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.
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!
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
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.
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 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!
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 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.
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!
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 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.
Even the collaboration capabilities and the positivity within the social media aspect of the site is flawless for ones Internet comfort. All access is absolutely worth 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 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?
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
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!!
@@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?
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 ;)
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 TH-cam 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"
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!
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
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 :)
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
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.
I just got it Sunday. It's Tuesday now. I love it so far. I've watched Samuel L. Jackson, David Lynch, Timbaland (the only one I've finished thus far), Hans Zimmer, Herbie Hancock, and Steve Martin. I'm most impressed by the celebrity instructor's authenticity. Imagine if you were a celebrity in something, and you were giving a course. Would you be generous with your philosophies? Probably. And they do. I finished Timbaland's because of the amount of joy he has for his craft. Steve Martin concedes right off the bat that he had no talent. Herbie Hancock knows everything about music, but says that while that's great and helpful, it's not everything. It's really inspiring. It's very much like the kind of friends you want to have, because they've done well and they're happy to share. I've wanted this for a long time, so when my wife said she was interested we had to do the 2 for 1 deal. They have a Roku channel, so it's super easy to watch on tv.
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 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.
Thanks for making this thorough review! I'm considering signing up and it was very helpful. As someone commented below, it is literally almost the same cost as my yearly Netflix subscription.
Thank you Dave for doing a review of the masterclass. It really helps me with my decision. My sister and I are considering do it. They have a deal right now that you get two for the price of one. You get one and you share one so $90 each. Cool deal!!!
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).
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.
This is a great review! I love the quality of your videos! What you said about how each class is subjective is precisely why I started a writing course business. I got tired of paying top dollar for conferences because the names of the workshops drew me in or because there was a celebrity writer attending only to feel like the conference was more like a chat. I often felt cheated because I didn't get the takeaway I had paid for.
Spencer Gordon i’m also considering it, for the same reasons. But also was thinking if it would be possible to maybe share the account with someone, this way would be a better value for money.
It is so tempting to sign up for these classes because I love writing, and these past few years I've actually thought about writing a book. Every time I watch the add, I get inspired for a brief moment, and so I just browse through and I watch the teachers class samples under, "writing." Then I have this inner struggle, and of course I eventually talk myself out of it lmao. I really like this review though.
I enjoyed a lot of the writing lessons - not all of them. But I think that hitting them all is worth the price. There are some subjects on MasterClass though that I didn't enjoy as much. But the writing is worth it.
I must have seen the Masterclass preroll ad on YT about twenty times until finally I clicked and had a look around on their website. It looked interesting and the roster looks amazing but the pricing is pretty steep. This is the first review I've watched and it's been super helpful. Thanks!
Hey Dave really helpful review! Thanks for taking out the time to do the research and share this information. Every video of your that I have watched has been of high quality and very helpful!
Really good review. Especially around the question of "were the courses any good?" Instead, you highlighted the differences in style. These are some big names that are teaching these courses. So it makes sense for them to share that knowledge in the most natural and effective way. Subscribed.
That's the key! Otherwise, you'll be like my friend who purchased it and keeps saying "oh yeah, I should watch it." Worth it when you watch it. :) Enjoy!
@@Kindlepreneur That was a pretty fast answer! But I am super dedicated so If I purchase something for 200€ (which is expensive) I will make sure to use it till the end! Thank you once again!
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 :)
I agree with this review and many of the comments. I have the annual subscription, and have been through a couple of the classes, primarily the music oriented ones. I find the content is more entertainment than instructional. The teachers share opinions, anecdotes, stories, etc., but, at least in the ones I e seen, don’t offer much in teaching any particular, tangible skill. I feel like I came away with a sense of the teachers perspective, but didn’t come away having learned how to do anything new. So, for me, the classes provide value from an entertainment and maybe motivational standpoint, but not so much from an instructional or skills building one. Probably worth the money paid, but the time may be better spent working on your craft rather than being entertained by someone that’s already mastered the craft.
@@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!
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 have an MFA in writing and got a BA in creative writing. YES, Gaiman's class is worth it despite all of that education. That says a lot, I think. I learned great new things, and I also found it extremely inspiring and encouraging.
Remember you lose access if you dont renew...1 time buy for a specific coarse you get for life. I payed for a couple i couldnt find on the net for free
I enjoyed it - especially after seeing the Irishman. However, I didn't walk away with a practical peice of knowledge that would change the way I would do filming (which I don't - except for TH-cam I guess). Instead though, I have a DEEPER appreciation for some of his angles and storytelling and a better perspective of what and why he did what he did. It's a much higher level talk about his art - not a turn around a recreate type.
Hey there thanks for the review, I recently discovered masterclass and I want to save up and sign up for Neil gaimans class. Your review gives me more assurance that I want to enroll for it.... but I wonder if I can schedule it where in I watch it after work hours?
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
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.
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
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 $180.00 and for how long. Thank YOU for the great review - it was well worth my time. : )
Thanks - that totally means a lot to hear.
@Kindlepreneur. Better explanation than my One on one question on the phone got. Nuts and bolts of time and money invested. Thanks
It's your yearly Netflix subscription, just think about it......
Yeah, pretty much. A good way at looking at it.
BroskyWhoDatedHoski well then that means 108$ 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
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
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
$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.
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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 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
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.
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 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.
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. :)
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.
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.
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.
Even the collaboration capabilities and the positivity within the social media aspect of the site is flawless for ones Internet comfort. All access is absolutely worth 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 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?
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.
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
Proper video lad, short and to the point. Thanks for your opinion.
Thanks!
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
Honesty made this video a plus to watch. Your review is the best I ever seen. Thank you so much.
Thanks and I'm glad you liked it!
$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.
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.
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 😂
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This feels more like an ad for the web site instead of a review
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 TH-cam 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.
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”
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
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 really appreciate this review. I just got the yearly subscription. Thanks again!
Awesome and glad to have helped!
Absolutely loved this revi
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.
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?
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.
I've always wondered about it. Most important is you go ahead and use it after purchasing.
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..
I've only watched one course so far, but it was good. $180 is a good deal for Masterclass IMHO.
Thanks for the info really appreciated
I just got it Sunday. It's Tuesday now. I love it so far. I've watched Samuel L. Jackson, David Lynch, Timbaland (the only one I've finished thus far), Hans Zimmer, Herbie Hancock, and Steve Martin.
I'm most impressed by the celebrity instructor's authenticity. Imagine if you were a celebrity in something, and you were giving a course. Would you be generous with your philosophies? Probably. And they do. I finished Timbaland's because of the amount of joy he has for his craft. Steve Martin concedes right off the bat that he had no talent. Herbie Hancock knows everything about music, but says that while that's great and helpful, it's not everything.
It's really inspiring. It's very much like the kind of friends you want to have, because they've done well and they're happy to share.
I've wanted this for a long time, so when my wife said she was interested we had to do the 2 for 1 deal. They have a Roku channel, so it's super easy to watch on tv.
yeah, they’re definitely entertaining and inspiring. Some are better than others.
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!
If you want to be good at something, imitate the best person in the world in that field.
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.
Thank you for giving a great review. It wasn’t wordy for the sake of a long video.
Its like an icing on the cake - and hopefully you made the cake. that sums it up right there.
Thanks for making this thorough review! I'm considering signing up and it was very helpful. As someone commented below, it is literally almost the same cost as my yearly Netflix subscription.
Glad to have helped. And yup!
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 😓
Thank you Dave for doing a review of the masterclass. It really helps me with my decision. My sister and I are considering do it. They have a deal right now that you get two for the price of one. You get one and you share one so $90 each. Cool deal!!!
Whenever I go to purchase a single one, it only gives me the option to gift it or get the annual membership thing and I only want to get the one.
Could you potentially share passwords with someone else like netflix, and two people could use one masterclass account ?
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.
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!
Just Like me..paying for TH-cam premium.. prime.. Netflix..and some others..I only make the most of Spotify
Thanks man, this was really helpful
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.
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.
This is a great review! I love the quality of your videos! What you said about how each class is subjective is precisely why I started a writing course business. I got tired of paying top dollar for conferences because the names of the workshops drew me in or because there was a celebrity writer attending only to feel like the conference was more like a chat. I often felt cheated because I didn't get the takeaway I had paid for.
Totally understandable.
I'm here just so i can fill my time in quarantine. So kinda considering the year cause who knows how long this will be.
Spencer Gordon i’m also considering it, for the same reasons. But also was thinking if it would be possible to maybe share the account with someone, this way would be a better value for money.
I've been binging more...that's for sure.
Amalia Lavric me too!
Nicely done! Valuable information. Thanks!
Great review I would love to do script writing and I know its more about imagination than software that they try to sell you.
It is so tempting to sign up for these classes because I love writing, and these past few years I've actually thought about writing a book. Every time I watch the add, I get inspired for a brief moment, and so I just browse through and I watch the teachers class samples under, "writing." Then I have this inner struggle, and of course I eventually talk myself out of it lmao. I really like this review though.
I enjoyed a lot of the writing lessons - not all of them. But I think that hitting them all is worth the price. There are some subjects on MasterClass though that I didn't enjoy as much. But the writing is worth it.
@@Kindlepreneur thnx for the feedback
This guy looks like a mix of Brandon Flowers and Steve-O
I must have seen the Masterclass preroll ad on YT about twenty times until finally I clicked and had a look around on their website. It looked interesting and the roster looks amazing but the pricing is pretty steep. This is the first review I've watched and it's been super helpful. Thanks!
Awesome and glad to have helped!
Hey Dave really helpful review! Thanks for taking out the time to do the research and share this information. Every video of your that I have watched has been of high quality and very helpful!
Wow! When I heard it was ONLY $180.00 for a year, I thought I might have misunderstood. Thank you for making it crystal clear!
Glad I could help!
Really good review. Especially around the question of "were the courses any good?" Instead, you highlighted the differences in style. These are some big names that are teaching these courses. So it makes sense for them to share that knowledge in the most natural and effective way. Subscribed.
Thanks and glad you liked it.
I started with Shonda. Good course.
Nice - I haven't checked that one out yet.
Do u think it's worth it?
Really great down to earth review and a fantastic video. I seldom comment on TH-cam videos, but yours was very well executed.
Thanks man. Glad you liked it!
Hey man! Thank you for this helpful review - we are about to get it and will also watch it instead of Netflix ;)
That's the key! Otherwise, you'll be like my friend who purchased it and keeps saying "oh yeah, I should watch it." Worth it when you watch it. :) Enjoy!
@@Kindlepreneur That was a pretty fast answer! But I am super dedicated so If I purchase something for 200€ (which is expensive) I will make sure to use it till the end! Thank you once again!
@@DoYouKnowVlog haha..thanks. I'm a morning person and ws checking my email when I got the notification ;)
I am so convinced I want to see all these heroes of my childhood and teenage years talk that I bought it before clicking on this video.
Enjoy!
Kindlepreneur good video though
@@ImianOfficial Thank you!
I got 2 MasterClass ads while watching this
Eek
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 :)
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.
Cool. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
A good thing to do is get a lot of family and friends to split it with you
I agree with this review and many of the comments. I have the annual subscription, and have been through a couple of the classes, primarily the music oriented ones. I find the content is more entertainment than instructional. The teachers share opinions, anecdotes, stories, etc., but, at least in the ones I e seen, don’t offer much in teaching any particular, tangible skill. I feel like I came away with a sense of the teachers perspective, but didn’t come away having learned how to do anything new. So, for me, the classes provide value from an entertainment and maybe motivational standpoint, but not so much from an instructional or skills building one. Probably worth the money paid, but the time may be better spent working on your craft rather than being entertained by someone that’s already mastered the craft.
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!
This was super helpful--thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful!
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...
Being good at something doesn't mean you're a great teacher...
Wow.. I randomly dropped by this channel, and this was THE BEST structured review video I've ever seen.
Thanks and glad you liked it!
im actually really interested in Neil Gaimans class and was wondering if anyone could tell me if its worth it or not
I have an MFA in writing and got a BA in creative writing. YES, Gaiman's class is worth it despite all of that education. That says a lot, I think. I learned great new things, and I also found it extremely inspiring and encouraging.
Just Torrent it. Much simpler and cheaper
Worth it
It´s totally worth it. It is my second year with MasterClass and I will get as many as I can.
Awesome - 3rd here.
Thanks for this review. I was thinking of signing up for Neil Gaiman. I want to sign up for the year access but it's a lot of money for me.
You bet. So far that's been my favorite author one.
Neil Gaiman's Masterclass is cool!
@@gracedaphne1213 do you also think it's worth it?
Tracy.3 let’s go half for the year
Remember you lose access if you dont renew...1 time buy for a specific coarse you get for life.
I payed for a couple i couldnt find on the net for free
This was very helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome!
I’m really tempted to buying the Filmmaking course with Martin Scorsese, is it worth it?
I enjoyed it - especially after seeing the Irishman. However, I didn't walk away with a practical peice of knowledge that would change the way I would do filming (which I don't - except for TH-cam I guess). Instead though, I have a DEEPER appreciation for some of his angles and storytelling and a better perspective of what and why he did what he did. It's a much higher level talk about his art - not a turn around a recreate type.
very comprehensive review, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Alright, Mister- good review. Subscribed, liked and belled ya. Let's see what else you have!
Sounds good and glad you liked it.
Thank you for this. It was very helpful.
Hey there thanks for the review, I recently discovered masterclass and I want to save up and sign up for Neil gaimans class. Your review gives me more assurance that I want to enroll for it.... but I wonder if I can schedule it where in I watch it after work hours?
I think you can watch it whenever you get free time, there is no set time that you have to watch the videos :)
Yup, you can access it whenever you want so long as you have internet connection.
@@Kindlepreneur So just to make sure I got this right, with the 200 I get access to all instructors or just the class I bought?
Alexis Papageorgiou yes
@@Kindlepreneur Yes to both? How is that possible:)