MasterClass, the online education
company that enables anyone to learn from the best in the world, announced
today that Carlos Santana, legendary music icon and lead guitarist of his
namesake band, will offer his first online class— making it the 50th
MasterClass available exclusively through its platform. In his class, Santana
will teach students how he approaches guitar to create distinct, soulful sounds
that move audiences. Santana's class is now available at
www.masterclass.com/cs. Enrollment for the class is $90 for lifetime access, or
$180 per year for the All-Access Pass, which grants unlimited access to all new
and existing classes.
"To
call Carlos Santana a musical icon would be an understatement," said David
Rogier, co-founder and CEO of MasterClass. "We're so honored to launch our
50th MasterClass with one of the world's greatest guitar legends, and share his
bold, distinctive sound and genre-bending melodies with our community. We hope
this class inspires the next generation of spiritual musical artists."
For more
than 40 years, Carlos Santana's instantly recognizable sound — a
genre-transcending blend of rock, jazz, blues, Afro-Cuban and Latin styles —
has made him one of the most influential guitarists of all time. He first burst
onto the scene in 1969 with his namesake band's breakthrough set at Woodstock
and their first LP's top 10 hit, "Evil Ways". The band's 1999
all-star packed album Supernatural — bolstered by hits "Smooth" featuring
Rob Thomas, "Corazón Espinado" featuring Mana, and "Maria
Maria" featuring Wyclef Jean and the Product G&B — alone sold more
than 30 million copies worldwide, and landed eight of Santana's total ten
GRAMMY® Awards and three Latin GRAMMY® Awards. Santana is the first artist to
win both a Record of the Year GRAMMY® Award and a Record of the Year Latin
GRAMMY® Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998,
bestowed the Billboard Latin Music Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009,
and won the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors Award in 2013.
"It is
an honor to present my MasterClass, where I share the influences, as well as
the musical and spiritual moments in my life that have shaped my playing,
songs, and heart throughout my career," said Santana. "I hope my
class inspires you to new musical and spiritual greatness as you crystalize
your identity as a musician and a human being."
In his
MasterClass, Santana will explore the multi-faceted spirituality and philosophy
of guitar to help students become more authentic and expressive artists.
Students can expect to walk away with an introspective look at Santana's unique
approach to the guitar, ranging from how to write and carry a melody, and
incorporate various genres into his music, to advice on leading a band, and
even a guide to his expressive guitar faces. Santana will also offer insight
into the creation of his iconic songs including, "Oye Como Va,"
"Black Magic Woman" and "Smooth." Guitar enthusiasts at all
levels will draw from his vast knowledge of musical history and genre-defying
influences as he demonstrates his approach to composition, improvisation, and
playing lead guitar, and in turn, deepen their own appreciation for how to
listen to music and convey emotion in their own playing.
MasterClass
continues to expand its catalogue into new categories, bringing leading
instructors to its engaged base of subscribers. MasterClass provides
educational, inspiring, and engaging classes taught by the world's greatest
minds. With 50 classes that dive into processes, techniques and philosophies,
MasterClass helps students progress more rapidly towards their own mastery,
explore a new passion, or learn a new skill. It offers a unique learning
experience, including video lessons, interactive exercises, course materials,
peer interaction, and more. All classes are available as part of an annual
subscription for $180, or for individual purchase at $90 for lifetime access to
the class, and can be accessed online at www.masterclass.com or on the
MasterClass mobile app for iOS and Android.
Trailer for Carlos Santana's MasterClass below:
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