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Study music online and become a successful musician, singer, songwriter, or independent artist with a Music Masterclass by Grammy Award winners.

If you love expressing yourself through music, you don’t need a reason why you should learn music. However, the many benefits of learning music and listening to music are well documented.

Research into the connection between music and the brain has shown that music can improve memory and IQ, increase focus, concentration, and cognition, and boost problem-solving skills.

This list of Music Masterclasses by some of the world’s best singer-songwriters, famous musicians, music producers, DJs, and titans of the music industry will help you study music online from the comfort of your home and learn what it takes to become a successful musician.

You’ll learn musical instruments like the ukulele, electric guitar, cello, violin, drums, and percussion instruments; learn about country music, jazz, hip-hop, R&B music, and classical music; study singing, songwriting, music production, film scoring, dance music, DJ music and more.

Whether you just listen to music or want to study music production as a professional musician, these Music Masterclasses will enhance your appreciation for all forms of musical expression.

#1. Alicia Keys MasterClass on Songwriting & Producing

With 15 Grammy Awards and more than 40 million albums sold so far, Alicia Keys is one of the world’s most beloved singer-songwriters. Now the legendary artist invites you into her studio to share her process for creating music built from authentic emotion.

In this MasterClass, legendary singer-songwriter and producer, Alicia Keys, shares her approach to making music that resonates and helps you find the power of your unique voice. Breaking down anthems like Fallin, she shows you how she writes lyrics, crafts melodies, and explores sonics so you can discover the music you were born to make.

Click here to watch the Alicia Keys Masterclass

#2. Timbaland MasterClass on Producing & Beatmaking

Grammy-winning music producer, Timbaland, takes you behind the boards to teach you his process for creating iconic tracks with artists like Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, and Aaliyah.

Step inside the production studio with Timbaland in his first-ever online class, where you’ll learn his process for creating infectious beats and making sonic magic, how to collaborate with vocalists, layer new tracks, and create hooks that stick.

Click here to watch the Timbaland Masterclass

#3. Mariah Carey Teaches the Voice as an Instrument

Mariah Carey invites you into her studio to share her process. Learn how she uses her iconic voice to create, collaborate, and express a vision. With a five-octave range and soaring whistle tones, Mariah Carey reigns as the “Songbird Supreme.”

Now, for the first time, she’s opening up her studio to show you her creative process. Learn how she uses her iconic voice to write songs, collaborates, and produce — and discover how some of her biggest hits were made. Draw inspiration from Mariah’s journey and connect with the power of your own voice and vision.

Click here to watch Mariah Carey’s MasterClass

#4. Christina Aguilera MasterClass on Singing

In her first-ever online singing class, Christina Aguilera teaches you her unique vocal techniques in over 3.5 hours of voice lessons and exercises. Learn how to expand your range, find your voice, and master the techniques that have earned her five Grammy Awards.

You’ll learn warm-up exercises, breath control, vibrato, her signature growls, and hear Christina break down her biggest hits. You’ve never had vocal lessons like this before.

Click here to watch Christina Aguilera’s Singing Masterclass

#5. St. Vincent’s Creativity & Songwriting MasterClass

Explore your creative process and embrace vulnerability with St. Vincent, the Grammy-winning, genre-defying artist, and performer. Under the stage name St. Vincent, Annie Clark has won Grammys while remaining fiercely innovative and true to herself.

Now Annie is opening the door to her process to teach you how to explore your creativity. Learn how to record music, write songs, improve your guitar skills, and embrace your vulnerability. Let Annie guide you through the ups and downs of creating art so you can share what’s in your heart with the world.

Click here to watch St Vincent’s Songwriting Masterclass

#6. Herbie Hancock’s Jazz MasterClass

Learn to improvise, compose, and develop your own sound across 25 video lessons with Herbie Hancock. His jazz career started in his family’s living room, listening to his favorite records and trying to play along. Now, he’s one of the most celebrated musicians in the world.

Join Herbie at the piano as he shares his approach to improvisation, composition, and harmony. Gain access to 10+ original piano transcriptions, including 5 exclusive solo performances.

Click here to watch Herbie Hancock’s Jazz MasterClass

#7. Ringo Starr MasterClass on Drumming & Creative Collaboration

Music legend, Ringo Starr, helped create rock ’n’ roll drumming as we know it today. Now the legendary Beatles drummer and 9-time Grammy Award winner wants to inspire new and seasoned drummers alike.

Through demonstrations behind the kit and personal stories from his time in The Beatles, Ringo shares his principles for creative collaboration, finding your unique playing style, playing with heart, and embracing your musical journey with joy.

Click here to watch Ringo Starr’s Drumming Masterclass

#8. Sheila E. Drumming Masterclass

Legendary drummer Sheila E. welcomes you to the world of percussion and teaches you how to express yourself through rhythm. Raised in a family of musicians, she has collaborated with icons like Marvin Gaye and Ringo Starr and was named one of the all-time greatest drummers by Rolling Stone.

Now she teaches you how to find your rhythm. Learn the principles of percussion — with or without a drum set — and discover techniques for dynamic solos and fills. Jam with the Escovedo family and find your own groove, as a beginner or as a bandleader.

Click here to watch the Sheila E. Drumming Masterclass

#9. Metallica MasterClass on Being a Band

8-time Grammy Award-winning rock band, Metallica, teaches you the keys to communicating, collaborating, and successfully creating as a group. With 28 albums, 8 Grammy Awards, and a home in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they have been creating iconic music together for over 40 years.

Now, they’re teaching what it takes to build and sustain success as a group. Get an exclusive look into their process for songwriting, building an album, and performing, and how they took charge of their creative destiny so you can do the same.

Click here to watch the Metallica Masterclass

#10. Carlos Santana MasterClass on the Art & Soul of Guitar

Carlos Santana teaches you how he creates a distinct, soulful guitar sound that moves the hearts of audiences. With 10 Grammys and almost 50 years on stage, Carlos Santana teaches you how to play guitar music in his spiritual style.

Learn how he weaves emotion, artistic expression, and musical genres from across the world to create a sound that transcends classifications and connects with audiences. Join Carlos in his studio as he breaks down his process note by note — so you can discover the soul of your sound.

Click here to watch Carlos Santana’s Guitar Masterclass

#11. Tom Morello MasterClass on Electric Guitar

In 26 lessons, Grammy-winning musician, Tom Morello, will teach you the guitar techniques, rhythms, and riffs that define his signature style.

A two-time Grammy winner and one of Rolling Stone’s “greatest guitarists of all time”, the co-founder of Rage Against the Machine will teach you the riffs, rhythms, and solos that launched his career and sent his music to the top of the charts. Tom will share his approach to making music that challenges the status quo and teaches you how to create your own musical style in his first online guitar class.

Click here to watch Tom Morello’s Electric Guitar Masterclass

#12. Jake Shimabukuro’s Ukulele Masterclass

Jake Shimabukuro teaches you how to take your ukulele from the shelf to center stage, with techniques for beginners and seasoned players alike. Called the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro won worldwide acclaim for his fresh and fearless musical interpretations.

Now he’s sharing his approach so anyone can experience the joys of the ukulele, from the simple chords that make up hundreds of ukulele songs to more complex fingerings and compositions. Learn how to adapt songs you love for the ukulele or write your own.

Click here to watch Jake Shimabukuro’s Ukulele Masterclass

#13. Yo-Yo Ma Cello MasterClass

World-renowned cellist, Yo-Yo Ma, teaches you how music can be a source of meaning, connection, imagination, and understanding. Likely the world’s most recognizable cellist, Yo-Yo Ma has spent more than 60 years creating meaning through music.

Now, the 18-time Grammy Award winner is sharing that experience with you. Whether or not you play an instrument, explore Yo-Yo Ma’s philosophy for embracing music’s emotional power, expand your self-expression and creativity, and develop a deeper appreciation for music’s ability to connect people and culture.

Click here to watch Yo-Yo Ma’s Cello MasterClass

#14. Itzhak Perlman Violin MasterClass

The world’s reigning virtuoso violin player, Itzhak Perlman, performs for presidents, royals, and classical music lovers around the world. In his first-ever online class, he breaks down his techniques for improved practice and powerful performances of classical composers.

The beloved Juilliard instructor and 15-time Grammy Award winner brings his passion for teaching to a wide audience for the first time. Learn fundamental techniques, practice strategies, and how to add richness and depth to your sound. Give your most dynamic performance yet.

Click here to watch Itzhak Perlman’s Violin MasterClass

#15. Reba McEntire MasterClass on Country Music

Reba McEntire teaches her approach to making great country music and navigating the business in 21 video lessons. You know her songs, her Oklahoma charm. Now learn directly from Reba in her first-ever online class.

Join her as she records a never-before-heard song, creates a new acoustic version of Fancy, breaks down her hits, and delivers emotional performances on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. This is more than a music class. This is Reba’s life, business, and country music MasterClass.

Click here to watch Reba McEntire’s Country Music Masterclass

#16. Nas MasterClass on Hip-Hop Storytelling

Grammy-winning rapper, Nas, shares his journey through the evolution of hip-hop music, breaks down some of his biggest hits, and writes a brand-new song. From the landmark album “Illmatic” in 1994 to the Grammy-winning “King’s Disease,” Nas has been exposing truth through rhymes and vivid street poetry for more than 25 years.

Now he’s sharing his journey, the evolution of Hip-Hop, and a brand-new song with you. Hip-Hop, lyricism, flow — learn how to tap into the power of your own voice and turn your experiences into music with one of rap’s all-time greatest artists.

Click here to watch Nas’ Hip-Sop Storytelling Masterclass

#17. Questlove MasterClass on Music Curation and DJing

Ahmir Thompson — better known as Questlove — is an iconic DJ, drummer for The Roots, and the “coolest man on late-night,” but his first love is collecting and mixing music.

Now the Grammy winner is sharing his passion with you, teaching you how to be a better DJ, deepen your love of music, and make a perfect playlist.

Explore DJ techniques, expand your musical vocabulary, and learn how to glide from genre to genre — including hip-hop, neo-soul, jazz, R&B, and more—to curate your own perfect playlist.

Click here to watch Questlove’s DJ Masterclass

#18. deadmau5 MasterClass on Electronic Music Production

Before he was deadmau5, all Joel Zimmerman wanted for Christmas was old toasters to take apart. Now, you can watch him take his music apart with 6 hours of instructions, 23 video lessons, and a downloadable course workbook.

In his first-ever online class, Joel teaches you how he approaches melodies, mixing, and mastering to make unique sounds you can’t find in a cookie-cutter sample pack. You’ll not only get his lessons, but you’ll also learn how to create your own music without spending money on million-dollar gear.

Click here to watch this Electronic Music Production Masterclass

#19. Armin van Buuren Dance Music Masterclass

Every week, Armin van Buuren puts 41 million listeners into the State of Trance on his radio show. In his first-ever online class, the platinum-selling DJ breaks down his hits and builds a track from scratch to show you how he produces, performs, and promotes dance music.

You’ll learn his technical process for using samples and plug-ins, mixing, recording vocals, and how to DJ a set. Learn how to make dance music from the platinum-selling producer voted No. 1 DJ in the world five times by DJ Magazine.

Click here to watch this Dance Music Masterclass

#20. Hans Zimmer Masterclass on Film Scoring

Hans Zimmer didn’t see a film until he was 12 years old. Since then, he’s scored over 150 films, including Inception, The Lion King, and The Dark Knight.

In his MasterClass, the self-taught Academy Award-winner teaches how he creates sounds from nothing, composes compelling character themes, and scores a movie before ever seeing it.

From collaborating to scoring, he teaches you how to tell a story with music in 31 exclusive video lessons. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to start film scoring.

Click here to watch this Film Scoring Masterclass

#21. Danny Elfman’s Music for Film Masterclass

From The Simpsons theme to the soundtracks of Tim Burton’s Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and The Nightmare Before Christmas, Danny Elfman’s compositions are original, memorable, and exuberantly weird. Now the Oingo Boingo founder and four-time Oscar nominee share his unconventional (and uncensored) creative process.

In this Masterclass, Danny Elfman teaches you his eclectic creative process and his approach to elevating a story with sound. Step into his studio and learn his techniques for evoking emotion and elevating a story through music.

Click here to watch this Music for Film Masterclass

#22. Usher Masterclass on the Art of Performance

Usher, the winner of 8 Grammy Awards, reveals the technical skills, career lessons, and breakthrough advice that he has used to captivate audiences for over 25 years.

In his first-ever online class, Usher teaches you his personal techniques to captivate audiences across 16 video lessons. For the first time ever, learn how Usher approaches performance and wins over audiences from the studio to the stage.

Click here to watch Usher’s Masterclass on the Art of Performance

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