To that end, MasterClass announced today that Burton will teach a class on the power of storytelling. The Emmy, Grammy and Peabody-winning actor, director and beloved host of Reading Rainbow is devoted to helping MasterClass students to unleash their inhibitions and share deeper and more compelling stories. The class is exclusively on MasterClass where subscribers with an annual membership have access to more than 100 instructors and gain a feast of knowledge from experts across a multitude of fields from cooking, to dog training to sports to writing and more. “An award-winning actor, director, author, television host and one of the most beloved voices in storytelling, LeVar’s career has been defined by his ability to connect with and educate people of all backgrounds,” said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass in a statement. “In his class, he ignites member’s passion for words, empowers them to find deeper meaning in stories and enhances their communication skills to give voice to their own story.” Throughout the MasterClass, Burton will share his approach and philosophies to help empower people to activate their imaginations, rethink the way they approach communication and gain confidence as speakers. As Burton shares in his class, he been performing and public speaking for more than 45 years. “Every time I open my mouth in public, I’m nervous,” he says. He is committed to helping people overcome that fear. Burton also adds, “Fear is simply suppressed excitement.” The class will focus different formats from podcasting to acting and more. Burton will also teach how to connect with an audience and use performance to enhance skills. “Stories are the universal language of humanity,” says Burton. “Every one of us has a personal story to share, and in my class, I want to help members find those stories from within and have the courage to share them with the world.” Next, What Is Patreon and How Does It Help Support the Artistic Community?
