“If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Black Friday has come and gone, but MasterClass is still offering great deals for anyone who missed the celebrity-driven online learning platform’s post-Thanksgiving promo. Through Dec. 15 until 11:59 p.m. PT, save”, — write: www.hollywoodreporter.com
Black Friday has come and gone, but MasterClass is still offering great deals for anyone who missed the celebrity-driven online learning platform’s post-Thanksgiving promo.
Through Dec. 15 until 11:59 p.m. PT, save 40 percent on all MasterClass subscription plans — bringing the price down to as low as $6 per month. MasterClass memberships include over 2,500 classes across 11 categories from over 200 influential instructors, such as Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava Duvernay, director Martin Scorcese, journalist Michael Lewis, Olympian Simone Biles and momager Kris Jenner to name a few.
All MasterClass memberships include a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, but each plan differs by price and feature. The Standard plan is on sale for $6 per month (regularly $10 monthly) and includes all of the above. You can also upgrade to the Plus package for $9 per month (reg. $15 monthly), which includes streaming on two devices and offline access. However, the best MasterClass deal is the Premium package, which is only $12 monthly (reg. $20 per month) and includes access for up to six devices and offline streaming — so generous giftees can share their account with other household members.
Memberships include multi-class series with supplemental worksheets and printable guides for getting the most out of your online education, plus 30-day sessions that let students get step-by-step guidance and hands-on experience. New classes are also added regularly, and some of the most recent additions include courses led by actress Amy Poehler, celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin and others.
Subscriptions also include access to MasterClass’ G.O.A.T. video series that reveals “the struggles and triumphs of the all-time greatest while you practice their signature techniques. Then define greatness on your own terms, whether you make the most decadent fresh pasta, create a burger that can’t be topped, or achieve impossibly crispy-juicy fried chicken.”
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Author Michael Lewis’ three-part series reveals how he writes without fear of criticism, his best advice for writers of all skill levels and why curiosity is key to honing your craft. Virtual students will also get intel on how his books and articles became adapted into films including Moneyball, The Big Short, The Blind Side and many others. His course isn’t just for aspiring authors: in a bonus episode, the award-winning writer also shares insights from an executive director of a nonprofit about how to create an effective narrative that pulls on heartstrings and inspires people to build a better world.
“Storytelling is a muscle that can improve your whole life. If you learn how to tell a story better, it gives you powers you didn’t have in all sorts of places,” Lewis says. “In this class, I’ll teach members how to tell a story to enhance their lives in all kinds of ways. It’s not just for writers, but for anyone who wants to get better at telling stories.”
Whether you or your recipient are working toward a career in Hollywood or you want to stay on top of the industry, the platform’s professors also include multi-hyphenates and executives such as Martha Stewart, Shonda Rhimes, Natalie Portman, Helen Mirren, Bob Iger, Kevin Hart, Amy Poehler, Ron Howard, Aaron Sorkin, Martin Scorcese, Spike Lee, Jodie Foster, Judd Apatow, Steve Martin, Werner Herzog and LeVar Burton, to name just a few.
Those interested in fashion or beauty can learn how to build a brand from Kris Jenner or Diane von Furstenberg, get entrepreneurship lessons from Martha Stewart, soak up design guidance from Marc Jacobs and get pointers on creativity and leadership from Anna Wintour. Creative types can also take classes from architect Frank Gehry, musicians Alicia Keys and St. Vincent, author Margaret Atwood and all of the members of Metallica.
Aspiring public servants can indulge in a well-rounded slate of knowledge from activist Malala Yousafzai, campaign strategists and political consultants David Axelrod and Karl Rove, conservationist Jane Goodall and feminist powerhouse Gloria Steinem, among others. You can also learn from those who have held the highest office in America and others with the White House series, which includes presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, joined by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice.
Explore all of MasterClass’ offerings and get 40 percent off through Dec. 15 when you sign up online here.