89%Would buy again
I wanted to get back into playing after about twenty years off, and I needed something structured that wouldn't patronise me. The course starts at a sensible level and moves quickly through fingerpicking patterns. The teaching is clear and the theory explanations are not too heavy. I'd happily go on to the advanced modules.
Read moreI've been a member for about four years now and the course itself is sound enough for learning the basics. My main gripe is the support, when I emailed about a lesson that wouldn't load it took the best part of a week to get a reply, and by then I'd already sorted it out myself. Fine for the money but I'd like a quicker response.
Read moreI took up the guitar after my late husband's old instrument came into my possession, and I felt I should finally learn to play it properly. The lessons are patient and well explained, and I appreciate that the instructors speak plainly without any unnecessary jargon. I was able to join with a simple account and begin straight away without any difficulty. The progress notes are a pleasant touch. I…
Read moreI needed something I could do around shifts at the hospital, and typing this quickly between patients. The lessons are short enough to fit into a tea break. One lesson didn't load on my phone the first time and I had to refresh, which was a small irritation. Otherwise it has been a really good way to keep going with my practice.
The chord chart that sits alongside each lesson is the bit I use most, I print it off and keep it on the music stand. Sometimes the video lags a bit on my older laptop so I have to pause and wait, which is a small annoyance. Otherwise I've stuck with it since 2019 and it's kept me going.
The backing tracks are the best bit, honestly, you can slow them right down and loop a tricky bit until it clicks. Only thing is the site is a bit slow on my phone when the videos load, so I usually switch to the laptop. Still decent for the money.
Solid course if you already know your basics, which I did from years of messing about with a Strat. The theory section is pitched well and I picked up some useful improvisation ideas. Would have liked a bit more depth on the jazz voicings, but that's a small gripe and I'm still enjoying it.
I needed a way to learn acoustic guitar properly because my brother keeps asking me to play at family things and I can only do three chords. Booking was simple and the first lesson started straight away. The only thing is the progress tracker took a while to sync the first time I logged in, so I had to wait a bit before I could see my chart. Otherwise it's been a good start for a complete beginner.
I went for the monthly plan after looking at a couple of local guitar teachers and a rival app. The sign up was quick but the first renewal email landed a day late and I had to check my bank to see if I'd been charged. Nothing else to grumble about, the lessons are clear and I like that I can pick them up whenever.
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Gibson's Learn and Master Guitar is an online guitar tuition business that offers lessons and instructional courses for players at different levels. The company is best known for its guitar courses, which combine video lessons with written material and teaching aids that players can follow at their own pace. The learning content is delivered through the company's website, and students access their lessons from computers, tablets and phones.
Its customers are mainly self-taught and returning guitarists who want structured instruction without attending regular in-person classes. The company is associated with the Gibson name and with the Learn and Master brand of educational guitar material.
