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BBC Maestro Reviews

4.5 Rating 531 Reviews
88 %
of reviewers recommend BBC Maestro
I have not been able to watch BBC Maestro as much as I would like because I watch most of my content on a smart TV and there is no TV app for either iOS or Android. I am restricted to using a browser. There doesn't even seem to be a way of casting your phone/tablet to an Android TV.
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Posted 1 year ago
I adored The Gruffalo so when I saw that Julia Donaldson had a course on picture books I signed up asap! Did not disappoint! Excellent course, well done, full of tips and I’m such a big fan it was simply a treat to see and hear her talk about picture books. Thank you so much for providing this opportunity!
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Posted 1 year ago
Alan Moore is, as usual… brilliant. I am not a beginning writer, but I still picked up insights and information that I will use moving forward. Plus he mentions a few books that I haven’t read that are now on my list. It’s a win win!
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Posted 1 year ago
What a wonderful engaging smorgasbord of deep expertise! So many offerings to explore. Thank you!
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Posted 1 year ago
I have thoroughly enjoyed the courses on BBC Maestro, lots of choice depending on what mood you're in , great to listen to when you are pottering about the house or out and about.
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Posted 1 year ago
I love it, I'm a creative director in communication in Milan, my site is www.stfrancis.it, I used to worked as well for many international clients as Lacoste and many others and I really love how the courses are structured. They are helping me to find motivation and focus on my work and to understand the core of writnings stories. Even the cooking courses are very elegant and amazingly made.
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Posted 1 year ago
I expected more from such a high end chef at the price charged
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Posted 1 year ago
I really enjoy some of the courses, quality and material is very good
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Posted 1 year ago
I'm currently working on my second Maestro course. I've been very impressed by the calibre of teachers (Alan Moore, Lee Child) and by both their delivery and the quality of their material. Someone, I presume the teacher (but perhaps not only the teacher), has put a lot of time and effort into developing the courses. There is a range of other interesting courses too, with teachers with impressive credentials.
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Posted 1 year ago
It's a resource full of invaluable advice on how to speed up the transition from amateur to elite. Probably the two best writing masterclasses I've so far watched on Maestro are Alan Moore's and Lee Child's; Moore is a literary genius, so his class teaches you about the art of writing; and Child, of course, is a mega-bestseller, so his course teaches you how to make your writing entertaining as well as strong. Maestro is a must for anyone who's looking to reach high heights.
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Posted 1 year ago
There are some wonderful teachers/professionals who are at the top of their game and it is always nice to hear from British industry leaders all under one roof. I've especially loved Lee Childs course on writing and my kids and I are working through David Walliams course on writing for children. My only gripe is the content doesn't quite match up to the likes of Masterclass especially the depth of content per chapter. The courses are good for a beginner wanted a holistic view of the subject but if you want a real insight on how to 'write a novel', for example, there isn't enough detail to competently do so with any of your courses.
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Posted 1 year ago
The courses are interesting, informative, and enjoyable.
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Posted 1 year ago
BBC Maestro is a well-designed site with fantastic content. I’m currently completing Julia Donaldson’s ‘Writing Picture Books for Children’ and absolutely loving it. The lessons are clearly presented, perfectly chunked/segmented and excellent value for money. I’ve just renewed my subscription - even if I only complete one course this year, it will be worth it! (That said, I have my eye on many others already!)
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Posted 1 year ago
It's a brilliant app - like the British version of Masterclass. I've followed the Alan Moore and Billy Connolly courses, and I think that they were both brilliantly well thought out. I've bought the latter as a gift for my younger brother.
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Posted 1 year ago
As a writer, an artist, and a person who loves cooking, BBC Maestro is a fantastic site to guide and help me in my endeavors. I will be here year after year, you are the best!
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Posted 1 year ago
Love the bitesize tutorials from someone who's an expert. Provides real food for thought.
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Posted 1 year ago
Very mixed in terms of the presenting skills of the ‘Maestro’s. Some may be experts in their fields but are not very personable. Also, I’m very disappointed that they have been trailing a photography course by Rankin but it is still yet to appear and nobody will tell me when it will.
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Posted 1 year ago
A good variety of courses taught by knowledgeable instructors who are enthusiastic about their subject.
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Posted 1 year ago
High quality production, both videos & course contents. A good selection of "Maestros" - some of them go into really interesting details along the few hours the course longs. So much so that it is a joy to watch the course video more than once.
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Posted 1 year ago
Brilliant tutors
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Posted 1 year ago
BBC Maestro is rated 4.5 based on 531 reviews