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Fender Play: Learn Guitar Positive Reviews

Adult learnerAs an adult learner I have found the fender app/website to be extremely useful. I can play it on any device i have and the video/audio quality is never subpar. That means i can take my guitar anywhere and play lessons from my phone, which is helpful when I have a bit of free time in between the events in my day. The instructors and instructions are clear and I like the fact they show a variety of camera angles when teaching chords and techniques. Best of all, I can revisit each video as many times as a need to, work at my own pace, and move ahead when i feel new information might be helpful to mastering previous techniques or to add variety. Overall, excellent job Fender. One MAJOR request that I have since I am coming from previous experiences playing piano and vocals, is that you provide lessons on how to transpose music from standard notation to tab and back again so I can use the music book i have collected over the years to play the songs I love. Thanks again Fender!.Kissters20Version: 5.1.0

Great App for budding intermediate guitaristStarted playing guitar at the beginning of Covid. I haven’t put it down since. This is my second ‘self taught’ app I’ve used and I feel like this is progressing my skills and ability to the next level. Pros: - Video instruction for virtually every type of lesson, song, etc. This was huge for me and helped me grasp concepts and figure placements much quicker). - Logical and robust course design with real world considerations. Lessons aren’t limited to guitar technique. Courses range from music reading, knowing your guitar, theory, amp and tone, and so much more. Basically everything you need to become a competent guitarist (at least from my understanding as to what that is at this stage in the game...lol). - Along w/ Video instruction there you can view preset tones for a given song or lesson, tabs, chord diagrams, and effect playback speed. Cons: - Lots of content but not a good way to organize what’s relevant outside of the course structure. (For Developers/UX designers PLEASE SEE SUGGESTION below) Suggestions: - Develop a way for a user to organize content relevant to him or her. Right now you can ‘Love’ a piece of content and it’s saved in your favorites in the order of when you ‘Loved’ a particular piece of content. This becomes next to useless the more items you have tracked (I.e. various lessons, songs, etc.) It would be BETTER if you could create folders or some type of personalized lesson plan..StuckInJapanVersion: 3.0.0

Fender Play is incredibleFender Play is a great option for learning electric guitar. There are songs, chords, and, unlike Simply Guitar, it actually teaches you tablature. There is one bug, however, and that’s sometimes when I play a video for a course, it glitches and plays the audio from the start while continuing to play the audio from where I’m at, and the video is just frozen. I just restart the app when that happens, but if you could fix it that would be great. Anyway, I just wanted to say I found an easier way to play Enter Sandman, the third riff on the course I’m currently doing. You play open low E 3 times, then you play the 6th fret on low E, then the 5th fret, then repeat, but on each repeat play the first low E 4 times. That’s how I found it easier to play. Can you see why I call myself the Overranter? Sorry for making you read, whoever sees this..The OverranterVersion: 7.3.2

It is the best!I am so happy about this app but one thing about it is that it cost $50 a month after your 2 week trial but other that that it is the best way to learn your ukulele I definitely recommend it to you it has been my 3 week of learning the ukulele and I have been taking my time I usually practice every other day after school I am now learning to transition into different notes and the best part is you can ask questions to who ever is teaching you I am a little bit weird but I like to play my ukulele backwards and they said it is ok as long as I tone it backwards so I did and I am having no trouble with this app what so ever they also show videos on how to do everything step by step I definitely recommend this to you and if you get this app I really hope you love it as much as I do!.Livey2018Version: 2.7.2

Good Learning PlatformI have been enjoying Fender Play for some time now. I like the large number and variety of songs and riffs it offers. There are a number of Live programs featuring players who discuss interesting topics related to playing guitar. I also appreciate the inclusion of Bass and Ukulele. I play ukulele, and while I don’t play bass these lessons help me better understand rhythm. Some lessons feature a simplified version of songs. That’s helpful, but I wish the lesson would also include the original version. The teachers do a great job of counting notes to help in playing songs. I do wish there was an option to include notation as well as tablature. While I can easily find songs, I sometimes have difficulty navigating the menu. Finally, Fender Play offers a great way to preview the vast lineup of instruments Fender has to offer. All in all, Fender Play is a very good learning platform..Brian1m1Version: 6.3.1

Learning made easy-erWhat’s to like so far (a few weeks in), for guitar only? Instructors speak clearly and visuals that accompany them are usually really good. As an example, seeing front and top views of the fretboard while they play really helps one see where the fingers go when. Also great is the review function, I don’t love turning my phone’s mic on for apps, but this is great that it listens and grades you, so use it. Use of tablature is welcome as well as the scrolling chords by name. Strum along in time. Some things that seem off? Settings for “counting in” happen with some types of exercises but not others, regardless of the settings I change. Also, the measures themselves in certain exercises aren’t physically/visually the same width so the time keeping aspect “speeds up” and “slows down” in an odd way. I know even sheet music sometimes doesn’t stay consistent- but for learning purposes it does make it harder to keep a consistent pace. I understand price and value are highly variable-this is the most expensive app I have purchased on my phone. Also, I did try to use the Fender purchasing discount at a dealer and they had never heard of it-so maybe spreading that good word would be a good thing to save us some money supporting Fender. Over all a great app that I hope keeps me growing my skills for a long time to come..JJacy1Version: 5.8.0

Good but dryI’m a light intermediate bassist after 6 months but want to get better. I started with this app to see about picking up things I may have missed and work on improvement. I am *very* glad that I did not start my bass learning with this app. While technically ok, it doesn’t really pull you into the feel of the music and the fun of playing. It also breezes over a lot of things that actually take some work to learn, while spending too much time in other areas. And at times it really feels like it’s a long Fender advertisement (which is ok, but there’s more out there!) Overall, this app is just not nearly as enjoyable and motivating as it could be to get you hooked playing a new instrument. The app is heavy on technique - which is good, but at least early on is very light on theory or assumes vocabulary and scale knowledge that you may or may not have. I also find their reliance on just tabulature notation alone to be disconcerting. Tab has lots of good things about it but really misses a lot, especially when trying to teach rhythm. Luckily, there are lots of places out there to learn more. I started learning with Josh Fossgreen’s BassBuzz - and am very happy that I started there. There are also other good folks out there for beginning lessons. After you have some comfort, come back and pick up things that maybe you missed before, and use this app to get better..TahoeFlyerVersion: 3.0.0

A must for new guitaristIf you are new to the guitar do not hesitate and get Fender Play. If you are early intermediate do get it. Playing a new instrument does not happen overnight. There are truly no shortcuts and an effort on your part will be required along with lots of patience. At first results are slow, so buckle up. Fender Play will help you get the ball rolling. It will start your journey with basics and offer you material to get satisfaction. To its credit, fender play has many instructors to teach you fundamental techniques and the moment you begin to progress you will lots of songs to play. But, if you are a newbie, remember it all starts with small bites and patience and perseverance. Stick with Fender Play and without doubt you will succeed..Graphic funkVersion: 3.4.0

Old guy trying to learn to playFender Play has been the BEST instruction for someone like me in my mid to late 50’s trying to learn to play guitar. I have had fender play just over a year now and it’s been great being able to repeat or move on if I feel ready or even sometimes just feeling I need to move on to do something new. My fingers aren’t the best in transition, but I can tell that I have gotten better in the last year by quite a bit. I’m just still very raw I guess due to my age and never having played before. I love the instructors throughout all the levels and I love that all the lessons are like quick hitters and then you practice and then they teach you a riff from so many different songs. I just hope I can see this through and actually be playing someday even this late in my life..PjspeareVersion: 4.7.0

Great place to start!I am completely new to learning an instrument other than the 2 weeks in Jr. high on a sax., so when I was given a Epiphone SG and an amp because I have always been curious to play I was like now what? I started browsing and searching the net and found descent reviews of Fender play and I was familiar with their name of guitars so I tried the trial and after it was over signed up and have been moseying along ever since. I can go at whatever pace I need for the week the hard part is trusting in the method but if you let go and just do the modules it will start to come together. I also got a basic theory book on rock and blues helps set up a practice regiment with Fender play..Td4wg77Version: 4.7.0

Surreal and Awesome!Its a surreal experience! Feeling as if the instructor is truly sitting in the room with you. I really appreciate the abillity to go back to the basics and remind myself the core rules/lessons. Being able to search for a specific song, chord, etc.. Is awesome! Knowing the lesson is being given by a well vetted individual, TRULY ROCKS! Making a very efficient use of my time. I have not used the sound downloads as I do not have an electric guitar. I highly look forward to the day I have a GT series amp. and an electric guitar! The Fender Tune App is by far the best Ive used, and is extrememly helpful! I have thoroughly enjoyed my time even with an entry level acoustic. Thank You FENDER!!!.Wild West RoosterVersion: 6.1.0

Rewarding but flawedI’ve been learning for about 2 weeks from the app and I’ve been getting quite annoyed by the videos themselves. They’re unresponsive at time when trying to rewind, pause or to even access the video controls. And that when the video controls are up, the block the chord progressions. It makes it worse that you can’t pause the video without blocking the progressions. I’ve also been having trouble with the app loading up, but none of the content appearing, and only for it to crash when tapping the “levels button.” Other than these specific annoyances the information is remarkably good. You learn with a mixture of slow exercises to then utilize them in songs. All while practicing various other things.GuywhoneverhascashVersion: 2.6.4

Login Problems & Subscription ProblemIn all it’s a great app, when it lets you log in. I finally decided to get a subscription so I choose plan. Got a message stating that signing up for the subscription was successful. Next window pops up asking to choose a plan or sign in. So each time I signed in It kept displaying the message, Choose a plan. And I check my subscription list in my settings and it shows up as currently subscribed to Fender play. I already contacted customer support and I have yet to hear back. The four stars are for when it works and let’s you sign in. When it was free it worked very well. So if it’s ok with Fender let go back to the free trial at least then it let me login..Neer Do wellVersion: 4.10.0

Love it, but can you add 7-String lessons as wellThis app has help me move from playing in private to not being embarrassed at all to play in front of people (on bass and guitar). All in the span of two years. I now have my kids using it, and I love being able to switch paths easily and learning the songs, which helps me write my own songs. Will there ever be a 5-String bass and 7-String guitar lesson added? I have a 5-String bass and learned through experimenting how to incorporate the B string. I plan on getting a 7-String guitar, and it would be great to have pros show me, to avoid experimenting. Would take nothing away from the app, here’s an extra ⭐️.TuckaveliVersion: 3.4.0

Good but seems like better options out thereI’m a beginner, and while I like fender play, it’s missing a couple things that would make it much better. A simple thing is that the tabs don’t scroll along with this lesson, or auto scroll when you practice on your own. Consequently, you can’t see the sheet music while you’re playing along. You can only see one line at a time. It’s a simple thing but has really hampered my progress. Also I don’t know why they don’t include the lyrics along with the tab, they even say how you should sing along with the song, but don’t make that available to you. I signed up for the full year, and now I regret it because I think I’d rather try something like yousician that gives you feedback as well as has these other features..Osiris42Version: 2.1

Just started itSo it looks good. I am a new to the guitar and I’m am excited about learning. This ap seems like it’s made to accommodate even the slowest learners. Some improvement, I use this app on my phone and in practice mode the screen doesn’t turn sideways. This is a hide problem because the music sheet is small and harder to read. Rotate it so it’s mandatory and let the music sheet run across the screen (from right to left). Have a stationary colored bar align with the notes you’re suppose to play when you’re suppose to play them. Please add an option where I can play with the song so I know what I’m suppose to sound like. It could be a simple switch. Either play with or without the music. Thank you for the app..LAMMRODVersion: 2.12.2

Thank you! Fender play.From the onset let me extend my apologies for any grammatical errors that make the reading of his review 😁 The fender play app has allowed me to pursue a life’s ambition of learning to play the guitar by permitting in-home training at a pace and schedule that fits into the craziness that is home life. One of the greatest benefits of the training stems from the requirement to take a few moments out of each crazy day of thing called life and focus on myself ( not something I am good at ). The lessons are not only helping me learn to play also develop a greater level of “Mindfulness” and innermost peace, if put for the briefest moment 🤦‍♂️ Thank you Fender.Becoming MindfulVersion: 4.0.1

Nicely paced instruction but okay appFender’s instructional pace is nice and they really get down to the nuts and bolts of how to play music but the app is lacking. Most egregious of all is the streak counter. Most times, it fails to update itself or have the correct date or number of practice sessions. I’ve found that if I kill the app entirely and then practice, it is usually right but weeks have passed where I didn’t get credit for practicing. This is fine but kind of weird that a function that they push with marketing campaigns and push notifications doesn’t work. Other than that, I think allowing the video to be put into the corner so that I can focus on the sheet music would be helpful. I use my iPad while practicing and more than half the screen is obfuscated by the video and I can’t see ahead to the next set of chords are unless I take my hands off the guitar to scroll. The app is a nice cross platform app, though. It rarely crashes and the design is really nice. Of course I wish it hooked into my guitar interface and listened to see if I was hitting notes correctly but I know that’s a heavy ask for a cross platform app..Big fan of the downgradeVersion: 2.11.0

Excellent AppThe Fender Play app is extremely well made and organized. I decided to pick up guitar during the lockdown and this app has lessons that are a good size where you feel meaningful progress can be made while still being able to pause whenever you like. The video instructions are quite well done. Being able to review previous videos and training material is a great plus. The app also seems to offer plenty of tutorials on how to play songs. I haven’t spent much time on those since I still a beginner but they seem equally well done as the rest of the app..Stev2k17Version: 2.12.3

The BEST App For Guitar!I have an electric guitar (Fender Squire Strat) and I love it! When you get the starter package, it comes with a 3-month membership card. The lessons are short and straightforward. I only have to pause 1-3 times per video depending on how fast they go (I don’t arch my fingers as well as they do). I haven’t had any trouble. There is a cool mark as done feature just in case you know a lesson or two’s worth of stuff, you can skip it. The app also asks how much knowledge you have. I have ADHD and haven’t been able to put the guitar down! I would rate it ♾/10! Would recommend! Thank you so much Fender!.GUNslingRORYVersion: 3.5.0

Great app, great learning materialsI don’t write reviews often but this app made me want to do it. As a software engineer by day, I have to say that this app is well made and it’s so rare to see a non-tech companies having really good and easy to use mobile apps. Bravo, Fender Play team! As a beginner guitar player, I love lessons the app provides, they give you structured knowledge that you can transform into skills with great practice modes following the lessons. The process of learning guitar is so enjoyable with Fender Play. Additionally to that I really love their live streams which help you to immerse yourself into the world of guitar playing..ZiflexVersion: 5.1.0

Do the right thing!I wanted to give an update that I was contacted by a Fender and they did do the right thing and I got my membership back +6 months so thank you Fender! I purchased an annual membership back in October. I’ve used it since then and then all of a sudden they lost my account my email no longer shows up in their System so halfway through my subscription I no longer have access. I emailed them the receipt and proof I have a subscription but they’re like oh we can’t find your email so you’re out of luck. When I ask for to cancel there’s still gonna keep my money for a subscription I can’t use! This is so disappointing because I was really enjoying it😟 They need to do the right thing and create an account for at least six months so I can get my moneys worth. Again this is very disappointing I was really enjoying the app and I was learning how to play the guitar but this kind of service they just don’t even seem to care..ARWest6671Version: 3.2

From drums to bass in a few easy (and informative) lessons 👍Fist and fore most, I’m a drummer, but after missing out on a few paying gigs because I couldn’t play any other instruments... I picked up the the bass. I figure I would stay with the rhythm section, plus for ever 10 guitar players there’s maybe 1-2 bassist. But I digress ...this fender online class is really informative with easy to follow instructions and instructors that seem to really enjoy the instrument. So for anyone how’s looking for an online instruction class for the beginner or even those who’ve needed to add a little something to their playing, check out this class..The lifetime studentVersion: 1.8.4

Excellent app, so far so goodI am brand new to guitar. So far I like this app. It is what I needed — lesson plans that start from zero and progress rapidly. How I use it is on my Apple TV using the airplay option. That, however, doesn’t work for the audio only practices. So I need to disable airplay in order to get the audio out on my phone. Given these lessons are also available on the Fender website, I can imagine making an Apple TV app for very minimal effort (if you need help, reach out to me :-). I know market analysis will tell you only a small fraction of users do it this way but those of us on Apple TV would be forever grateful and I promise it can be done in one day (including App Store submission)..GenzebVersion: 2.19.0

I’ve been looking for a way backThrough this app, Fender has made it possible for me to re-learn how to play guitar and bass. I enjoyed playing so much throughout my teens and early twenties, then real life hit hard. Being a parent, undergrad/grad school, and working full time has taken away so much of my free time, but now I can have my lessons without having to travel. Moreover, I can dedicate at least an hour a day to practice now, and I have an extra incentive to practice with the weekly prize drawings. This experience brings a lot of missed fun back into my day. Thank you Fender!.GregBN82Version: 3.8.0

Super great app for people of all skills!So I would consider myself an intermediate player and I got a card for this app that came with my Fender Acoustic. So i decided to try it and it’s absolutely amazing! I didn’t think I could learn so many recognizable riffs in just a couple hours. My only real complaint though is the feedback mode. It’s a great system but it only works once and I have to close out the app to get it to work, which is a bit annoying. Overall, great app to learn not just guitar but music theory, and i know bass and ukelele is in there too! ez 5 stars.OssbhebshbhVersion: 5.7.1

Bought a subscription but stuck in select a plan screen - editI recently purchased the annual subscription for Fender Play. However, whenever I go back to the app, it tells me to choose a subscription and won’t let me go further. After clicking, again, the annual subscription a message pops up saying: “You are currently subscribed to this”. Edit: took time to get the subscription but eventually it worked. App works great, and as a beginner, it is quite helpful. Will update when I am further into the program..LoL XD 2018Version: 4.3.0

Awesome appThis is an awesome app! We bought a guitar for my son for Christmas, his guitar came with three months free lessons with this app. We started yesterday, it’s so easy to understand and follow. No getting frustrated because they advance too fast. The lessons are broken down into bite size pieces, followed by a round of practicing what you just learned. They make it exciting enough by throwing you some new techniques so you don’t get bored. I’m highly enjoying learning guitar with him and this is THE perfect app to use (I also highly suggest getting their tuner app, works great).Mystic108Version: 4.3.0

Great all the way aroundAfter trying many online programs and not being impressed I was a little skeptical. I thought for the price, it would be low risk to try. I have to say I’m impressed. I have been playing for years off and on but have not played in a few years. I started at the beginning which is geared for absolute beginners. Everything is explained and visual examples in the video on how to play in each lesson. The warm up exercises are are great also. There are a few things I learned that I did not get in earlier lessons. It’s definitely worth checking out..Bdef 1Version: 2.19.0

What’s Not To Love?You get to learn guitar in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace? This is an amazing program! The lessons are in bite sized pieces making it easy to squeeze lessons in whenever you’re able. I love that the lessons work on various parts of guitar playing. My steel strings were tough to get used to, but I finally have healthy callouses and am forging ahead. I’m so happy I discovered Fender lessons via their three month free program offered during shelter in place orders. Nice to create a silver lining during a worldwide pandemic. I especially love the fender community and the note sharing on Facebook!.Thistle360*Version: 2.14.0

Pretty fun for an old guyI didn’t know where to start when I decided to learn how to play the guitar. So I went to a pawn shop and bought a 50 dollar guitar and then found the Fender app. This thing is great. I can use it once a day or three times a day. It is ready whenever I have time and the lessons start just where I need them to start, right at the beginning. So having turned 61 years old I have found something that I am clearly horrible at that I plan to get better at. That’s pretty cool for an old guy and the Fender app is making it possible..Classic JazzVersion: 2.6.3

Another RequestI’m enjoying the app; however, it is difficult to follow the tabs, even on my iPad Pro, because the video takes more than half the screen. Online, via the website, when you scroll up on the tags, the video minimizes and gives you a larger view of the tabs, which makes following along so much better. How is it that the online version has more features than the app? Also, it sure would be nice if the tabs were synchronized with the video, at least then I wouldn’t need to try scrolling as much. That being said - my fingers hurt, so I must be doing something right..DocSalchowVersion: v2.4.1

Broke after updatingWas loving this app until the latest update. I opened the app to do my lessons for the day and it acts like I don’t have a subscription anymore. I bought an annual subscription not through the app and now it wants me to buy one through the app. I can access my account on the fender website just fine but the app won’t. I tried the restore purchase link but it does nothing. Will leave this one star until it gets restored. Update It has been fixed.SlicktheLinehandVersion: 6.0.2

Needs more music.For what it is; it’s a great app to learn from, but what I hate is the lack of varied music genres: pop, rock, blues, and country are wide terms for music, and their over all choice of songs is lacking. Especially in the rock department, as far as I could find because of a lack of an actual search option: I couldn’t find any Metallica, FFDP, and only a few AC/DC if I remember correctly. I guess I’m just mad that Fender bought, then shut down Riff Station. I hadn’t found any other app that allowed you to learn the very basics of any song from my obscure favorite of Der Erste Schritt with it’s beautiful acoustic to literally anything Linkin Park. I’d gladly pay the subscription if they had an eighth of the songs..Sparten 459Version: 1.5.1

Making it easier to follow alongI recently bought my 1st guitar a squire strat fender, I love almost everything about this app. Only thing is when the instructor is telling playing music with us we have to listen to them tell us to switch vs reading the chords. It’s extremely hard playing my guitar and the instructor playing his and trying to listen to his voice for the change. We should be able to read them music as we are playing not just hear the instructor. Maybe adding the chords to the bottom on the video so it is much easier keeping up and following along..SonnydougVersion: 1.4.4

For those intermediate playersIf your like me, you have some experience with the guitar. You know barr chords, you know a lot of songs and you want to take that next step. This is not the app to take that next step. This app is for people who have never played guitar in their life before. I downloaded this app to find out that for me, everything was too easy. In the beginning of the lessons, sometimes the instructor will play a really cool lick that I would like to learn but instead, you do the very basic version of what he just did. I felt like he/she just teased me in that moment. FOR BEGINNERS, I TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS APP. But when you want to take that next step, go somewhere else..Mr.BigboyVersion: 2.11.3

Great App - Excellent supportI’m just learning - never played guitar before - and this app has given me a very good start. The video lessons are clear and easy to follow , but it does help if you can capture the streams (use a video stream capture app on your laptop) so you can isolate segments of the videos and replay and study more closely on QuickTime . I first gave it a four star rating because I had trouble getting in touch with support (I may have made a mistake entering my email address in the web form) but I’m upgrading my four star rating to FIVE big stars - because the support team is excellent ..JwiechaVersion: 1.2.1

Great experience, Thanks FenderI took advantage of the free download opportunity during the pandemic, being confined to home, and an attempt to keep my sanity. The course was awesome, going at my own pace, with access to instructors and simple straight forward modules. Ive attempted many times over the years to learn a musical instrument, finally settling on a Ukulele. While struggling, with finger dexterity issues, I’ve found the fender play app has improved both my arthritis and memory. Thank you! Now, the monthly cost of 10.00 -12.00 dollars is really a bit steep..Khogan24749-83!;Version: 3.1.0

COVID FunThis is so easy and fun to learn the guitar with this App. Great way to pass COVID..MikeySabbyVersion: 2.20.3

Incredible for BeginnersJust started learning guitar for the first time and this app gives it us a clear and easy to follow structure. All you have to do is go through the lessons and practice sessions and you’ll see improvements within days. I started a week ago and can already play a couple small riffs and songs. Really love it and will continue paying for the membership. Thanks Fender!!.JuliojuliocoolioVersion: 2.11.3

Rock & RollGreat app……having a blast going through all the lessons at my own pace. Instructors are all great and unique in their own way. Great job fender…..you make great guitars and also provide a platform to use them on also!!!.Firerat215Version: 6.5.1

Excellent for learning, but inappropriate contentMy 12 and 9 year old learned ukulele using this app and wanted to learn guitar, but the graphic art work on the album covers of the songs used is completely unnecessary and inappropriate. Until there’s a setting to disable those images or they select songs from albums with more tasteful artwork, my subscription will remain cancelled..UpskevVersion: 7.2.0

Great appThere are some bugs in feedback mode but in general great for beginners.ThenicknameyouwoshyouhadVersion: 7.0.1

Really Enjoying!!!I’m REALLY enjoying Fender Play so far!.SeanMcConachieVersion: 5.1.0

Great app so far.The app is very nice to use. It’s nice that I can cast videos to my tv when practicing. Could use some organization in the skills tab (exercises, techniques, etc). Everything’s just kinda thrown in there..BreenCareyVersion: 6.0.2

It is the worst app everIt sucks so much because it forced me to give it 5 star.FireAndTheFlamesVersion: 5.0.2

Barre chordsGreat tutor.ShariffnashVersion: 4.16.0

HelpfulI have learned some good things.KomotohawkVersion: 4.15.0

What Notes Am I Playing?I’d love to see the option to switch between notes on the strings to TAB, but it appears Fender forces TAB only. How can I become a musician if I don’t know what notes I’m playing (rhetorical question).CompuServeGrrlVersion: 4.16.0

Learning guitarVery good training for me…older person with lots to be learned!!.Rock RicksterVersion: 4.3.0

So far so goodI am not musically inclined, but I always gravitate to the bass line in a song and decided I wanted to give it a go. I bought a cheap and used Ibanez off the internet and tried to teach myself using a scattered approach of watching YouTube videos. 2 years of this approach got me frustrated and nowhere. I came across this Fender app and started from scratch. (Learning the names of the bass parts, components and strings, etc). I’m only 3 weeks in of practicing every other day and I already feel further ahead than 2 years worth of random YouTube videos. The pros who teach the lesson are very good at teaching. It’s very encouraging. Thanks Fender..Bug Eater 21Version: 4.4.0

4 starsGreat app but I don’t like the fact that I have to pay for it and it needs more songs.Lynxpro userVersion: 4.3.0

Loving it!Decided to buy a guitar and learn how to play and am glad I did. The Fender app teaches the basics but doesnt drag on with boring beginner lessons as they mix in teaching you some fun riffs to get you excited to play. I also love the birds eye-view camera angle over the teacher so you can see how they place theyre fingers on the frets to form a chord. Recommend this app!.Praisin God in the NorthVersion: 4.3.0

Great AppI find this app a great way to learn how to play a guitar in a practical sense. It allows the user to both learn in a well structured lesson and explore individual lessons..Eth-And YouVersion: 4.0.1

Thanks Fender!Ive had this app about 2 weeks and thoroughly enjoy it. They break everything down for the noob in all of us. I’ve been playing everyday and it keeps me coming back to learn more. Solid app. For me.. it’s worth every penny!.Y4udoVersion: 3.8.0

InstructorsGreat, calming, patient instructors. They make it feel like it isn’t video learning..TrlmcveyVersion: 3.5.0

Great experienceI really enjoy learning to play with the Fender Play app. The lessons are very helpful and the pace is perfect for learning a new instrument..Hockey pro12345Version: 2.20.2

It’s okay igI initially use this for a bass guitar which went great and then eventually decided to start learning the guitar but in the acoustic guitar lessons the instructors are playing electric. which really messed me up because it sounds different..Nev lewVersion: 3.3

Issues1. Intonation. 2. Fidelity to path. 3. Fidelity to instrument 1. Intonation: Before starting a lesson, I tune my guitar using the Fender Tune app. After starting my lesson I find that my guitar is not in tune with the instructor’s guitar, so I re-tune. Then, during a subsequent lesson with a different instructor, I have to re-tune again to be in tune with *this* instructor’s guitar. In a manufacturing plant, an issue like this would come under the heading of quality control. 2. Fidelity to path: Of the 5 paths available for guitar, I signed up for Folk Music. Although I appreciate the idea of sending extra lessons to promote increasing the student’s repertoire, I wish that Fender would either send only material that is consistent with my chosen path, or at least give the student the option of choosing additional material from whichever other path(s) the student might prefer. Quality control. I definitely don’t want rock music. I actually find this ‘pushy’ and discouraging. 3. Fidelity to instrument: I signed up for acoustic guitar lessons. The instruments used by the instructors on my path (not to mention the extra materials) are sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric (strat, tele, etc.). Again, for the sake of the sound I want to hear and get good at, could I have acoustic guitar lessons wherein the instructor is playing an acoustic guitar? Quality control..BatonweaverVersion: 2.20.3

Great step by step learningGreat and interactive learning that keeps you interested and looking forward to the next step. Easy to follow. And the instructors come across very likeable..RocklockjawVersion: 2.19.0

Needs an Apple TV appWe would love it if you could develop and release an Apple TV app! The lessons and layout are straight-forward and the subscription delivers everything that it promises to however whenever attempting to AirPlay to Apple TV, the progress bar, play/pause, 30 sec scroll and other on-screen controls are displayed on the TV as well as on the iPhone. When AirPlay gets cancelled reverting back to the iPhone, the on-screen controls disappear with no issue and there is no more visual distraction. By forcing the unnecessary on-screen controls, it obscures the lessons and makes for a discouraging experience for those with visual impairments. We were excited to subscribe and get to learning something new as a family event however crowding around an iPhone display isn’t the greatest experience and makes it more isolating for members of the household due to visual impairment or not being able to have more than one person in on a lesson. Fix this and five stars would be well-earned..PremadasaVersion: 2.20.1

Fantastic AppI have attempted to play guitar numerous time over the last 25 years or so and have made more progress in a week than I have in all other previous attempts. Well worth the subscription cost..Metalman6565Version: 2.19.0

I love FenderWoW.Yo manou yooooooooVersion: 2.19.0

Simply: AmazingBravo to the team at Fender for an amazing app. The app is an 11/10. Not only are the lessons small and easily digestible, the instructors provide clear instructions. After only a month of about an hour a day, I am beyond pleased with the gains I’ve made. Hey, my goal is to one day play Rush and do justice to Alex Lifeson’s catalogue... As much as I love the app, there is one thing missing - and it isn’t with the app itself. All that’s missing is an AppleTV version..Peter in OttawaVersion: 2.19.0

Learning ukulele at 23 :)This app honestly is making the process so nice and fun.FhknhhbhteeheeVersion: 2.19.0

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Fender Play: Learn Guitar Negative Reviews

Fender - you can so much better than thisMaybe i didnt spend enough time with it, or not patient enough to follow their structure, but i am not impressed. I am still somewhat of a beginner guitar player, so what would have been nice is to yes learn chords and the appropriate songs with those chords so i immediately feel i have progression. Example i chose different songs and each one in the video shows me the chord fingering, if i already learnt C,G, A, Em....i dont need a video on that, yes i can fast forward but it tediuos. What would be nice is to see the guitar tab/ chords and play along, however at best i might get 8bars if i goto full screen you cannot play the video, or rather i just want to play along with the track but you can’t do that. Would be nice if you could filter songs based on Chords and the tutorial goes through the progression or strummimg pattern. Some of the structure of the app is about a few riffs which is ok - but not that usefull. Sorry but not worth the subscription - i was hoping the fender app would complement my JustinGuitar not the case. I am not bashing Fender, i have a Strat and a Mustang Amp and their Tone app which is great- hope this feeback is useful.TimpanglaoVersion: 2.6.3

Good at the start but progresses WAY too fast!I liked this from the start but I am in the second level and the instructors do an absolutely terrible job at informing the viewer of what is coming up next in a chord progression. The tab doesn’t show up so I can’t follow along. It also doesn’t scroll so I can’t play along event Shawn the tab does show up. I can’t even pause to practice because the video control blocks the list of chords. So many things add up to a terrible experience. I wish there was a way that I could play along more easily. The instructors need to pause between chord progressions. You can’t assume everyone can just jump right in and be perfect at it. I will still use this app but it’s really not the experience I wanted. I think o might go back to You Tube. I think I learned at a more steady pace. Frustration. I have thrown my pick down more than once because of how poorly these “instructors” actually instruct. I watched 4 videos in a row on what the strings were called but when it comes to chord progressions they fly right through it. Sad..Real gamer hereVersion: 2.1

Not worth the moneyI downloaded the app without paying much attention to the details. (Stupid move). So a few days later my cc is charged $11- The MONTHLY fee. So I said what the hell, might as well take advantage of my purchase. I was thinking it would be interactive as in the app would “listen” to your playing and if you passed the course you would then move on to more advanced lessons. Well this is definitely not that. It’s essentially a bunch of videos where they baby step you into guitar playing. There’s no music, no graded progression... the play along literally gives you a link to the iTunes version of the song, so you can buy that and play along. I can’t believe I wasted $11 and furthermore had I not canceled I would have been paying 11 bucks every month for a bunch of video clips of someone playing guitar. Just not what I was expecting. Maybe it’s the right format for some people but not me. I hate this app. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the app is well made from a clean, easy to navigate standpoint..Strike me downVersion: 2.7.2

I Don’t Think They Care About SouthpawsI signed up for Fender Play so excited to get started. I had played guitar a decade ago but stopped due to life. The pandemic has forced me to appreciate everything. I love the FB community so much! The biggest gripe I have is that they don’t offer a left-handed option. I play left and am just asking for a simple toggle in the settings that allows you to pick the orientation. The videos don’t even need to change just update the chord charts, etc. I don’t think that would be difficult. I’ve put in several feature requests but Fender acts like “whatever.” I’m starting on Yousician that does allow lefties! Fender stop the discrimination!! Also following the practice lessons can be difficult if you don’t use the metronome as you have to keep scrolling to see the page. A zoom out feature may be a good option to have or even a reading option for songs so everything is on the same page..EvNChrisVersion: 2.12.3

Erratic Tabs & Difficulty, NO LEFTY SUPPORTChords marked with decreasing text sizes and chord graphics are gone. Nearly impossible to read at a glance. Tabs jump all over. Trying to learn to play not read music. Repeats may save trees for printed music but are totally unjustified in electronic formats. Very frustrating how measures are shown three different sizes. Wildly changing degrees of difficulty from lesson to lesson add to the frustration. Some practices are too fast even at half speed, not many but some. App seems to be erratic about tracking your progress. Today I’m not getting credit for practicing. Updates to Streaks would be nice if they worked but are just as or maybe more unreliable as older versions. If I hadn’t paid for a year I’d probably be looking at other online tutorials by now. The Fender name isn’t benefiting from this app in its current form..MhpdfpVersion: 5.5.1

Horrible Customer ServiceI paid for a 1 year subscription and kept getting the “upgrade now” pop ups after the fact. I reached out to customer support, sent screenshots that I did indeed pay for the app, and the rep I worked with it wouldn’t do a THING to help get it fixed. Literally said it’s apples problem and rudely pushed me off to them. After speaking with Apple they verified I had paid for the app, and confirmed that the email address associated was the one that I had logged into Fender with. I of course went back to the Fender “support” representative and he basically gave me a “tough luck,” and once again did nothing to help. I absolutely NEVER leave bad reviews but the representative David from Scottsdale was not only completely unhelpful, he was insanely rude..JesseBraVersion: 3.1.0

Getting scammedWhen I purchased a new guitar from Fender, it came with a voucher for 2 free weeks of the fender play app. I signed up online, downloaded the app and followed the steps. Unfortunately the app didn’t seem right for me so the day before the trial ended I tried cancelling, only to find out I can’t! When I try to cancel in app, it redirects me to a web page. My options there are to cancel online (which I cannot do because it says I signed up on the app and have to cancel through my apple ID) and yet when I called apple support they said there is no record of me signing up on the app. Somehow I did not sign up on the app, but fender says I did, so I have no record anywhere that I signed up but I’m still getting charged and fender hasn’t replied to my emails.Luscious LuciasVersion: 5.8.0

Awesome teachers, App needs workI have been using the Fender Play for about 9 months now, and I can definitely attest to the fact that I’ve learned a lot. The videos that the teachers put together are really well done and quite helpful. Unfortunately those video lessons have been put in a buggy app that is just not well thought out. The bugs seem to be getting worse as I progress. More and more lessons lack the tab that goes with the lesson videos. Or they’ll have good tab in the lessons, but then drop all the note timing signatures when it’s time for you to practice. And now I’m running into lots of lessons where the audio doesn’t match the timing when I get into practice mode. The click track will be normal, but all the notes get jammed together in triple or quadruple time. My biggest gripe with the way the practice mode works is that I can’t repeat just a section that’s giving me problems. And actually, I can’t put it in repeat mode at all to practice. Instead, I have to hit the play button again and wait for the count in. This in one thing where Yousician really shines and Fender just doesn’t..ThisAmazingWorldVersion: 6.0.3

Where Did Fender Songs Go?I love my Fender stuff. Got a 68 custom deluxe, my baby is an 05 American Deluxe V Neck Strat, got a highway one strat, a dingy little squire strat that surprised the crap out of me, and a lot of merch including bar stools. I’m giving this 2 stars, because where did Fender Songs go? I’m using the app occasionally to make song and lyric learning much faster, but it’s disappeared from the App Store. I cant put it on my iPhone, even though i paid for a year of it. What’s going on? i even downloaded this app thinking it must have been integrated but upon attempting to restore purchases, it acts like i have not purchased any plans. Why am i being punished for buying into another Fender produc?. I’m lucky i didn’t delete the app from the iPad or I wouldn’t even be able to get my money’s worth out! Please advise!.Mr Lightning RobVersion: 2.13.1

Pretty good, has flaws.First of all, it wouldn’t even let me sign up! Next it won’t let me use it if I don’t pay, are you really that eager for money? If you are looking at downloading this software don’t even waste the time to. It’s a BUST, so go over to guitar tuna and they have a tuner, games and lessons and even free songs to play. This is garbage. This is two days later and all my friends that told me this app was good all deleted it within a day of having it. I have a Fender guitar and even Fender picks. This was not impressive. Maybe next time spend more time on an app that could have made you millions but only made you 6 pennies and lost most of your savings ing your piggy bank. A 5 year old could have made a more successful app in two days that you made in 3 months, that you call an investment. BUMMER, you had so much potential!!!.Dupre914Version: 2.9.0

I wish I subscribed to Yousician before this...!!!I thought this was going to be cool. It wasn’t..! The problem is the fact that it doesn’t tell you when you make mistakes. If that wasn’t bad enough, I was constantly getting emails about Fender products. Why should I buy a guitar new when I can simply get it on Craigslist. The fact is 90% of people that start the guitar quit during the first year. So there’s plenty of brand new guitars on Craigslist for cheap. But if you like buying brand new, this app does give you 10% off fender products. I was really disappointed till my friends told me to get Yousician.I'm so much happier now. I now practice the guitar for 2-3 lessons a night with Yousician. I’m totally hooked on playing the guitar. I always collected guitars and rare guitar amps, but I’m finally learning to play and Yousician is so much fun..The B.S. WatcherVersion: 2.13.0

Unable to restore purchase—how convenient for FenderI’d love to use this app and review its features, but after setting up a new phone and installing Fender Play, I’ve gone through initial set up, and reached the subscription selection page, only to find that the “Restore Purchase” button, which is minuscule and tough to find, is also unresponsive—nothing happens when it is clicked. So my only option to move forward is to select a new, ADDITIONAL subscription. How convenient for Fender. And how disappointing for users. My existing annual subscription is valid until August according to my Apple subscription & purchase list. That’s four months from now. Other, responsibly designed apps put “Restore Purchase” front and center during initial set up..OccipitrVersion: 5.8.0

Way too basic and miserably boring!!!Typically I don’t review apps but this one....this one I felt the needed to. It’s under 100 bucks a year which is totally reasonable and I don’t have an issue with that. My issue is with the content. Video is easy to follow and well put together but the instructors are like drones. I mean painfully boring. How can you relate to someone that sounds like a disinterested politician? Now onto the content. If you are a complete noob or just want a refresher to get back into playing you would think “Fender” would be a good resource. NOPE!!! This is so basic you can rip through the entire program in like 5 days and find yourself asking, “Now what?” Personally I think Fender makes great guitars but their instructional content is garbage. Look around and you will find better online lessons..FlukezillaVersion: 2.7.1

Progresses way too fast!Started off nice in grade 1, it built my confidence to learn and made me think I could do this and I made a good choice. Grade 2 destroyed all of that and went into hyper drive, this actually made me think about returning my fender player strat! Does not clearly explain how to do what they’re teaching, very fast instructions on finger placement. This program went right in the trash can fast. Cancelled my subscription on day 3 of my free trial, no way I’m paying $149 to be lost in what’s being taught. Will find something else, $50 is what a year subscription to these lessons should cost because your probably going to spend $100 to fix your broken guitar! Pass!.Im highly disappointedVersion: 6.5.1

Don’t download.Scam!!!You need to pay a lot for a year like $1989 like no it’s a scam.Beca the cool girlVersion: 2.6

Don’t forget to cancel!!Not a truly free trial. You have to remember to cancel or you will be changed. A free trial should NOT require payment info!.PaulJolicoeurVersion: v2.4.1

Free trial is falseThe free trial requires that you purchase a subscription before you can use the “free” trial. The is really a “first month free” with NO trial or evaluation period at all. I don’t buy apps sight unseen!.Solus GamesVersion: 1.8.2

OkIt’s good but i don’t use it anymore and for the past 2 years i’ve been trying to cancel my subscription and i don’t find anything. i’ve tried to follow all the steps for how to cancel on each device and there’s nothing. i’m very fed up. it’s so complicated why not put a that allows you to cancel instead of having to do 100 different steps..Adsfchghryugkmlkfr324Version: 3.0.0

Not free$15 a month in Canada. That’s close to $200 a year. It advertises as ‘free’ but clearly it isn’t. So... trust broken. Why trust anything else about it. This from a company that sells guitars. You would think they would be happy to let you know how to use what they sell - for free. Flawed business approach imo. Make it free Fender and more people will buy guitars. Duh..Jeremy!Version: 1.8.4

Scam! Dont downloadDon’t download this app it will scam you and they will not give you a refund. It will automatically charge your credit card after the free trial without even asking for any permission! Beware! Its highway robbery!.ExcutionerVersion: 2.5

Not actually free thoughIt’s not free. Just make it paid from the get go..NolishaGaskinVersion: 6.5.1

Where’s The BandSo I’m a Canadian who wants to hear more songs on Fender Play and most specifically The Band they used Fender guitars (mostly) Heck you even Made Robbie Robertson a version of his Bronze Fender Stratocaster and you guys showed him it but all there you guys put in there was Just Up on cripple Creek there is no “The weight” and there is no “I shall be released” I’m very polite to give 2 Stars.ZoruarkThegrandmasterVersion: 6.4.1

Just installed and uninstallingJust installed with excitement that it is Free as it was i found in google search as a free guitar app to learn as a beginner but very very disappointed when I signed up and it revealed that it is not free only a trial is free So uninstalling it.HinaNaqviVersion: 6.1.0

Not worth the timeStarts off simple then the instructors become difficult to listen to (either because you're falling asleep, or they're not clear on the instruction). You're better off looking on YouTube then spending time or money on this..EnglifestylesVersion: 6.0.3

Subscription RenewalHello, I recently renewed my yearly subscription but it won’t let me use the app. Also it won’t let me restore purchases. Please fix this. Thank you, Adam.Pkane1588Version: 5.8.0

BuggyThe sub is okay, the 7 stage lesson plan could be completed in the two week trial with daily practice. Many of the songs offered are not really the full version or are adopted for beginners, which is good and bad. Would rather see what Garageband did with simplified and advanced versions. Worse is that the app is very buggy and will crash when you open the Feedback mode (unless it is the first activity you go to after launch). Sometimes the tabs also glitch and sections will appear blank (likely related to moving through the video if you skip forward or back to replay a section)..ProcrastinetteVersion: 5.8.0

Worst experienceBought this app for a year. Then couldn’t login it said I needed to buy it again. It says I’m subscribed. Fender tells me just to call Apple. Apple has absolutely terrible customer service and says they can’t see an issue. Two hundred dollars for an app I’ve never used. This could not be a bigger disappointment.Anth1313Version: 5.8.0

Semi-scamJust a fair warning to any potential new customers like myself, the FREE trial is $189.00! If you have to pay for the year to try it…….IT’S NOT FREE!!!!.LittlestevievaughanVersion: 5.5.0

NoNot free!so expensive and i cant find the free version even with that silly website. dont bother to respond i dont want to pay§§.AngelkensyVersion: 5.5.0

Expensive and limitedSo far I'm far from impressed. $25/month, limited songs, and it doesn't even show you songs from the genre you select when you set it up. Most of my favourite musicians are not on it although they are very popular..WhydoIneedadamnednicknameVersion: 5.2.0

Looking at changing to GibsonI like the lessons and selection of songs. Their app is easier to use..Joetende68Version: 4.7.0

Wrong aspect ratio for iPad mini 6th genIt’s a good app but has the wrong aspect ratio for the 6th Gen iPad mini, it doesn't take up all the available space on the screen and The music sheets are also very small since they designed for screens around 11 inches not 7.KeeybsVersion: 4.3.0

Requires credit card for trialWhen it says it’s not required in the description. entirely misleading.No i not putting crapVersion: 4.0.0

AnnoyingIt looks like a very good course but very annoying messages all the time. i gave up with it. the tuner has even more annoying messages.D.cobianVersion: 3.4.0

Not really free.I have to say, it’s not only Fender’s fault, but Apple’s too. That kind of app should never appear as “Free” in the App Store, because it requires a subscription even if you only want to try it. Apple should present this app as a “Subscription Required” instead (hi Apple, this new category would be very welcome). I couldn’t properly analyze the app, because I’m a musician, but I’m not crazy. I’d never put my hardly-earned money into a black hole like that, having to make a commitment in advance, and rush through a 14-day period to check all the app’s features, to then make a conclusion if it’s worth the money paid. If not, as we can read in numerous 1-star reviews, it could turn into a real pain to cancel the subscription. Moreover, according to many of the reviews, the app seems to be directed to absolute beginners, which is not my case. Interestingly, I had a number of Fender equipments before, some low end, some high end. My latest purchase was a mint condition Fender acoustic guitar, which I paid CAD 138 at Tom Lee. It’s an excellent instrument, just like all other Fender I had in the past. Suddenly , that made me think: should someone invest almost the same in a paid app, or trying one of the numerous YouTube free lessons instead and save money for a good instrument would perhaps be a better idea?.Paulo-NatalVersion: 2.19.0

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