Learn From 6 Inspiring MasterClass Instructors

Serena Williams, Kevin Hart, and others share their secrets.

Is there anything more inspiring than learning from the best? Six preeminent Black voices share their insights on storytelling and embracing imperfection in these highlights from their MasterClass courses.

Kevin Hart’s lessons on laughter

Comedian, actor, and entrepreneur Kevin Hart translates his own painful life experiences into laughs in this practical and transformative class. He unpacks how humor can be a useful tool in times of stress or failure.

You got to be willing to be uncomfortable to get comfortable.

Guidance from the GOAT: Serena Williams

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams teaches you how to improve your game on and off the court. Packed with practical groundstroke instructions, as well as tips for mental toughness (which she believes is 70 percent of the game), this class demonstrates how to come back from impossible situations—something Williams has more than a little experience with.

You can’t rewind time, you can’t take that mistake back—but you can make it better.

Independent filmmaking 101 with Spike Lee

Visionary Academy Award–winning director Spike Lee brings you behind the camera for 19 lessons on the craft and cultural importance of filmmaking and storytelling. Learn how to carry a story from "idea-conception" through to scene-enhancing final edits. And get a behind-the-scenes look at how Lee brings diversity to the screen and to his sets.

The wrong actors, the wrong roles could turn out the wrong movie.

Naomi Campbell’s supermodel playbook

Conquer the catwalk with Naomi Campbell's Modeling Fundamentals class. The fashion icon, activist, and original supermodel's course provides industry insights on everything from casting calls to posing like a pro—but its biggest takeaway is about building the confidence to face life's challenges.

You cannot make it in this industry—you cannot make it in this life—without finding and cultivating some spark of confidence within yourself.

Find your drive to succeed with Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton, the most successful driver (and the first and only Black driver) to compete in Formula 1 racing, offers advice on igniting your passion and pushing beyond your limits. Hamilton reflects on his road to becoming a cultural icon—and the importance of using his platform to drive positive change.

Make time for you because that’s what really feeds your soul.

Issa Rae on creating outside the lines

From her award-winning web series to her acclaimed HBO series Insecure, Issa Rae has built a career as a creative powerhouse with a do-it-yourself ethos. In her course, you'll learn how to embrace imperfection, create authentic characters, and discover outside-the-box ways (inspired by her early experiences building hype online) to get your stories in front of an audience.

The ugly parts are kind of the best parts of a story because everybody has them.

And there are so many more inspiring instructors to explore on MasterClass. Check out courses from Simone Biles, Pharrell Williams, LeVar Burton, Samuel L. Jackson, Condoleezza Rice, more.