“I got to know BBC Maestro through Oliver Burkeman's Imperfectionnist posts. I personally find his course to be practically useful. The short video format is easy to fit into daily life. I have since watched Tim Spector's nutrition course, Dr. Rangan's four pillars of health and Richard Greene's public speaking course. They are all useful. I am currently watching Alan Moore's Storytelling course and find it inspiring. I also have not finished the Breathing course.”
“Maestro 'Writing Poetry' is intimate, friendly and enlightening. For somebody who has written all their life, both professionally and for fun, it's a pleasure to find oneself guided by a voice of wisdom. Carol Ann Duffy is a gifted teacher and the BBC have created a perfect opportunity for people with many levels of familiarity with the subject. I attach the first poem I have ever written about my childhood. It's more fun than a video review.”
“Unlike other similar offerings from around the world, this is more than an endless stream of experts having a superficial chat. These are deep lessons from a carefully curated selection of elite teachers. Less is more. BBC does it again.”
“The video I watched w Harlan Coben was a fun refresher course for me. I had just gotten back to my thriller and am now inspired to make it even better.”
“The Maestro's are world reknown experts in their field and I love the BBC Quality production. The video and additional content are excellent and the format convenient.”
“Bill Lawrence's comedy writing course is superb. Covering all the basics and wasting no time getting to the crux of what makes good comedy TV, this course comes in bite-size sections that guide you onwards and upwards.
A feel-good course by a man renowned for feel-good television. What's not to like?”
“It’s such a brilliant learning platform. Jancis Robinson classes are short sweet and give me a great sense of understanding. Even after the first 3 classes I learnt a lot. It leaves me wanting to hurry up to the next one. It’s no nonsense and a great insight to the wine industry. I have bought the course for 3 friends too !!”
“Excellent course and as it’s all online, I can fit it in around my life. It’s one on one which makes me feel as if it’s just the two of us sharing this experience.
It’s a an excellent pace, not too slow or protracted but not so fast that I miss important and salient points. I can also hit the pause button and takes notes then resume again.
It’s a great writing course which is for novels and I may well undertake another similar writing course but maybe for a screen play. There’s such a range of subjects to choose from and all with big and well known names so I feel as if I’m getting a professional’s insider knowledge. Thoroughly enjoying it.”
“Such a great way to learn from the comfort of your own home! At your own pace and at a time to suit you.
Well structured informative lessons from the best in the business.”
“The courses are taught by experts in their fields of endeavour. The experts present their courses well. With a little effort, they are easy to learn. Also, it is fun to learn from such experts. I consider the cost of joining BBC Maestro to be well worth the expense.”
