Usher Teaches The Art Of Performance

Tuition is 120, and applications are due Anytime.

Usher Teaches The Art Of Performance is a non-degree program that helps you improve your performance skills. It's a one-week program taught by Usher, an 8-time Grammy Award winner. You'll learn technical skills, career lessons, and advice on how to captivate audiences.

This program covers topics like polishing your acting skills, building a mindfulness routine, and unlocking musical creativity. You'll learn how to perform live and build your own brand. The program includes 16 video lessons and combines performance, business, and wellness topics.

After completing this program, you can pursue careers like performer, entertainment entrepreneur, or music producer. You could also work as a live event host or a content creator. These roles are available in the entertainment industry, including music, film, and television.

MasterClass, founded in California in 2015, delivers a premium online learning experience taught by world-renowned experts across arts, business, sports and science. The platform emphasizes cinematic production values and concise, example-driven lessons that make advanced techniques accessible and engaging for learners at many levels. With a catalog designed to inspire, MasterClass showcases how leading practitioners approach craft, career and creativity through demonstration and storytelling.

Each class combines pre-recorded lessons, downloadable workbooks and practical assignments so you can learn at your own pace while applying techniques immediately. The format suits self-directed study, creative practice and professional development; lessons are short enough to fit busy schedules yet substantive enough to support meaningful skill growth. An active learner community and curated collections help you explore related topics and sustain progress between sessions.

MasterClass is ideal for students seeking inspiration from high-profile practitioners or structured, example-led guidance to advance a hobby or career skill. It is particularly useful for creative fields, culinary arts, writing, entrepreneurship and performance, while many lessons offer transferable techniques for broader application. Accessible across devices and offering a library of 186 programs, the platform is a practical complement to formal study when paired with deliberate practice, feedback and community engagement.