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Description
Fender Play is the complete app for learning to play acoustic and electric guitar, bass and ukulele. Get started with step-by-step lessons, expert instructors and 100s of your favorite songs. Start your free trial.
Product specs
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Fender Play 3-Month Subscription Card |
| Finish | Standard |
| Year | 2010s |
| Categories | Merchandise |
FAQs
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What instruments can I learn with Fender Play?
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Fender Play offers lessons for guitar, bass, and ukulele, catering to beginner and intermediate players.
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How does Fender Play personalize the learning experience?
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Fender Play creates a personalized learning path by tailoring lessons to your musical goals and preferences, using bite-sized videos and hands-on exercises.
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Does Fender Play provide feedback on my playing?
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Yes, Fender Play offers a Feedback Mode that listens to your playing and provides accuracy feedback, helping you identify strengths and areas for improvement.
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Is Fender Play suitable for complete beginners?
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Absolutely, Fender Play is designed to guide complete beginners through the basics with structured lessons and easy-to-follow instructional videos.
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Can I use Fender Play on multiple devices?
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Yes, Fender Play is accessible on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, allowing you to learn anytime, anywhere.
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Videos
Fender
What is Fender Play? | Fender Play™ | Fender
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Fender
Is FENDER PLAY Worth It??
Redlight Blue
Fender Play Review - The Ultimate Guitar teacher?
patdavidmusic
Is Fender Play A Good Buy in 2023? Review/Analysis
Theodore Guitar
What It’s Like to Learn with Fender Play | Fender
Fender
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AMP
Is Fender Play Any Good? || A Guitar Teachers Thoughts
Mr Z's Music Lessons
Reviews
PROS
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It is a good option for beginners, especially with the practice and feedback tools. Getting actual feedback on your progress can be a big help for most.
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Courses are well organized and tailored for various skill levels.
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High-quality video and knowledgeable instructors.
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Membership sales are sometimes available when Fender runs specific promotions (though it's inconsistent across the board).
CONS
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Advanced players will be hard-pressed to find anything of value.
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Not every song includes a lesson.
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Not every lesson has a feedback mode available.
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It is pricey; considering other options.
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Play.
Features and functionality
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Fender Play lacks a clear practice routine, prompting users to create their own by bookmarking exercises and incorporating them into custom routines.
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The "My Path" exercises are designed to sequentially build skills, but users note the absence of guidance on when to progress to more challenging exercises.
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The app is noted for its ease of navigation, allowing users to quickly explore courses and features, though some find the interface limiting for skipping beginner content.
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User experience
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Users appreciate the integration of simplified song versions, which boost motivation during early stages of learning despite having minimal skills.
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Course presentations are described as well-produced and professionally presented, enhancing the learning experience despite being basic in content.
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Comparisons
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Users find value in both Fender Play and Justin Guitar, noting that Fender Play presents tabs/music alongside lessons, while Justin Guitar offers structured benchmarks.
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Some users suggest Guitartricks provides a more organized and structured learning path compared to Fender Play, indicating it may be worth the higher cost.
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Use cases and applications
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Fender Play's Chord Challenge tool, combined with its metronome function, is particularly useful for users seeking to enhance chord transition skills.
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It's observed that Fender Play is most beneficial for complete beginners seeking to quickly play music, but less so for those beyond basic skills.
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Value and pricing
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A user reported securing a year-long membership for just $15 using a discount code, significantly lowering the cost barrier.
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Artist usage
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According to Fender's Play instructor page:
Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft has been playing for 20 years, during which he developed a distinctive playing style, complemented by his work as a record producer, songwriter and mixer. As lead guitarist role for the rock quartet “Escape The Fate”, Kevin’s latest work includes writing and co-producing his band’s recently debuted #1 album on iTunes Rock and Metal charts. He has 15 years experience teaching private students and tours the world as a session guitarist for many major label records.
According to Dave Nassie's instructor page on Fender Play:
Dave first picked up the guitar at 9 and by 14 he was already teaching. He's since trained with classical composers, metal icons, as well as blues and country legends. After 20 years of touring and recording, he is now focused on teaching students around the world. You may recognize Dave from demonstrations of Fender products on social media.
Jen Trani is a guitar teacher whose videos are featured in the Fender Play lesson series.
Jen Trani has been playing music since he was very young and hasn't stopped for 23 years. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Jen moved west to sharpen his craft at LA’s esteemed Musicians Institute, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in music performance. Jen has created over 1,000 online instructional videos, with more than 90 million views. He has been a private instructor to dozens of aspiring guitarists for the past 13 years.
According to her instructor profile on Fender Play,
Nikki has taught hundreds of students during 13 of her 22 years experience playing. She co-owned and operated a musical instrument store in Montana and was also the director of the private lesson program. She joined Jason Newsted's "Chophouse" jam crew, then moved back home to Los Angeles to join Paradise Kitty-- the all female tribute to Guns N' Roses. She not only teaches on Fender Play, but also contributes to curriculum development as a lesson writer.
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