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Be a Christmas hero: Give the gift of learning with a Masterclass subscription — now up to 50% off
It's Christmas, and you still have outstanding gifts to procure? Take a breath, cuz we've got a brilliant last-minute idea: a MasterClass subscription. If you're not familiar, MasterClass is a vast buffet of smart, inspiring, beautifully produced multi-session online courses taught by experts and celebs at the top of their field, covering everything from music to mixology, cooking to comedy, sports to spirituality. And right now they can be had for half price!
Serena-ty Now! The tennis buff in your life can while away the winter working on their game from the comfort of an armchair, thanks to Ms. Williams.
This Christmas, score the best-in-class service is running a sale: Right now, you can get 33% off a two-device membership (so your loved one can seamlessly transition among their phone, computer and tablet) or a whopping 50% off a six-device membership (in case you, or they, would like to let the whole family in on the action).
What's in store? Think a tutorial on leadership skills with Bill Clinton, drum lessons with Ringo Starr, tennis instruction from Serena Williams, restaurant-caliber home cooking with Gordon Ramsay, a course on scientific thinking with Neil deGrasse Tyson and a screenwriting tutorial from the one, the only Aaron Sorkin.
These are not one-shot quickie events; they’re layered, thorough, well-thought-out classes. Know a history buff? Well, Doris Kearns Goodwin's Masterclass includes 15 lessons on U.S. presidential history and leadership amounting to nearly three hours. That's a lot of summit meetings, Oval Office intrigue and crisis management!
Lots of people, especially those of the middle-aged variety, are hankering to embark on a new hobby, learn a new skill, maybe even begin a new, entirely different career chapter. Ringo's 12-part class covers technique, sure, but also drumming style (he brings in special guests for illustration), creative collaboration and lyric-writing. Shonda Rhimes’s MasterClass on TV writing is 30 parts (6.5 hours) and includes not only how to write and pitch your TV ideas but deep analyses of scripts from Rhimes’s shows, including Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy. Penn & Teller present a 17-part MasterClass on the fundamentals of coin and card magic, yes, but it also delves into the psychology of creating a sense of amazement and awe. Who doesn't want to be amazing and awesome?!
There are classes in photography, design, politics, filmmaking, ballet — all taught by elite experts. And this is the moment to sign up. Normally a two-device MasterClass membership goes for $180. Right now you get it for just $120. That breaks down to $10 per month for you. You can't afford not to do it.
Know someone who's been mulling a turn on the community-theater stage? They won't do better than acting lessons from Helen Mirren and Samuel L. Jackson. Maybe they're finally got the time to realize their potential as a novelist? James Patterson, Neil Gaiman and Joyce Carol Oates are ready to help.
How about trying their hand at Indian cooking with Madhur Jaffrey? Maybe your lucky giftee is more of a naturalist. Well, Dr. Jane Goodall offers a MasterClass in conservation. For aspiring shutterbugs, there’s Annie Leibowitz. There’s even a course in improving the quality of sleep (and who doesn't love a good snooze?) from renowned neurologist Matthew Walker.
Empower anyone to bring gourmet-level dinners to the table ... hopefully without a side of Gordon Ramsay's verbal abuse.
MasterClass is an ever-growing treasure trove of knowledge, advice, motivation and stimulation, with something to delight everyone. For $180 you can indulge in the entire array of 100+ MasterClasses yourself and present the gift of MasterClass to someone in your life.
As Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote, “The world is so full of a number of things/I’m sure we should all be as happy as kings.” MasterClass delivers these things in abundance. It lifts your mood, ignites your brain and sparks fresh energy and enthusiasm. It's a beautiful gift to yourself and to someone you love. Unlock access while this Christmas sale is in effect. You’ll be so glad you did.
