“The courses are full of really good material and they are delivered by people you feel you know as they are in public life. They are easily accessible, have all the notes you need provided and you can go at your own pace. If you don't understand something you can go back over a module again. I can't praise BBC Maestro enough as the idea behind what they are doing is excellent for so many people and I do feel it gives my life an extra dimension and shows me new possibilities which is very encouraging. Thank you to all the contributors and thank you to BBC Maestro. You won't regret having a go I can promise you!”
“I watched my first BBC Maestro course about The Power of Breath by James Nestor. The content was wonderful and exceeded my expectations. James, the creator and presenter, was excellent and engaging. I look forward to enjoying more courses, and continuing to benefit from my first.”
“Inspiring, informative, educational, confidence boosting, I now have put the wheels into motion with the step to step guide, I feel very confident that I can and will make a success of my brand/business after listening to Stephen.”
“I have done three courses so far, two on writing and one on nutrition. The courses are well structured and packed with information. If you are expecting a step-by-step guide on how to complete tasks such as writing a novel then buy some good books. These courses are full of titbits, the secrets if you like, gained from a lifetime of knowledge in the subject. Ken Follet is an absolute master of his craft and it shows, as are others I've taken. You will need a pen and paper by your side to record initial ideas gained from the courses then you can use that to influence your work.
Can't wait to start on the rest. An absolute steal for the asking price. One course is worth the price of a subscription and I can't recommend BBC Maestro too highly.”
“Love Carol Ann Duffy's presence something about her makes me want to pay attention and complete the assignments. That said stopped lessons at 7 do to life overload looking forward to starting over at lesson 1 when calm and able to do my best.”
“A whole library of different learning options, much cheaper than adult education classes (if there are any running in your area) Lively, well presented”
“Maestro isn't just an online learning platform; it's a portal to the minds of absolute titans! Forget dry lectures and dusty textbooks - here, legends like Brian Cox unveil the secrets of acting alchemy, Gary Barlow dissects the anatomy of a hit song, and Billy Connolly unlocks the treasure chest of comedy.
Think Hogwarts for adults, with world-renowned experts as your eccentric, passionate professors. Each course is a masterclass in itself, meticulously crafted to ignite your inner spark, whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned enthusiast.
The 4K visuals are so stunning, that you practically feel the heat from Marco Pierre White's oven or the thrill of Edgar Wright's storyboard.
And the cherry on top? Downloadable course notes, packed with tips, tricks, and insights, ensure your learning extends far beyond the screen.
Maestro isn't just about acquiring skills; it's about igniting passions. It's a shot of creative adrenaline, a backstage pass to the workshops of genius. So, ditch the self-help gurus and join the ranks of the Maestro-trained.
Who knows, you might just find your own inner maestro waiting to be unleashed!”
“I bought a course from the platform that I found interesting. It indeed was very useful and it was worth it. But there are a couple of things that would make BBC Maestro an even better experience:
-Consider including subtitles from other languages, at least those that are more spoken like Spanish and French. My English is good enough for the course, but I had to doble check the meaning of some words from time to time. Having subtitles in other languages available would make the platform more accessible to other regions.
-The price might be a bit high. I was lucky enough to buy the course during the new years offer, and the deal was good, so I paid a reasonable prize. But the general pricing without any offers applied is a bit expensive in my opinion.
These are my suggestions.
Thank you.”
“Where else can you spend hours cooking curry with a Michelin-starred Indian chef, baking bread with Richard Bertinet or polishing up your vegetarian cooking with Marco Pierre White? Once the dishes are done I will switch to Rankin and then photograph them. There is a good range of courses here and as you would expect the production and sound are impeccable. It is really good value and will only get better.”
“I had the Writing Love Stories by Jojo Moyes as a Christmas present. Although it’s not interactive the lectures and back up notes are so useful. I had become completely stuck with my novel idea but this course has given me new impetus to revisit and complete it.”
“I loved it. Read James Nestor’s book and in this course he gave much more detailed info. As a yoga teacher I also appreciate his inclusion of yoga and other ancient breathing practices.”
Hi Susan,
Thanks for your feedback.
I can see that Sydney in our customer support team emailed you to resolve your login issues. Please feel free to go back to her or contact support@bbcmaestro if you're still experiencing issues.
Best,
Rebecca
“Rankin is a world-class photographer, and he passes on his knowledge in an easy to understand manner. My investment in his workshop is very well worth the money.”
“I never, in this day and age, seen such a bad player like the BBC mastro. This is not a cheap product, yet the player is horrible… there is no app, you cannot stream in a tv, only using a stupid internet browser. Come on, BBC! You can do muuuch better!
The catalog is also very poor. I loved the Alan Moore course, but there seemed to have nothing more.
If you want a good course catalog with famous people, I recommend Masterclass. If you want business courses, I recommend LinkedIn. If you want to learn for free from well renowned universities, Cursera and EDx… or from people like me and you, Udemy… but run away from BBC Maestro until they have a decent catalog and the minimum functional Player.”
Hi Leonardo,
Thanks so much for your feedback. We value every BBC Maestro customer, and would love the opportunity to help resolve some of the issues you mentioned.
It would be great if you could get in touch with our amazing customer support team at support@bbcmaestro.com and let us know a bit more detail about the technical problems you've experienced so that we can help.
We are working on improving our video player at the moment, and I hope this improves the experience for you.
Best,
Rebecca
