Premium content but carries premium price tag! The courses are terrific, but it does suck they lock you into a Full Year subscription at $180 paid in full (no monthly subscription available). There are many classes I wanted to take so it was worth it for me. If you only see one or two classes you like, then you might want to pass. Otherwise the content is top notch!
I had this on iPhone where it was a great working app. On android however there's quite a few problems. Your place in class or in a lesson doesn't save, and sometimes a lesson plays under another one's name. Its buggy, for sure. It's not unusable, so long as you keep track of your own progress and find your spot, but its definitely inconvenient. Developers, the android version could use some love.
I've been using this for only a few days and the issues with the app are taking away from the content. The biggest hang-up is with chromecast. It's been unusable: every few minutes it turns off with an error. For this price they need to have smooth and consistent performance. There's been other issues with PiP etc but Chromecast needs to work. I hope they'll make an update soon.
Five stars for the MasterClass content! Three stars for the app, which could stand to be improved. For instance, the ability to pause playback from sources other than the pause button on the screen (very common in other video and audio apps, like by using a play button on headphones), and also a general overhaul of the audio only mode which requires a lot of not hands-free manipulation to manage basic audio controls.
Initially my attention was captivated by a couple of well-known names for a particular set of topics, but after purchasing the membership I realized that I became just as interested in many other classes they had to offer. Many of these classes are condensed (yet long enough) and challenged my thinking on how I see myself and the world. Far better than Netflix because it is not only entertaining but also productive. Great on the go, as a gift for others, and quenches the desire for mentors.
Beware! Dl'd the app because the website refuses to work. Still didn't help. They renewed my subscription today even though I cancelled the membership days after starting it a year ago. "Settings" on the website doesn't do anything. I cant even check whether their site didnt cancel my subscription. Now I have $10 in the bank and won't get paid for a week...submitted a ticket but who knows how long it'll take them to look at it. Their site won't let me log in about 90% of the time either.
They promoted buy one membership and get one free (was going to gift second), did not deliver on that promotion. Also stated, 7 day free trial, again did deliver. I tried to cancel before the 7 days because of my disappointment. I got charged for a year and you can't reach ANYONE! Can't even do a charge back because you need to contact the vendor - good luck with that! SCAM ALERT
Great content, but the app does not keep proper track of classes I have finished. I have a handful of classes that are shown as "Pick up where you left off", even though I finished them completely. Also, I have a gift subscription but I still had to provide my credit card number. That annoyed me to the point where I'll be cancelling my gift membership once the year is over.
I found the singing lessons lacking, and the app could be better. I struggle with it most in the car where it seems like it wants to restart from the beginning of lesson 1, or at least the beginning of what lesson I'm on. A fast forward feature would be helpful during those situations. Maybe it's just because I want to learn singing specifically, but I don't feel like I got what I paid for. Sorry Neil.
Scam site...AVOID. They make it impossible to cancel your membership...not having this feature in the app is sketchy at best. Then when they charge you again and you contact support, they refuse to work with you more than a paltry discount. It seems to be a common occurance how no one can magically cancel until you've already been charged. And of course, they are legally covered.
