User Reviews
73 Testimonials
So glad I've found this app!
Richard252 · Dec 2025
The lessons, feedback, gamified approach, helpful information, and AI feedback make this app stand out. This is a great adjunct to having a live teacher. This will really stoke your motivation to become a better player.
Amazing
AnniePantsy5678 · Dec 2025
I’ve had a sentimental guitar for about 10 years and every time I try to pick it up (with or without an instructor) I put it right back down and lament how I wish it would just “come to me.” I’ve been playing with this app for three weeks now and have just gotten through all the chords!!! I’m PLAYING CHORDS!!! The app makes it addicting and fun and easy to learn. If you’ve been putting off picking up your guitar and you see this review… Pay for the app and start playing!! I’m telling you, it’s worth every penny and it’s the best thing that’s happened to me all year. Thank you Gibson! Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!
Finally gave it a real try and WOW
Aljasper · Nov 2025
As a middle-aged person learning guitar for the first time, this app intimidated me for too long. I finally decided to give it a sincere effort and am so glad I did. This is the best app I have used (and I have tried many different apps.) The lessons are well done and the quality of instruction is excellent. I really enjoy connecting my guitar and amp to the app, playing along with songs and lessons, and getting immediate and accurate feedback about my performance.
Hands down the best one out there
Bloubul3 · Nov 2025
Hands down the best app on the market today and I have advanced so much with this app. And now with the original tabs/chords, it’s literally my favourite app and I highly recommend this app for anyone. Simple to use and easy to follow.
From Beginner to Rocker!
gvvshbsbuhsbghgbus · Nov 2025
I used to be a horrible guitar player and now I just started playing this game to learn and now I’m rocking!
This one actually kept my interest!
Hidhgcdf · Nov 2025
I’ve taken private guitar lessons in the past but with the state of the economy, I wanted to find something more economical - that I would actually stick with. I’ve tried numerous online courses, and apps. This is the first one that has really held my interest. I love how interactive it is, and how much variety it has. I love that it “listens” to you and tells you how you’re doing. And believe it or not, I actually like that you have to do well enough on something to advance to the next section. It gives me a goal to reach for, which pushes me beyond “well it’s good enough.” I’m so happy with this app, and highly recommend it to others.
Started slow but now I can't stop
Kscyorkshire · Oct 2025
I started playing a little over a year ago with videos and other apps but progress was slow and haphazard. Then I tried this app and WOW…what a difference. I started with the solo track for the first few months and really started to get the feel for my guitar. It was not a race to finish for me so I did not move onto the next lesson until I was comfortable with the previous lesson. I then started the rhythm track and do a little of both each day. I am approaching 1m xp and can feel my abilities improving at a faster and faster pace. The new updates are fun but I do miss the video record option. Keep up the good work!
Love it! Support was super fast too
Hatters83 · Oct 2025
Love it. Developer also responded quickly to an issue with the app not working.
30 years playing and this still helped
Sordin · Oct 2025
I’ve played basic guitar off and on for the last 30 years. This app has not only helped me rediscover the joy of playing an instrument but has also taken my skills to new heights in a pedagogical and fun way. I even learned picking which is something I’ve always struggled with. And who doesn’t want to play a duet with Mark Knopfler? I really recommend it no matter your skill level. Invest in it and you invest in yourself. Have fun!
Frustrating but totally worth it
nodogg · Sep 2025
Challenging, frustrating and makes you want to quit. But it’s totally worth it to see what progress you make when you stick with it and see the results. Really good job, guys.
46 and learning for the first time!
MDHines57 · Sep 2025
46 years old and learning guitar for first time with app. I have zero musical background and thought this would be impossible! Best app I have paid for—well worth it.
Great app AND great support
120034874565 · Sep 2025
Not only is the app great, so is the support. Mentioned the small glitches and they promptly reached out to have them addressed. These were small glitches but the response was awesome. Highly recommend!
Tried several apps, this one's different
AntMac246 · Sep 2025
I tried several apps before settling on Gibson. It’s much better than the other apps in terms of lesson structure, technique content and song selection. Yes, some lessons are harder but with the slow down speed control and practice you’ll be surprised what you can achieve. My timing and technique are much improved because of the live lesson feedback when playing. They also regularly add new lessons and songs. So haven’t run out of choice in a year.
We love you Gibson ❤️
ArashRK · Aug 2025
We Love you ❤️ Most wonderful guitar learning app ❤️
Better than my high school teacher lol
BuscaVida · Aug 2025
Perfect! I wish I could have GIBSON’s app instead of my high school teacher!
So much content, always adding more
Pda123 · Aug 2025
Huge amount of content, instructional videos, songs, tabs, techniques… by far the best guitar training app I ever used. Updated constantly as well. Great job Gibson!
Didn't realize I was actually learning!
Tattooed_Joe · Jul 2025
I’ve learned so much from this app. Didn’t realize I was learning, was just having fun going through the lessons and learning songs, but my skills have greatly improved. I use the iRig HD X interface on an iPad while I Bluetooth the audio to a Spark 40 amp. Very rarely do I have any issues. If it ever does lag, a quick reboot of the app usually fixes it. I have so much fun on this app, can’t recommend it enough. It’s pricey, but you get a lot for your money, as long as you use it.
Practice isn't boring anymore
Jim789789 · Jul 2025
Great app! The lessons are really well done and organized. Having the songs in the background to play along to really helps and makes the usual boring practice a lot of fun.
Smooth, no lag, love the map system
Random Waeboo · Jul 2025
Articulate, easy to use, smooth, I didn’t spot any lag, most of the stuff is free (unlike the Fender app) and the whole map system is superb.
Helping me prep for my talent show! 💅
STARRR · Jul 2025
I love this app it very good and I have a talent show and it really helping me 💅 I did a 72 and my friend got a 75 WHITCH IS BETTER 👺👺 but app is very good.
Can't wait to get home and play
YauhenK · Jun 2025
Amazing and encouraging app! I tried another similar competition app, but quickly got bored. Gibson has very different approach, more details in theory, nice structure of lessons. I really always wait when I come back home and be able to launch it. Gaming style makes it fun to practice and don’t give up. Of course it’s probably not for advanced players, but for novices like me — you probably won’t find any other so motivational and fun lessons.
Finally an app that doesn't rush you
KristenM231 · Jun 2025
I’ve tried out a bunch of the different guitar apps and this one is hands down the best. I like that they don’t just throw you into using all 6 strings in the first two main courses or starting chords immediately. I think this approach actually gets you used to playing single strings quickly and pick up finger dexterity and speed that you’ll need before diving into more complex lessons. Design is great too with the ability to slow the speed and look at the whole tab before playing. I’m excited for the new music theory course too, which will help me better grasp what I’m playing.
Thank you for making music accessible
Jun 2025
Dear Gibson, Thank you so much for the service you provide, your app is absolutely wonderful and is a great jumping off point for aspiring guitarists, I found that my path would progress better with an in person teacher so I am choosing not to continue as money is tight and it's a little too expensive to do both. Your app is an absolutely amazing way to get new people into guitar and to have accessible lessons for people who aren't fortunate enough to have the luxury of paying a professional for lessons. I think it's one of the most wonderful things someone can do, making music accessible to the majority of the public and I find it very noble that you've created an app for that cause. Sometimes when we have very little hope, music is all we have. It's a beautiful thing to share it with everyone. The app is easy to use and easy to navigate and I think it's great for beginner guitarists in particular. I heard about it through a student and I myself am a little too old to say for sure, but I've noticed that the kids I teach that also play love how it feels a little like a video game. They find it more engaging than regular practice. Thank you so much for the services you provide and I hope you continue to teach many future rockstars for years to come
Started at 40, playing every day now!
rad_habits · May 2025
I bought a guitar the day before I turned 40. I had many people tell me why are you doing that you are starting way too late. I downloaded this app a week later and I have been playing for an hour or more every day for the past 30 days. It is so much fun. I love this app.
Way better than Justin Guitar honestly
Doc Andrews · May 2025
This Gibson learning app is amazing and it is light years ahead of the Justin Guitar lessons app. Yes I paid for both subscriptions to compare them. Lol. I wanted to make sure that I using my time efficiently. In short, I won’t be renewing my subscription to Justin no matter how cheap it is. For reference, I’m an adult beginner with no significant prior music experience other than signing karaoke with friends. With just one week’s worth of Gibson lessons, I am comfortably using 3 fingers and two strings. More to come for sure :). This app is rewarding and designed in such a way that practice is truly fun. The Ai interface and leaderboard makes it feel like practice isn’t work at all. It’s enjoyable, you get to anonymously compete with other beginners with earned practice points, and at the same time it challenges you to improve. Sometimes I find myself planning for a 30 minute practice time, then look up to see that 1.5 hrs has gone by. It’s rewarding. and I recommend it without reservation.
Still the best app out there
Mr_MarkH · May 2025
This is still the best app on the market. All features are awesome and customer support is fantastic. Highly recommended
Makes me want to pick up my guitar
El Padronez · Apr 2025
Simply the best guitar app out there. Makes me wanna pick up the instrument all the time.
The stop n go feature is a game changer
MrHealerMan · Apr 2025
At first it seems like it was tailored for electric guitars but you just have to choose the right lesson. I love the new stop n go feature. I love playing fast songs but its challenging to keep pace. With the stop n go feature it lets me correct my mistakes and actually learn from my mistakes instead of just playing over and over till i get it right.
Best app to learn guitar, period!
Kesnake · Apr 2025
it’s a the best app to learn guitar ! great job Gibson
Picked it back up after years, so glad I did
Indy1274 · Apr 2025
Really impressed with this app is really helped me to improve after I picked my guitar back up after a long pause. Helps me focus and gives me structure. Lots of new stuff on there all the time. Well worth the money.
Still finding new stuff a year later!
Doc 50 Cal · Mar 2025
I chose the Gibson App last year on my birthday to learn something I’ve wanted to do for years and I’m STILL finding things in the App I didn’t know were there! This App seriously has MORE INFORMATION than you can imagine! Professional input, guides to take you through everything from theory to technique…and I PROMISE you can’t get this much info and instruction anywhere else for such a good price!!!! Gibson has set the bar and then exceeded it!!! Subscribe now and get to work…you won’t be disappointed!!!!
Transferred my subscription same day
Mike75044 · Mar 2025
I had purchased a new device and needed to transfer my subscription. I reached out to their support service. They quickly responded and had me up and going within the day.
Feel like a guitar hero fr
Trip at knight · Mar 2025
This app makes me feel like a guitar hero fr
Way more fun than Fender Play
MT Mind · Feb 2025
If you are looking for a fun interactive guitar learning app, this is excellent. I have used both this and fender play. While the Fender app is good, the lessons often times felt tedious. These lessons are fun and more like playing guitar hero. So far I am enjoying this app a lot.
Got me over my YouTube learning hump
Avalanche Driver Too · Feb 2025
I am really enjoying the app. It really took me over the hump I have been in from self-learning on YouTube over the past few years.
Just me, my guitar, and the app
Tico52 · Feb 2025
I have about 3 months with the app, every time I gets me submerge into a different world where only my guitar, the song, and I are there. Completely fascinated with app, the lessons’ structure, and with the coaches. And yes, I have improved on my guitar skills. Thank you
So fun! Go for it
J_V_Nolan · Jan 2025
This app is so fun. I’ve been getting back into the guitar and recently got an electric guitar. This has so many lessons and guides for keeping me interested. Go for it.
So fun as a beginner!!
Strength17! · Jan 2025
So fun to learn on this app! I’m a beginner I’m so enjoying learning. It’s so easy to learn on this app. I recommend it!!
More progress in weeks than 20 years
pacman180 · Jan 2025
Had been stuck playing the same few songs, riffs and chords for years(decades even). Difficult to find time for lessons between work and family life. Have had this app for a few weeks and my playing is progressed more in that time than the last 20 years! Absolutely brilliant and really enjoying rocking along with my favourite Guns and Roses tunes! Keep up the good work!
Easy to pick up, awesome fun!
Linj2014 · Jan 2025
Great for learning guitar, easy to pick up and awesome fun!
Zero experience to playing with confidence
Suburban Assassin · Dec 2024
This app is amazing. Easy to understand and use. In a few short weeks, had some basics down to start playing with confidence. I had zero guitar experience except for a few failed attempts to learn back in college. The apps approach to learning is great and you can go real deep into music theory if you choose to. The team running the app also does a great job adding new music across varying skill levels, keeping things fresh, exciting and challenging.
Can't read music but I'm learning fast!
Big gun72 · Dec 2024
I cannot read music. This app makes learning the guitar very easy. I have struggled for years and with the app my progress is skyrocketing.
Perfect for my ADHD brain
Gordo419 · Dec 2024
As a self proclaimed "noodler" for years, no lessons, either inline or in person, kept me interested. As a person with adult ADHD, I need constant input and feedback. This app gives me that. I log in 5 times a week, and always spend at least an hour enjoying the experience.
Less forgiving = better habits
maAdaAaaa · Nov 2024
I used youscian for many years and I can play guitar. Youscian is a great app in its own right, however this app is really stressing the importance of working out bad habits. For example this app is less forgiving and is forcing me get more accurate on my fretboard. I can already tell that my timing and overall control on the fretboard is more accurate already after One day of practice… and this is just running through the beginning tutorial. Very happy.
Two days in and my fingers hurt so good!
Swisher89 · Nov 2024
I have been playing for just two days now and have never wanted to make my fingers bleed more in my life!! Great app for beginners, with a lot of tips and tricks along the way.
Downloaded by mistake, best accident ever
MarkGorm · Nov 2024
Downloaded by mistake and paid for a year but the best purchase I made. This app will do what it says and help you with your playing abilities. It makes it fun to learn along the way. Thanks for a great app
Love this learning process!
Jumping indoors · Nov 2024
I like this learning process thank you very much!
Almost 50, first time learning, loving it!
Kits to Kradles Nursery · Oct 2024
I am close to 50 yo, female and just learning how to play the electric guitar for the first time. This is the easiest instrumental app that I have ever used! It’s actually fun to play all of my favorite songs from the 80s right from the beginning! Being able to play along with my favorite songs, even in the first and second lesson made learning fun and easy. This app really keeps me wanting to come back and continue learning! I never thought it could be this fun! I really don’t feel like a beginner at all! In just the first two lessons , I felt like I was actually playing my guitar. I was also worried about how quickly I would learn as I age, but this feels like it is so easy with this app. It has been worth every penny!
Use it every day, seeing real growth
TRF CHAMP · Oct 2024
This is the best app I have found yet! I do it every day and I have had amazing growth and it is cheaper than the other apps!
Drummer for 15 years, now learning guitar!
201 Meco · Oct 2024
I played the drums for 15 years loved it and always wanted to learn the guitar but it was intimidating to me. Never ended up taking formal classes and the money my dad spent on a squire strat went out the window all those years ago. Im 27 now just picked up a guitar have been using youtube and tabs but this is by far the most fun ive had and most progress ive seen playing an instrument since i picked up a set of drumsticks. Its legit like a video game ill recommend it to everyone and im having the time of my life playing even the most basic stuff here. Shoutout Gibson man this is revolutionary stuff!
Like Guitar Hero but with my real guitar
vml.47 · Sep 2024
Feels like playing Guitar Hero, but with a real guitar that picks up everything you play—every string, every fret. I already play guitar, but the app gives me some great tips. I can spend hours practicing now, which never happened before. So happy I found it!
30 years stuck, finally learning lead
Shawshawk · Sep 2024
I’ve been playing guitar for over 30 years and felt very stuck, I always wanted to learn lead and riffs but wasn’t really sure where to start. I find this app genuinely great at getting me out of a learning hole.
Love how Gibson starts you off
Mandie Simpson · Sep 2024
I tried Simply Guitar first and it was not helpful to me. I love that Gibson starts with fingers and positioning and then strumming. Before trying to make chord shapes. It’s a little pricey but I think well worth every penny. And I love learning to play along with some of my favorite song
This is my main learning source now
Jugón83 · Aug 2024
One of best apps I ever used. This is my main Learning source. Strongly recommended but it could be interesting to include an evaluation of your level indicating the results
No tutor needed, just the app
tmannazy · Aug 2024
I learnt playing guitar and understanding tips around guitar using this app. It’s a great beginner friendly app without any need for a tutor or instructor.
Tried several apps, this is my fave
dittmer2002 · Aug 2024
I've tried several apps to learn guitar and this app is my favorite. I highly recommend it.
A year and a half in, on advanced now!
David Q. Irwin · Aug 2024
I started a year and a half ago and am already on the advanced courses. This app is incredible. Love the scale workouts and all the new guides, please keep them coming. Using an iRig 2 to wire in to the app, the effects are really nice. Bring back Metallica and Pink Floyd though, please!
3 years and still using it daily
Jabbamundo · Jul 2024
This app is awesome and even though there are so many out there and lots of lessons on YouTube that are free. The way the lessons are structured in this app from basic finger picking and chords, learning your favourite songs in basic and advanced versions makes progression so so easy. I’m a beginner and I highly recommend this app. It’s not free but so worth the spend. I’ve had it now for 3 years and will keep using it. It’s very professionally done and well put together.
Wish I could give more than 5 stars
Mr_MarkH · Jul 2024
I wish I could give more stars. Hands down, the best app for learning guitar and everything you need to know without feeling overwhelmed.
App keeps getting better!
Fugitive broadcast · Jul 2024
If you’re a beginner or want to get better at guitar, you’ll benefit from this app a lot! I’d suggest adding the famous songs package. It’s getting much better every day with new guides and songs.
Only one that helped when I was stuck
IvaniusMeta · Jun 2024
I have tried many play-along guitar learning apps and this is the only one that helped me when I was stuck. Really smart way of learning scales.
Chicago Blues course is 🔥
easy to learn! · Jun 2024
Great instructors that do an amazing job of breaking down songs into learnable chunks. The gaming version for the tabs is really useful. I think my timing got better ha ha. The Chicago Blues course on this app is a fav!!
20 years with a guitar, finally learning
321Supras · Jun 2024
I’ve had a guitar for 20 years and nothing stuck—books, Udemy, YouTube, nothing. I’ve been using this for two weeks now and am seeing real progress. Started at 80–90% of notes and improving quickly. Went back to beginner lessons and I’m 100%ing songs on the first try. It’s spendy, but cheaper than a teacher and it works. Starts you slowly: E string, then B, adding frets, fingers, etc.
Finally found structure for my noodling
smittyshooter · Jun 2024
After years of just noodling finally found an app that gives me the structure needed to actually progress in my guitar playing.
Me and my son are both learning!
hfpjr1963 · May 2024
Me and my son are both using this app and it’s great! I never thought I could play guitar but I’m already playing chords and strumming in less than 6 months!! Love it!
Was skeptical, but wow it works
Runner512 · May 2024
I subscribed in July 2025 and was skeptical at first, but it has been amazing. I’ve tried nearly all online options. This app is different and offers immediate feedback on notes and rhythm. Wonderful videos, lessons broken into sections, huge song selection. It’s fun, but you still need to practice—a lot.
Fixed my issue in 24 hours 🤘
Natedzl1234 · May 2024
I had an issue with my bill and the app glitching out. Matthew and the service team had everything fixed and up and running within 24 hours. Excellent customer service. A++. And the app is awesome as well 🤘😎
Feeling so much more confident now
Superkid79 · Apr 2024
This has been a great app learning to play the guitar, learning a new skill, and expanding my current knowledge. The tips and tricks are great and I am feeling much more confident in my playing.
Excited to play again after years off
Triplsiks · Apr 2024
Picked guitar back up after a bit of an absence. This is making me excited to play again.
Better player AND having fun
ElRojoMachine01 · Apr 2024
It has not only made me a better player, but also helped with fun and motivation. Just stick with it.
Love the game-like approach
Crpcp09 · Mar 2024
I started using this app about a month ago, and it has made my progress on guitar so much easier to see! I love being able to select a song and learn in a game-like way. Without being a gimmick either! Streaks keep me eager to play daily.
2 weeks > years of noodling
JEPESP · Mar 2024
I’ve noodled with guitar for years, took lessons, tried learning on my own. This app’s structure finally made it click. I learned more in 2 weeks than in years.
Wish this existed 20 years ago!
DanZap209 · Jan 2024
I wish this app was around 20 years ago!