Yo-Yo Ma – MasterClass – Teaches Music and Connection

Yo-Yo Ma – MasterClass – Teaches Music and Connection

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma teaches you how music can be a source of meaning, connection, imagination, and understanding.

Likely the world’s most recognizable cellist, Yo-Yo Ma has spent more than 60 years creating meaning through music. Now, the 18-time Grammy Award winner is sharing that experience with you. Whether or not you play an instrument, explore Yo-Yo Ma’s philosophy for embracing music’s emotional power, expand your self-expression and creativity, and develop a deeper appreciation for music’s ability to connect people and culture.

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Lesson1. Meet Your Instructor: Yo-Yo Ma.

Lesson2. What Is Music For?.

Lesson3. Finding Connection and Common Purpose.

Lesson4. Developing Creativity.

Lesson5. Performance: Bach, Suite no. 5, “Sarabande”.

Lesson6. Expressing Ourselves to Make an Impact.

Lesson7. Case Study: Balancing Structure and Emotion.

Lesson8. Case Study: Activating Conscious and Subconscious Expression.

Lesson9. Making Your Head, Heart, and Hands Work Together.

Lesson10. Adding Depth to Collaboration.

Lesson11. Bridging Arts and Sciences.

Lesson12. You Are Powerful.