
Cinematic visuals and close-up, hands-on demonstrations make you feel like you're one-on-one with the instructors, while the downloadable instructor guides help reinforce your learning. You can learn on your own terms-in bite-size pieces or in a single binge. Each class features about 20 video lessons, at an average of 10 minutes per lesson. Get inspired by RuPaul, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss. Step into Anna Wintour's office, Ron Finley's garden and Neil Gaiman's writing retreat. With an annual membership, subscribers get unlimited access to 100+ instructors and classes across a wide range of subjects, including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Listen to "Big Nas (Original Song from MasterClass)" here: ĪBOUT MASTERCLASS: Launched in 2015, MasterClass is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best. When you trust your gut and first instincts, you can't lose."ĭownload stills here: Credit: Courtesy of MasterClass Whether it's rap or any genre of music, I want people to embrace their creativity and listen to that voice inside their head. "Going through my past works made me realize this class was something that I really wanted to do-I'm looking forward to bringing MasterClass members into my world. " Quincy Jones told me years ago, 'You never stop learning. Members will walk away from Nas' class with the historical context, inspiration and storytelling techniques they need to expand their lyrical craft, creating music that generates a spark, elevates the conversation and dares to challenge the status quo. MasterClass members will get a firsthand, real-time view of Nas' writing process and witness his genius in action as he creates a brand-new song-"Big Nas (Original Song from MasterClass)"-with Hit-Boy. Nas also breaks down his techniques, opens up about the Hip-Hop legends who influenced him and talks about how he has evolved and matured as an artist. State of Mind" to " One Love"-and explains the importance of details, thinking outside the box and writing songs that make a statement or communicate societal ills. He talks through various case studies of how he wrote some of his most iconic hits-from "N.Y. In his class, Nas dives into the origins, rise and evolution of Hip-Hop in America to showcase the artistic, poetic and political power of storytelling through music. He also takes members through his writing process, literally creating a new song in real time." "This class is the first time Nas breaks down his process and life story in this way. "With 14 Grammy nominations for his multi platinum albums, Nas is simply one of the greatest artists of all time," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
