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Description
Founded in 1991, TrueFire has collaborated with 600+ top educators to produce what Guitar Player Magazine calls "the planet's largest and most comprehensive selection of online guitar lessons."
1 million+ guitar players, from virtually every country in the world, "learn, practice, and play" with TrueFire's interactive video courses and patented learning systems for personalized and private online instruction.
TrueFire’s success is largely due to the quality of artists and educators that we’ve been privileged to work with over the years. From GRAMMY award winners, to top session players, to world renowned educators, TrueFire content is powered by the best in the biz.
TrueFire's course library features 40,000+ interactive video guitar lessons covering all styles, techniques and levels. Course material is available anytime, anywhere, on any device (desktop, mobile, and streaming).
TrueFire's proprietary technologies and patented methods for presenting online music lessons allow educators to provide personalized one-on-one and group instruction to students anywhere in the world.
TrueFire's team is passionate about music education and has a broad marketing and technology expertise that has earned them over 70 international creative, marketing, video and technology awards.
Practice smart and play hard with TrueFire!
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PROS
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The amount of content is huge! There is something for everyone.
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The learning paths offer a more-or-less set curriculum with suggested extracurricular activities.
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The speed and looping tools are excellent for narrowing in on different passages, and the interactive follow-along tab is beneficial.
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You can buy individual courses if you want, though the membership fees are reasonable for the content available.
CONS
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The amount of content is huge! Beware of option paralysis, especially if you’re a beginner.
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There is no downloading option, so it’s either online or bust.
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Though combined, information on the separate brands’ respective sites confuses pricing and content information.
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about TrueFire.
Features and functionality
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TrueFire offers personalized video feedback from instructors like Frank Vignola, who responds within 1-2 days, providing tailored assignments and feedback.
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TrueFire is noted for its focus on skill development and technique rather than expanding song repertoire, making it suitable for musicians looking to enhance core abilities.
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TrueFire's vast instructor pool allows users to find one whose teaching style clicks for effective learning.
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TrueFire is favored for structured learning paths that guide users progressively from one skill level to the next.
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User experience
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The platform includes a discussion room for student interaction, allowing for peer feedback in addition to instructor guidance.
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Some users feel overwhelmed by TrueFire's vast selection, with decision paralysis hindering lesson progress.
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Users occasionally find discrepancies in the tablature, noting that video performances differ from the provided tabs.
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Software and compatibility
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Some users find the TrueFire website lacks organizational tools, which could hinder lesson management.
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Critic Reviews
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Artist usage
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Steve Vai is an educator on the online guitar lesson website TrueFire. His course can be found here:
In this video, Joe Bonamassa discusses his TrueFire course Jam Session Playbook.
Andy Timmons is an Educator on the TrueFire online guitar lesson website. His courses include:
His full list of courses can be found on TrueFire here.
Robben Ford is an educator on the online guitar lesson website TrueFire. Some of his courses include:
- Trading Solos: Moody Blues
- Trading Solos: Uptempo Blues
- Blues Chord Evolution
- Urban Blues Revolution
The full list of Robben Ford's courses can be found here.
Tommy Emmanuel teaches a few courses on the online guitar lessons website TrueFire. Some of them inlcude:
- Certified Guitar Duets
- It's Never Too Late Songbook
- Fingerstyle Breakthroughs
- Fingerstyle Milestones
- Certified Gems, Vol. 1
- Certified Gems, Vol. 2
- Little by Little
His artist profile on TrueFire can be seen here.
Dweezil Zappa is an instructor on TrueFire's online guitar lesson website. His courses:
His artist profile on TrueFire can be found here.
Matt Schofield teaches a couple of courses on the online guitar lessons website TrueFire. His courses include:
Matt Schofield's profile on TrueFire can be found here.
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TrueFire vs. Fender Play-- TrueFire's like the vast library you go to when you really want to dive deep into guitar playing. It's great for all levels but shines if you're past the basics and want to get into the nitty-gritty of techniques and theories across different genres. Think of it as the place for those who want to master their craft.
Fender Play is more like your friendly guide if you're just starting. It's all about getting you to play songs quickly with its easy, step-by-step lessons. Perfect for beginners who want a straight path without too many sidetracks.
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