a pretty accurate review. When I did the James Patterson class, it felt more like I was listening to funny anecdotes rather than getting practical advice on writing. It's more like attending a class on theory rather than, "Okay, this is the subject, the verb, and the direct object. How can we make this sentence more exciting?"
I'm hesitant to buy another class because I am not into theory. I'm into practical. I'm into seeing examples as to how the author came up with their sentence or how they went into problem solving a particular obstacle. Neil Gaiman's class could be very interesting and I'm curious about R.L. Stein's class too and Dan Brown. $90-$180 isn't a lot of money, but I also don't want to waste it frivolously on conjecture.
Yup - that was my feeling too. But the comments actually helped with this. Specifically, like I mentioned in the video, the DeadMau5 one he kept talking about the art and putting some things together, but it wasn't until the comments that I found the necessary links to equipment and software, and discussion between users about the patches and things he used.
R.L. Stein's wasn't practical in that respect (although more practical than James Patterson's). But it was a bit more into how he came up with ideas. I'm excited about Neil's because he specifically said that the course is about the 'art of storytelling.' I feel like I'll be good if that just stays strategic....but we'll see.
Again, if you're looking for a game changing particular course, I don't really think this takes the cake. But using it to replace Netflix and explore topics I wouldn't normally have invested time but have interest in (Space exploration, Wine tasting, Shultz of Starbucks talking about building a business with value, etc) then yes. And again, its like icing on the cake for writers...but not the cake.
I wasn't jazzed on Patterson's course, but I really dug Dan Brown's--enough to watch it twice. --Much better IMO.
@@Kindlepreneur Thanks for letting me know! Definitely helps me decide if I should jump back in or not.
@@OriginalSciGirl That's a big compliment, I will definitely consider it, thank you!
@Nazik Adam I would also like to know whether neil gaimans class is any good
am i the only one that occasionally watch the whole masterclass ads sometimes
I watch them too. Although I'm really bored with the Jodie Foster one. It's before every damn YT video, lol.
The Neil Gaiman and Hans Zimmer one, for sure.
@@oscarfun100 haven´t seen that one :v
Finn Mungovan only Neil Gaiman!
yes because im to poor to buy it
There's a difference between being an expert and being an expert teacher. It's very rare to be both.
Its basically master of theory & master of practical
I just bought the one about Game Design with Will Wright (the creator of Simcity and The Sims) and so far this man made me think of some of the things I've never heard about and made me think about things that I didn't know that I should care regarding Game Design. So far I'm having a blast.
That sounds awesome!
Just because you're a master of your craft doesn't mean you're good at teaching it. So no, of course they don't have the best teachers. They have famous people who try to teach.
@@FloorPhiler that's why some of them are really good and others are terrible, seems like the all access would be the best bet if you have 180 bucks laying around
Good to hear!
@@Xzero89 It's A LOT CHEAPER than college.
I wish we could pay it monthly 😪
I pretended. Saved monthly, then got all access. Worth every dime, I love it. On my second year now.
@@professormancaptain4210 Cool
you can now
@@insanefiya466 no you cant :(
Sam Antha they must’ve changed it then cause i had an option to do it for $15 a month
I took several courses. I took even a minor point from each one, however for writer's classes, I found Dan Brown's to be the best by far. Patterson was more listening to his ego, though I did take a couple of things from it. I agree with the Gladwell one, I couldn't get through it. The RL Stine and Mamet one's were good as well, in their own way. I agree that each one is a bit different. However, for nuts and bolts of writing, the Dan Brown class to me was the best with RL Stine being next. I got little out of the photography classes. I'm trying to get through the chess class. I agree that for the price, if you actually watch them, it's a bargain. However, you really do have to take the class or its a waste. The poker one is pretty good too. I started the guitar ones, and found even those are very different from each other. Again, if you asked me if I would pay again, yes I would.
I completely agree with this - ranking them its Dan Brown, and then I'd add Neil Gaimon second, and RL Stine 3rd. Well put on the Patterson one...agreed. As a nonfiction writer, I did like Gladwell's though but didn't walk away with specifics to use...just a better appreciation for teaching through writing.
@Anton Nikolotov - Yes, a dearth of info and comments about female teachers.
any thoughts on margaret atwood's or joyce carol oates? im writing a novel at the moment and seem to have lost steam.
i read King's On Writing, in my mid 20s. and trust me, i try pushing out 10 pages a day, but the quality then becomes compromised.
@@hilmir I thought Margaret Atwood's was pretty good. I didn't see the other one you mentioned. Instead of a number of words or pages, think in terms of writing scenes. Write the scene that's in your head. It doesn't matter if it's 100 words or 3,000. Get it down and move to the next scene. Someone gave me that advice long ago and I found it pretty useful.
@Anton Nikolotov I thought hers was well done. I cant remember exactly what I took from her class but I remember thinking she put a lot of thought into it and attempted to tell you her process.
I bought the 180$ all access pass and I LOVE IT!! Learning from the best at everything! Forget college and your BA buy the darn Master Class! I loved James Patterson and Dave Browns too!
yeah, this is such adequate higher education alternative, sure
Dan Brown's is so good.
Can I still pursue it even if I am working full-time?
@@ncjackson1958 if you're willing to sacrifice, meaning come home and spend two hours viewing, rather than what you'd normally do. You'd have to make a routine with it; manage time for it. I print out the class workbooks so I have a tangible thing to walk away with
@@professormancaptain4210Thanks for the reply! With Creative Writing feedback, criticism and encouragement I feel are very essential, especially at the beginning for me personally. Doesn't masterclass lack in this department? Does one get feedback from instructors?
Paying for a year of unlimited is worth it if you plan on watching or listening to the classes. New classes are also added regularly. The subjects include, business, wedding design (I’m taking that now), wine tasting, cooking, applying your makeup for every occasion, photography, comedy, meditation, and the list goes on. I started using it daily while I work and then stopped but I’m back on it. I recommend listening in the car, before bed, while you’re at work, or cleaning and knock as many as you can out in a year. It does help you grow and something I’d recommend to high schools ❤ Happy Holidays everyone.
I really appreciate this review. I just got the yearly subscription. Thanks again!
Awesome and glad to have helped!
Thank you for giving a great review. It wasn’t wordy for the sake of a long video.
Thanks for the great review! I found it to be honest and straightforward. I have been wanting to purchase Masterclass but haven't since this year has been super busy for me personally and allotting time would have been a challenge. I appreciate you sharing that caveat and some solutions on how to not waste my money.
Really great down to earth review and a fantastic video. I seldom comment on RUclips videos, but yours was very well executed.
Thanks man. Glad you liked it!
Thank you. I found this really helpful. I agree - you've got to really carve out the time for it to make it worthwhile. Thanks again.
Yup and absolutely!
I love the platform, still it will be awesome to get a certificate at the end. Besides that, it gives you an overall view of very interesting industries.
Very true!
Just Like me..paying for RUclips premium.. prime.. Netflix..and some others..I only make the most of Spotify
I went hans zimmer master class, even though im not a composer I just admired his work. I just want to know how he works, what to do to become composer, what's his tools, and One thing I learn is don't buy it if you're beginners or starters, its for professionals who take his work seriously or trying to be.
Hi Dave thanks for doing a review on this. I will go for it! 😊
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for the advice; I thought about Neil deGrasse Tyson classes and I'm still thinking about them.
Glad it helped. I haven't tried his yet.
having been hit with so many otheir ads featuring writers (Joyce Carol Oates most frequently), I'm thinking of trying it since I'm a writer of poetry and romance. But i'm also working on a teaching certificate & my own writing. so i'm in on the fence.
Feel better equipped to make decision to buy or not. Important point is to SCHEDULE time for classes. Don't assume 'cuz you got it you'll use it. (Feedback comments are also very helpful.) Thanks. Your video quality is excellent. Cheers.
i haven't tried anything , based on my experience it isn't how good it is but how suitable a teacher style is to your style. and Margaret atwood ad still fresh in my brain i almost wanted to just buy it.
Some are great and others not so much.
Awesome review, Dave. One question I would still have myself is whether they have the best "teachers", or just the best "experts" in their field? The two aren't always one and the same. I'm heavily into writing and music, so those are the two categories I would be most interested in myself. Any thoughts on this?
True - but the good news is that the MasterClass organization is very stellar in organizing the course material. So, it pays off. As for music, I have only done the Deadmau5. I love that kind of music. However, I don't know how to do EDM and this class definitely wasn't for someone just starting. So I can't say. But i thoroughly enjoyed it.
@@Kindlepreneur Awesome! Thanks for answering my question. I got the sense from watching the teaser that the Deadmau5 class was the furthest thing from practical step-by-step, and more experimental, so that's cool. Being a guitarist, I would probably take advantage of Tom Morello and Santana's classes. I have little doubt those would be great.
@@davidandrewwiebeofficial Sounds good and glad to have helped
Well that made my decision easier...I am getting it
Hey, I aspire to become an entrepreneur and I wanna join master class to learn and polish my Business and negotiation skills. Since it is hard for me to afford this course, you probably are getting one free access, so you could sponsor my access and in return when i have success i will owe you one. Deal?
I think it depends on your interests. I'm a writer who loves Billy Collins's poetry., so it was worth it to me, just to get his class. Plus there are a lot of other classes by writers. My husband, on the other hand, is a psychologist, and I don't see much that would interest him. There's a lot of stuff about business and leadership, which leaves me cold, but we're enjoying the one about space travel taught by an astronaut.
Very true.
Awesome review, I got exactly what I came to get. Thanks! :)
Awesome and glad to hear it!
Thank you for that very informative review!
No problem and glad to have helped!
Wow! This is awesome. Very moving
Wow, thank you
very good review, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
im tempted to get a course but im somewhat confused. i dont see the $90 option anywhere...... do i need a subscription first?
Ah, Masterclass no longer offers the one class for $90. Instead, only the subscription to all classes
@@Kindlepreneur yes I worked that out but found a way around it. Thank you anyways though
Great analysis! - take away (instructors have different styles of teaching - ie. wolfgang had an actionable lesson - practical vs. malcom was art and strategy - lecture style, high-level Tedx )
Yup
I got 2 MasterClass ads while watching this
Eek
Thanks, this helped a lot.
Glad it helped!
I am seriously thinking about getting the year subscription, since English is my second language, I was wondering if they have subtitles, or transcriptions of the lessons. That'd be a great way to boost my English level!
They do have captioning.
Thank you
Glad to have helped.
Anyone else considering getting the Tom Morrelo course?
am i the only one that occasionally watch the whole masterclass ads sometimes?😎😁
Haha...nope
I Take the Christina Aguilera singing course, and its a really bad course.
Yeah, I didn't have any interest in singing so I haven't taken that one...but thanks for the heads up.
Dude honestly, you took a Christina Aguilera singing course... I would rather Adele but forreal come on bro.
Hey, I would like to check, in the masterclass, are English subtitle captions available? It might be a little difficult for me to catch the words due to the accent of the instructors. Thank you.
Yes they do
I understand exactly what you mean, I loved that live with RL I purchased him right away. so much practical information, Malcom I learned nothing, Neil Gaiman was adorable but again, no truly practical learning so much reading from his books some good stuff but overall,, I wasn't feeling it.
I don't know. With Neil, his whole talk on the Funny Hats really changed the way I look at characters and was extremely practical for me. That lesson alone was gold in my mind. But yes the rest was more of a romp through his writing.
@@Kindlepreneur honestly I didn't finish may have to give him another go. Have you checked out Jody Foster? I usually purchase individuals. Did all for a year but preferred just what I had interest in.. Ron Howard.. Samuel.. Margret Dan and David are amazing.
@@Monica31667 No, but Chris Voss' was amazing!
One thing I'm not clear about. When you purchase a class, like I am thinking of taking the violin course, I see that Itzhak Perlman is a teacher. Do I only have access to his classes for the yearly subscription, or all of the violin teachers? Am I purchasing the Itzhak Perlman class or the violin class?
If you purchase the yearly subscription, you get access to all classes that Masterclass has.
I' have story's to tell about my life. In general It feels like it needs to be told;... but I dont think any one would be interested in" reading it... so maybe learn a thing or two to start with an made up twist and turns story that some people would be interested so I would love to learn buy one of my favorite Arthur's the thing is im on a budget ... It's ok i just had an idea with out pending money. Thanks to ads I never would have necer thought take advantage on writing. 😉
Sounds good.
I hope this works. Nothing else has worked for me.
Makes what work? Makes you an amazing writer? Like i said, it doesn't cover basics or specifics but is more like a higher level conversation about the craft. Think of it like the icing on a cake.
The only thing that works is persistence. Never stop
Can you use Masterclass on Multiple devices ? Like netflix .?
You cant view it on multiple devices at the same time - but otherwise, yes.
I'm looking just for the Helen Mirren's masterclass it's possible to buy just one on the website ? Thx in advance
Yes you can. Just go to MasterClass, find that course, and click on it. Then you're offered to purchase the "single class" which is just $90 and you get it for life.
I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I WANT TO CRY because being from argentina, this is like really expensive and i don't know if it's worth it!!!
Price is definitely relative to others. If it is too hard to do, then there are alternatives to learning than Masterclass like doing books or cheaper courses by less known artists.
I’m Anakin Skywalker. And this is my Master Class.
I hope that's not for acting...oy.
@kindlerpreneur Can i watch it online on my phone, since i do not have a lap top?
Tijana Vujanac yes you can.
At the end of the course do you received a recognised qualification?
No
The problem is that I'm not really interested in all the the lessons. My passion is cooking, and I'd love to see and to learn from Massimo bottura masterclass but 80 dollars is way to expansive I think. And about Gordon ramsay, I've seen thousands of videos on RUclips or on TV programs about him, and I don't really know what he could teach me, because I already know a lot of things about his way of cooking and about his recipes. I don't know what to do.
Between Keller, Bottura, Ramsey and Puck that's 5 or 6 classes from 4 renowned chefs...you're gonna learn a lot.
Luca, now the classes cost 100€ here in Italy. I still have not taken one of the classes but I'm planning to do so. I would definitely take Bottura's masterclass, come on dude he has one of the highest rated restaurants in the world !!
I think it is a bit different in UK . 2 options, pay £30 for 30 days or £199 for a year. i'm just wondering if i will be able to complete 1 course in 30 days. Joyce Carole Oates.. I think it's dooable. lIke the guy says, schedule your time to watch the class instead of watching netflix...
If you are a writer, definitely get a copy and read Stephen King's "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft ". It is really useful.
Probably my favorite book on writing
Thanks.
So good! It would be great if King would do one of these classes.
This tool was gifted to me when I was 16 and I give it to everyone who loves writing.
Yes, I have heard about it. I am definately going to read it.
They need to include this video in their "About" page because it feels like they're hiding something when you're trying to figure out what you get for $180.00 and for how long. Thank YOU for the great review - it was well worth my time. : )
Thanks - that totally means a lot to hear.
@Kindlepreneur. Better explanation than my One on one question on the phone got. Nuts and bolts of time and money invested. Thanks
I’m looking to replace my nonsense streaming with educational stuff
Agreed - I'm especially loving that they now have Entrepreneurs added to their line up.
Same here dude, got any recommendations?
@@3self I'm pretty sure we're both recommending MasterClass. Basically what we were saying is that it would be nice to replace things like Netflix and Amazon Prime streaming of shows and movies and such....with something educational. Like I discussed in the video, my wife and I stopped binging shows and instead have started listening to different MasterClasses.
@@3self I know this is late, but try Curiositystream. They don't teach, it's only documentaries, and documentary-series. Great to binge watch if you are into a certain topic!
@@Kindlepreneur I think he had meant and classes _on_ MasterClass but ok I guess
It's your yearly Netflix subscription, just think about it......
Yeah, pretty much. A good way at looking at it.
BroskyWhoDatedHoski well then that means 108$ a year. So his comparison of a Yearly netflix subscription isn’t wrong.
but now you learn useful info instead of bingewatching gossip girl.
I've been saying this since I got the all access 'buy one, gift one' at Christmas. Best thing I've purchased since my laptop; worth every dime.
Wow... exactly
6:05 Final Thoughts
thanks XD
I mean.. Is barely a 7 minutes video, not that long people... Besides I found it well explained.
@@Hectormanu01 People want a good review in 30 seconds? Wtf
@@seanconnery5448 welcome to 2019.
Shin'nai he was saying that to hector which didn’t get it... just like how you didn’t get that sean got it.... jesus
$180 is a bargain for the opportunity to sit and listen to all these greats
Definitely! I once heard a quote from someone that said something along the lines of “if the thought of buying a book that you are really interested in really catches your attention, don’t think twice and buy it” It’s a low risk, high reward investment. As this relates to MasterClass, if even just one piece of perspective changing, eye opening, & thought provoking information is extracted from either a book or these masterclasses or anything you invest in to learn, the investment was worth it in the end. Just one piece of valuable information is all it takes to justify the investment, assuming your not spending ridiculous amounts of money, but even then, education is the most valuable thing you can invest in, & so I’d gladly spend a fortune if it means expanding my mind, as well as any other facet of my life.
I agree. You'd love to have friends like these. I think they're quite generous in trying to put what they know into words. It may not be as thoughtful and structured as a book or a real class, but it's genuine and you can read their faces and know that they're into it.
Masterclass free forever
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I appreciated this review of Master Class. It was honest and gave me a good perspective on how to approach Master Class and also what would be my best personal options. Thanks!
Awe thank you. That really means a lot to hear.
when you're a Canadian and you keep hearing him say 180 (but it's 240 for Canada) and you're just like cool points dude but that price though.
ah....true
I hear you. Im Argentinian so its much worst actually.
Australia...i feel you.
Fucking 280 in Australia
True. I am from Europe and a lot of people here in the comments wrote 180 Dollars are not a lot of money. Glad to hear that and I wish you guys all the best but for me it is a lot of money.
Still I am very interested.
Samuel Jackson & natalie Portman brought me here.
Same :P I'm interested in Sam Jackson's class but I'm curious about Natalie's too
Rezalion is the Natalie Portman worthy?
Personally.
Rezalion Same lol
Same 😂
Finally a good and practical review, thanks for it!
Totally offtopic: what’s the “codename” of that North face outer? Im dying for it. :D
You're actually the second comment her about that :) I love that pull over so much, I also bought the same one in heather grey. It's called the The North Face Men's Sherpa Patrol 1/4 Snap Pullover :)
Kindlepreneur thanks man, gonna look after it!
I have the one year subscription. I do watch one every week. It's just so nice to hear great minds speak and get insights of their personality.
Roshni Ali does it charge $180 at once or $15 every month
but the initiative is out of the world..my mind was blown away.
The question is this: does Master Class bring you to "mastery"? Do you become a skilled writer? A famous architect? A successful filmmaker? The answer is simply no, you don't. Because nobody can teach geniality, you either have it or don't. That's why Master Class deceives the audiences through their ads on youtube; they promise something they can't keep. Probably not really worth to discuss about it, but the ad about the architecture class got me really mad: it was just pure deceitful strategy.
@@amoreazione3563 noone can bring you up to the level of mastery, except yourself. even if you have a live-in agreement or apprenticeship with your favourite author, chef, actor, whatever, it still wont guarantee you will attain their level of mastery.
this is pretty common sense, they are just showing you the valuable first steps towards starting your own path.
ultimately, you dont want THEIR mastery, you dont want to copy, you want to build your OWN. and that is work YOU have to do.
no course, program or structure does that for you and if you are honestly in the pursuit of knowledge, you dont want that for yourself either.
to suggest otherwise is ludicrous and unrealistic. as they say, it is not about the destination, but the journey.
I've paid more for less. I'd certainly agree that one would best serve themselves by committing to and investing their time to ensure they get the most out of it. $180? The value gained is going to be experienced by the person who wholeheartedly digs in.
You got to see R.L Stine talking live about his writing?!? SO JEALOUS RIGHT NOW! I was always more of a Christopher Pike fan, but still... ;-D Thank you for your thoughts on this, I've been going back and forth on whether or not it was worth it or another gimmick, so I appreciate you taking the time to film this. --Kate
haha...yeah, it was a blast from the past seeing his background and stuff on the wall. As for that, you bet. I'm having a great time on the other subjects too - like wine tasting and the latest release by the CEO of Starbucks.
It's not where one should 'start' learning something, but more of an awesome TedX by one of your favorites in the industry.
Of course I've heard of Masterclass. The advertising, which is usually 1,5 - 2 minutes long is popping up in all the videos I'm watching. Sometimes twice in the same video.. It's extremely bothersome and, and, oh hell... How can I fix this.. Damn you Masterclass!
I know right! I made a master class account and watched the trailer of David Mamet's class and the trailer was really cool but then every RUclips video I clicked on the same ad came and after a while it stops being cool and just becomes really annoying. I finally went to Google preferred ads and blocked all personalised ads. Thank God I'm not haunted by masterclass ads anymore. Not even kidding but Everytime I hear masterclass has added a new class, I go incognito and then see the trailer (tbh their trailers are really cool - but only their trailers are cool. I took James Patterson's class and it wasn't useful at all there was nothing of substance that can really help an aspiring writer). Advertisers have to learn that barraging us with ads will not make us finally give in and buy the product but instead will make us hate the product and not buy it all - a complete opposite reaction to their expectations. Currently I'm being haunted by mindvalley's stupid ads about "energy healing"
@@anantsharma7955 Haha, Mindvalley... seems like just a big money-grabbing self-help cult.
This guy looks like a mix of Brandon Flowers and Steve-O
Buyer beware. I cancelled the week I signed up. They would “cancel” my account but wouldn’t refund. I had to contact chase to file a dispute. They may be what you want but if it’s not, God help you getting your money back
You don't become a good teacher just because you're good at what you do.. I feel like most of the classes are like this right ?
The same applies to college. MANY TEACHERS in college CAN'T teach. But are good at what they do.
But you don't have to spend THOUSANDS of dollars at college. Just $180 USD to join. Seems like a bargain to me.
That's why you have to choose carefully. People who are already kind of teachers like many chefs, neil degrasse tyson, etc. People who are artists or primarily work by themselves probably more of a gamble
Anyone come here from Natalie Portman’s master class video
Yes btw jw have u tried her class and has it worked for you...cause I'm trying to get into acting yk
Unhealthy Obession same but I didn’t know if I should get my mother to sign me up
@@kaylabolling3730 yeah...is it okay if i ask how old u are im 1 but 15 soon. I might just take physical classes though
Unhealthy Obession I’m 15 live in Atlanta
@@kaylabolling3730 oh really that's so cool same! Are you like signed with an agency?
MasterClass' Buy 1 Get 1 promo runs until APRIL 19.
You have 30 days to cancel and get a FULL REFUND if you don't find it worth your time.
Think about it.
hi quick question Mikki Bihon, does the annual membership keep charging whatever card or account i use?
So what you’re saying is I can continuously get it for free... hmm
Only if you switch your credit card each time and a different email address.
Got an email of 4 upcoming "in winter" and Neil deGrasse Tyson is on that list. Danny Elfman was a recent. Four dropped just this month, all access is very worth it. And the social media aspect within the site is fantastic. It's all people speaking productively and many sharing content.
Loved this review! I've been seeing the ads for Masterclass and been intrigued. I think it would be fun to pay for a year of access and just try out and listen to many favorite authors talk about their way of writing. Thanks for taking the time to review and share!
That's the best way to look at it. And with that, you won't be disappointed. I've been watching it with my wife at night instead of Netflix. :)
Proper video lad, short and to the point. Thanks for your opinion.
Thanks!
The Chris Voss Master Class ad caught my eye, tho
Four classes in with my wife and I can tell you will have some very practical tips. For example, he breaks down the concepts of "Mirroring" and "Labeling" in a conversation. Then he role plays with someone to show you how they're used in a real conversation.
So far, so good!
@@balkanbreath Ty sm, I wanted to know the experiece of other person.
Pick up his book “Never Split The Difference”
Chris Voss also brought me here! I wonder if all the contents in his masterclass are just live version of his book “Never Split The Difference”
I took R.L. Stine's class. In the beginning of the class he said, "Anyone can write!" and then 20 minutes later said, "Writing is hard!"
Not exactly contradictory. Any one can choose to write, but to do it right, it will take a lot of work.
I loves Stein's he was wonderful.That said I couldn't stand taking Gordon Ramsey's class. I'm going to try the poker one next maybe I can give up writing all together lol
You believe in LOA, so I take it that you're a fiction writer.
Was Gordon Ramsey SWEARING and demeaning??? Just asking...
I found the Gordon Ramsey ad particularly distasteful; to see him taste a piece of fried fish and say "it's fucking good" was just insulting to my intelligence. What's the point of coarse language? To make people like it? Disgusting. And that proves that Master Class tries to appeal to the average, mediocre person.
received MC as a gift, was amazing, I listened to a couple full classes while cleaning / repairing my rv. great way to pass the time, and gained some great value.
I am surprised that no one mentioned Paul Krugman, he is one of the most famous economists of our time and even won a Nobel prize. Of course, being one of the best in your field doesn't mean you can teach it well, but having the opportunity to listen to him during 3-4 hours is worth the $90 ;)
You've GOT to be kidding.
Being good at something doesn't mean you're a great teacher...
This is exactly the kind of review I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
GeoWren thanks and glad you liked it.
thnx! very helpful. im gonna get the pass. already saw some clips on how to build a beat from the ground up and i was already inspired. thnx again. keep it up
Awesome and glad you liked it.
This feels more like an ad for the web site instead of a review
$280 in Australia. For all classes I'm not complaining though. Going to be an informative break between trimesters.
Also in Australia - do you think it’s worth it so far?
$23/month is how I’m trying to justify it
@@mitchelljack1590 - depends really. I have some time off between study and work so it has been good to check multiple areas out and nice to know it has the input of some pros. Easy to find free things online and honestly can't vouch for the validity of anything but if you like who is teaching; it might be perfect for you.
I mainly didn't care for cost because I have the free-time to check out most of what is on offer. Pretty sure you can get single class things. Is there a trial period?
Secondhand Sausage I’m an American living in SYD so with favorable exchange rate now only about $260 AU.
For those searching for help on writing a book, Stephen King's 'On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft' is excellent. 2 others I would add is Chuck Palahniuk's 'Consider This' and Steven Pinker's 'The Sense Of Style'.
As an aside, I don't think the Office Hours feature exists anymore.
Lastly, I've been watching MasterClass for awhile (Aaron Sorkin, Judy Blume, Steve Martin) and honestly I feel like 80% of the value is that the talks get you super pumped. They make you feel that you can really achieve your goals if you do the work, and for that I'd say they are worth they money.
I watched a lot of masterclass courses... The best are Neil's, paul krugman's and Chris voss's..
The worst is Sedaris's
ghassen jabri have you taken Itzhak Perlman’s? I’m a violinist, wondering if it’s worth it 😓
Has anyone taken David baldacci or Margaret Atwood's writing class? Are they any good? I'm considering buying one or the other but I want to make sure they're worthwhile.
Hello! I'm interested in Neil Gaiman's masterclass, could you tell me how long a single lesson lasts?
The overall is abuot 3 hours if memory serves me correctly. But you can go to the courses page, and see a layout of each lesson .
This is the one I'm most interesting in as well
You can have unlimited access for the cost of two classes. I highly recommend paying the $180.00. There are so many writers teaching classes.
I had Masterclass for a year. Did not renew. Some instructors are better than others. A photography course was more how that photographer became famous rather than technique. Across the board, I was hoping to learn more for the cost.
At first i was really skeptical about it,as theres a saying,you have to be smart to be a teacher but not all smart people can teach
My thoughts exactly..
Hmmm... This is what I'm not sure about. These are some of the best writers, and Neil Gaiman's style is like the style I've been trying to develop myself, so I'm very interested in his course. But... They aren't necessarily the best teachers. They're at the top of their game, but that doesn't mean that they know how to teach someone else to get there. I don't want to just listen to anecdotes - well that would be interesting, but I want more substance than that.
Thanks for the review :)
Does paying for the year access give me access to every single instructors classes? Or just the one I choose?
Memory Lane it allows you to watch all instructors, and every class.
@@Kindlepreneur That's not a bad deal then. Thank's for the fast reply.
@@memorylane3457 you bet!
@@memorylane3457 Excuse me, what's the point of accessing every class? You will just disperse your interest down a dozen different streams, waste your time and go nowhere. Try and learn something you are really passionate about, one thing that you are obsessed with, and devote your energies to that. It should be something related to your life or that you can apply in your daily life. To join a Master Class for, say, chess and another one for musical production, one for acting and one for filmmaking is just pure nonsense.
@@amoreazione3563 agree partially with your reply. i think most people have varied interests, and while this is a resource to tap on to core interests, it can also expand a person's secondary interest, which might even be something they can apply in their everyday life, like cooking or making original simple music for their videos. etc.
and then there is human curiousity. that has no limits and can never be fully tapped, you never know what you will learn from randomly exploring the masterclass lessons.
there are two groups, people who genuinely love knowledge, and people who see knowledge as a stepping stone towards results.
for the latter group, i would say Knowledge is a great compass, but you still need to walk the road to get to where you want to go!
I've only watched one course so far, but it was good. $180 is a good deal for Masterclass IMHO.
Thank you for the awesome review man. I was thinking about signing up for Master class. I just want to make sure that it's worth it. That is a lot of money. But if there is value then I will do it
Like I said in the video - it really depends. In most, they won't take you from a beginner at something and make you a master. Instead it was like icing on the cake. A high level Ted-x. To me it was worth it.
No one who is an "expert" in their fields will give away all their trade secrets. Masterclass instructors are mainly giving the abstract theories for their success.
I was disappointed in the Doris Kearns Goodwin class. Very little about becoming an historical writer.
Some courses are conceptual with others being more show and tell. Shonda Rhimes and Ron Howard were better for execution with others dipping into more political commentary. Werner Herzog class and guide was more aligned to his actual curriculum (now defunct).
@chaeyoung. Hers was one of the best on screenwriting, but obviously tailored to TV series.
I signed up for the singing, arts and cooking masterclasses. I'm pleasantly surprised that there are many more that I'm interested in watching. I'm half way through the Christina Aguilera one. Although she's not a technically trained singer and doesn't give much guidance there, she shines in motivating you to delve deep into the passion of your craft and experiment. So much fun! You can get 2 subscriptions for 180 right now so I jumped on it. 90 bucks for a years worth of education, even if it is just conversational, so worth it to me!!
Awesome and glad youre enjoying it
If i had the the money and wasn't in a financial crunch like everyone else is during this pandemic, I would definitely use this. It's part of the "investing in yourself" mantra
i partly agree, it's like one of these books you read and think wow this book "changed my life" but in reality it didn't.
I just have a question, has someone used Hans Zimmer Masterclass? Is he Class worth the money?
By itself...eh. His was more theoretical and not a step by step. It was like having a scotch with Hans as he talks about his music, and what motivates him and inspires his creations.
@@Kindlepreneur I actually like it! I like hearing what inspires artists of all sorts...what challenges them...
Its like an icing on the cake - and hopefully you made the cake. that sums it up right there.
I needed some inspo and a creative push for my youtube channel and I am so happy i've jumped into this video and also to be able to read to these comments!! This definitely helped me a lot. I've been debating for days rather to invest or not into some online course platform and now i've cleared my mind! so thankyou!!