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Passionate about music? Here’s your chance to learn from some of the best in the business with MasterClass.
The subscription service is currently offering two memberships for the price for one. This early Black Friday deals ends soon, so you’ll have to act fast to redeem the 50% discount.
Music lovers can take classes taught by Mariah Carey, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Usher, Herbie Hancock, Reba McEntire, Alicia Keys, Nas, Questlove, Metallica, Timbaland, Yo-Yo Ma, Ringo Starr and other singers, songwriters, musicians and producers.
And it’s not just music, MasterClass features top-rated courses in science, tech, sports, gaming, wellness, business and leadership, design, style, photography, cooking, writing, acting and other genres.
The service features more than 180 video lessons taught by celebrities, political figures, fashion designers and other figures including Serena Williams, Steph Curry, Simone Biles, Tony Hawk, RuPaul, Issa Rae, Shonda Rhimes, Tan France, Mindy Weiss, Wolfgang Puck, Marc Jacobs, Anna Wintour, Diane Von Furstenberg, Naomi Campbell, Kris Jenner, Richard Branson, Gordon Ramsey, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, celebrity stylist Karla Welch and other professionals in entertainment, tech, fashion, sports, gaming, wellness, writing, etc.
How much does MasterClass cost? The platform starts at $180 a year, which is billed monthly and breaks down to $15 per month with the two-for-one deal. The subscription gives you unlimited access to all classes including new courses launched monthly.
The membership also unlocks access to the streamer’s mobile and TV apps, high-definition videos, and class workouts that mom can download and watch on a smartphone, computer and other devices such as Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku devices. MasterClass also provides Audio Mode for certain courses, so that members can download classes and watch them offline from the plane and other modes of transportation.
From beginners to novices, MasterClass courses are designed to suit all skill levels. Every class includes around 20 videos that are approximately 10-minutes each, and a detailed workbook. The course instructor will walk students through the curriculum, which comes with a step-by-step instructions, but also encourages students to explore their own creativity by going “beyond the session content.”
For more music-related product recommendations, read our roundup of the best Masterclass music courses to take, best portable recording booths and instruments to grab on sale.
