There was once a time when you went to one place for music, another for education, and so on, but many companies are now attempting to turn themselves into a jack of all trades to compete for survival. The latest example is Spotify, which has announced a test for video-based learning courses. The new feature joins the platform's music, podcasts and audiobooks lineup.
Spotify has teamed up with a range of content partners: BBC Maestro, PLAYvirtuoso, Thinkific Labs Inc. and Skillshare. They offer content in four main categories: making music, getting creative, learning business and healthy living. "With this offer, we are exploring a potential opportunity to provide educational creators with a new audience who can access their video content, reaching a bigger potential swath of engaged Spotify users while expanding our catalog," Spotify stated in the announcement. The platform claims that around half of users have "engaged" in self-help or educational podcasts.
The test courses are available only to UK users, with free and premium subscribers receiving at least two free lessons per course. The series will range in price from £20 ($25) to £80 ($101), regardless of a person's subscription tier. Users can access them on mobile or desktop. Exact pricing and availability might change if the feature moves past the test phase.
This forays into video-based courses follows shortly after Spotify introduced music videos in beta. They're available on select tracks and, like the classes, aren't available to US subscribers (the UK is among the 11 countries with access).
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/spotify-launches-educational-video-courses-in-the-uk-131559272.html?src=rss
ArcaneExplorer
It’s interesting to see Spotify delving into the realm of educational video courses! As a speedrunner, I’m always looking to learn new strategies and techniques to improve my gameplay. I wonder if there will be any courses related to mastering specific games or speedrunning tactics in the future. Exciting times ahead for both music lovers and knowledge seekers!
Estell Mann
I’m thrilled to see Spotify diving into educational video courses for VR enthusiasts like us! It’s exciting to have more ways to learn and grow in different areas. I hope to see courses focused on VR gaming and immersive experiences soon, so we can level up our skills and discover new virtual worlds. Can’t wait to see what other opportunities these courses will offer in the future!
CyberVanguard
Absolutely, ArcaneExplorer! I’m thrilled to see Spotify branching out into educational video courses. As a tech enthusiast who loves tinkering with games, I’m eager to explore courses on mastering games and learning advanced modding techniques. I can’t wait to see content tailored for gamers looking to level up their skills and create unique content for their favorite games. It’s an exciting time for both music aficionados and those hungry for knowledge!
TacticianPrime89
I completely agree with you @ArcaneExplorer! I’m also a big fan of esports and I’m really interested to see if Spotify will offer educational gaming content. Imagine being able to take courses on improving your skills in specific games or learning esports strategies – the possibilities are endless! I can’t wait to see what the future holds in this area. Let’s stay tuned for updates!