Carlos Santana Masterclass Full Video Review The Art and Soul of Guitar

Published by Greg on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021

Thanks for reading my Carlos Santana Masterclass Review.

I’ve been a member of Masterclass since May 2021 and have taken all the music classes they offer and over 70 total classes so far. In this article, I’m sharing my insights about Masterclass.com as a service and my thoughts about the Carlos Santana Masterclass to help you determine whether it’s appropriate for you.

If you have any questions, you can put them in the comments below.

Check out the video review below to take an inside look at the class.

Also note: I’m a paying member of MasterClass and a participant in the MasterClass Affiliate Program. If you purchase a membership to MasterClass.com with my links, I will get a commission at no added expense to you. Moreover, I only suggest products and services I think my readers would find valuable.

Thanks in advance; I appreciate any help you can provide, Greg

Now let’s talk about Carlos Santana and Masterclass.com.

This article will be outlined as such:

Carlos Santana Masterclass Summary
Included Related Courses
Carlos Santana Masterclass Review (Video)
More About Carlos Santana
What Benefits Does Masterclass Offer?
What Devices Can I Watch Masterclass on?
Price and Is It Worth It?

Carlos Santana Masterclass Summary

With his distinct, soulful sounds, Carlos Santana is one of the world’s best-known living musicians. Carlos Santana has been connecting with audience’s hearts since his band first caught attention at the Woodstock festival in 1969. Since then, the legendary guitarist has gone on to win 10 Grammy Awards with his ever-evolving sounds, global mix of musical influences, and multi-generational appeal.

In Carlos Santana’s MasterClass on the Art and Soul of Guitar, Carlos breaks down his creative process and teaches you his spiritual take on making music and playing from the heart. Learn how he weaves emotion, artistic expression, and musical styles to create sounds that venture beyond the limitations of genre and create immediate connections with audiences.

Through 2+ hours of video lessons and a customized workbook tailored to each chapter, Carlos teaches you:

How to play with greater confidence
How to discover the music already inside you
His approach to connecting deeply with listeners
How to pull from multiple musical styles and influences
How to break down music you hear and use it to improve how you play
Ideas for exercises in the styles of great blues musicians
How he marries harmonies with rhythmic accents
His approach to writing a melody for guitar
How he creates a dialogue between guitar parts when he writes songs
Guidance for leading a band and building trust with band members

Comes with a 136 page downloadable PDF Workbook and the Carlos Santana Community Page where you can ask questions, network with other members, and more.

More info at Masterclass.com: Carlos Santana Teaches the Art and Soul of Guitar

Carlos Santana Masterclass Review (Video)

This video will give you a look inside and see some of the features to help you determine if this would be worth your investment.

More About Carlos Santana

Website | YouTube | Spotify

Masterclass.com: Carlos Santana Teaches the Art and Soul of Guitar

What benefits does Masterclass offer?

Masterclass now offers all of its classes for one price. It’s like the Netflix of online education courses. While each course is a value in itself, other features of their platform add additional benefits. Here are some additional benefits:

Masterclass Direct Line

Masterclass’s Direct Line is a new feature as of September 2021, and it’s the first-of-its-kind toll-free telephone number connecting MasterClass members with the world’s best to have one-on-one discussions.

The first Masterclass Direct Line schedule was with Carlos Santana, Misty Copeland, Jake Shimabukuro, Bobbi Brown, Neil Gaiman, Werner Herzog, Kelly Weartsler, Carlos Santana, and deadmau5.

I’m not sure when there will be new ones coming out.

I also tested out Masterclass’s Direct Line by calling in the day Misty Copeland was talking live.

At first, I thought this service would be like a live talk show where everyone could listen in, but you get to talk to the instructors directly on a private call. However, it is recorded and could be made public at some time.

Masterclass Contests

From time to time, Masterclass.com offers contests to its members. Each contest is different with different prices.

Here’s an example of the prize from the mau5trap compilation:

The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get your original track released by deadmau5 in an upcoming mau5trap compilation.
A 15-minute virtual meet & greet with deadmau5.
$1,000 USD reward

This is the first contest I entered on Masterclass.com. I don’t think I’ll win, but you never know.

David Baldacci Contest Prize:

Written feedback from David Baldacci on your submitted work
A virtual meet & greet with David where you and four other winners will get to ask your burning questions

Masterclass Playlists

Playlists are a way for you to explore the complete catalog and learn from more teachers. Hone a specific skill with a focused Playlist or explore a creative thread that runs through different topics.

Examples of a few Playlists:

A Creative Life When you make your art your life, you have to learn to trust your creative spark. These playlists feature guidance from the best performers, writers, and creative minds in the world.	Big Ideas Motivation. Competition. Truth. Risk. These big ideas from world-class artists, actors, athletes, and beyond will encourage you to work hard and stay true to your passions.
The Kitchen Explore a playlist on perfecting your kitchen setup, making pasta, get a primer on essential ingredients, or cook a multi-course menu hand-curated from our cooking classes.	Inside The Craft These playlists take you deep inside the creative process, from making a joke funny to the revision process essential to writers and musicians alike.
Working Well Make the most of your time and your team with playlists about working well. Explore ideas for collaborating, doing your research, and communicating your vision.

Community

Each Masterclass comes with a community page where you can ask questions, post comments, and network with other members.

Bookmarks

While you’re watching classes, you can bookmark lessons within the video or the whole video itself for quick access to review later. Bookmarking comes in very handy, especially for cooking classes.

Download PDF Workbook

Every Masterclass comes with a downloaded PDF workbook. These Downloadable PDF Workbooks complement the video lessons and contain more information. Most of the classes I’ve taken so far include assignments, and resources with links to extra related valuable information.

For example, the cooking classes provide recipes, Carlos Santana and Carlos Santana’s guitar lessons include guitar tablature, Herbie Hancock’s piano lessons include sheet music.

30-Day Money Back Guarantee

One complaint I hear from people about Masterclass is that you need to purchase the entire year in advance to get a membership. I understand where they are coming from. I was hesitant myself, but I decided I would try it out.

The good news is that Masterclass offers a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.

That way, you can test it out, and if you do not find it to be a value, you may cancel your membership before the 30 days ends. Just remember to mark it in your calendar.

If you could tell by now, I didn’t cancel my membership and have taken about 70 masterclasses so far.

Try out Masterclass Today!

What Devices Can I Watch Masterclass on?

Masterclasses can be watched on the following devices:

AppleTV
Android TV
Amazon Fire TV
Roku TV
Your Computer
iOS Device
Android Device

Price and Is It Worth It?

At the time of writing this article, the annual membership is $180 and provides unlimited access to all classes and new classes as they launch. All MasterClass memberships include access to their mobile and TV apps, high-definition videos, and downloadable class workbooks.

If you just want to take the Carlos Santana Masterclass, this might not be worth your investment but considering all the classes are included, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee, it’s defiantly worth checking out.

I’ve taken about 70 Masterclasses so far, and it’s really been a bang for the buck.

Learn more and get a Masterclass Membership Today!

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.

Carlos Santana Masterclass Full Video Review The Art and Soul of Guitar

Carlos Santana Masterclass Summary

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