Gibson: Learn to Play Guitar

Name: Gibson: Learn to Play Guitar
Rating: 4.8 (11143 reviews)
Author: Zoundio

Lessons, Songs, Chords & Tabs

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

11K Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

Zoundio
Language

EN
English
Size

249.2
MB

The best guitar learning app from Gibson. Perfect if you’re looking for a fun guitar practice app that keeps you motivated. Looking for the best way to learn guitar at home? Start with Gibson’s step-by-step learning path. Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or leveling up your technique, the Gibson App helps you learn faster with interactive fun lessons, real songs, and real-time feedback. Join millions of guitar players learning with the Gibson App. Build real skills across all styles — from your first chords to full songs, fingerpicking, and music theory. New songs added weekly. FEATURED IN TOP MUSIC MEDIA “The Gibson App is changing the guitar teaching game.” — Rolling Stone “For those just starting their guitar journey, the Gibson app will be a godsend. The quality of tuition is second to none.” — Guitar World "The Best Guitar Learning App" - Creative Outlet LEARN GUITAR FASTER WITH REAL-TIME FEEDBACK The app listens to your guitar and gives you instant feedback on your playing, helping you improve timing and technique with every session. Guitar lessons, real songs, interactive tabs, tuner, metronome, and real-time feedback — all in one app. 10,000+ LESSONS, EXERCISES & SONGS Explore a massive library of lessons and songs across multiple genres, including rock, blues, metal, pop, acoustic, and more. MASTER EVERY GUITAR SKILL Go beyond basic chords with a curriculum that covers proper finger placement, strumming patterns, lead guitar, fingerpicking, and music theory. Whether you want to read tabs or understand the fretboard, our world-class teachers guide you from beginner to pro across all genres. See your guitar skills grow in real-time with detailed tracking across 300+ techniques, chords, and playing styles—turning invisible practice into measurable mastery. STEP-BY-STEP LEARNING PATH (BEGINNER TO PRO) Follow a fun learning journey created by professional guitar teachers. You’ll always know what to practice next, with lessons designed to keep you progressing. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO LEARN & PLAY GUITAR - Guitar tuner - Metronome - Tempo control and looping tools - Training Calendar to build a consistent routine TURN YOUR IPHONE/IPAD INTO AN AMPLIFIER Explore guitar sound effects, play along with your favorite music. Practice with an electric or acoustic guitar. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Connect with fellow guitar learners, get access to pro-level guidance, tips, and inspiration. WATCH GIBSON TV Gibson TV is packed with original series on guitars, music, and culture. Watch, and get inspired by legendary players and iconic stories. NEW TO GUITAR? - Is the Gibson App good for complete beginners? Yes. The Gibson App is designed to help complete beginners learn guitar from scratch with step-by-step lessons and a fun learning path. - Can I learn guitar on my own? Absolutely. The app is built for self-learners and helps you stay consistent with guided lessons and a Training Calendar. - Does it work with acoustic and electric guitar? Yes. The Gibson App works with any guitar. - Does the app teach real songs? Yes. Learn real songs with interactive tabs and video lessons. - Why should I choose Gibson app? Gibson is the best guitar learning app. Ask our users! HOW THE GIBSON APP WORKS - The app listens to your guitar and gives you feedback - Play along with fun lessons and easy-to-follow tablature - Advance at your own pace through the step-by-step learning FREE TRIAL Day 1: Start free trial Day 1 - 7: Full access to all lessons, songs, features Day 7: Subscription begins unless canceled Cancel anytime during the free trial, you won’t be charged ABOUT The Gibson App is developed by Zoundio, a music-tech company based in Stockholm, Sweden, in collaboration with Gibson. CONTACT Have feedback, questions or suggestions? Contact us at app.support@gibson.com By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

11K Ratings

Great Guitar app. One of the better ones.
12/08/2025

Nashman69g
I think this is one of the best apps out there for guitar learning. They’re focused on providing quality over quantity. I’ve been on here for a little over 3.5 years now. From beginner to intermediate, I think this app will help you improve. For Advanced players…I’m not sure. When in doubt sign up and try it out. The free 7 day trial, lets you try everything. I still take one on one guitar lessons with a teacher. This app fills the gap. Some will complain that the “device” mic detection has issues…to that I say you need to get an audio interface. Once you get beyond the early basics, the microphone detection isn’t as precise. This has nothing to do with the app…it’s physics! Get an audio interface. They range in price for $30 and up. Just do an internet search for “audio interface”. I highly recommend the UA Volt. They make great products. They are on the pricier end of the devices. Back to the app…the developers and content creators are well involved with the community. They recently added a forum section for user and the developers to interface in. The support staff responds quickly. As for as the content, it’s well made. It’s not just a bunch of famous songs just to have them. Again the focus is guitar learning…learning the guitar is something you have to put the time in. So, go ahead and sign up…look from me on the forum in the app if you have questions (Marshall).

Developer Response
Hi! Thanks so much for your detailed review – it’s fantastic to hear how much you’ve grown with the app over 3.5 years and how it complements your one-on-one lessons. We love that you’re engaging with the community and the forum too! Your tips about audio interfaces are super helpful for other users as well. If you ever have questions, suggestions, or ideas on how we can improve the app further, please reach out to app.support@gibson.com. Best regards, Matthew
Great Guitar app. One of the better ones.
12/08/2025

Nashman69g

I think this is one of the best apps out there for guitar learning. They’re focused on providing quality over quantity. I’ve been on here for a little over 3.5 years now. From beginner to intermediate, I think this app will help you improve. For Advanced players…I’m not sure. When in doubt sign up and try it out. The free 7 day trial, lets you try everything. I still take one on one guitar lessons with a teacher. This app fills the gap. Some will complain that the “device” mic detection has issues…to that I say you need to get an audio interface. Once you get beyond the early basics, the microphone detection isn’t as precise. This has nothing to do with the app…it’s physics! Get an audio interface. They range in price for $30 and up. Just do an internet search for “audio interface”. I highly recommend the UA Volt. They make great products. They are on the pricier end of the devices. Back to the app…the developers and content creators are well involved with the community. They recently added a forum section for user and the developers to interface in. The support staff responds quickly. As for as the content, it’s well made. It’s not just a bunch of famous songs just to have them. Again the focus is guitar learning…learning the guitar is something you have to put the time in. So, go ahead and sign up…look from me on the forum in the app if you have questions (Marshall).
Developer Response 12/11/2025
Hi! Thanks so much for your detailed review – it’s fantastic to hear how much you’ve grown with the app over 3.5 years and how it complements your one-on-one lessons. We love that you’re engaging with the community and the forum too! Your tips about audio interfaces are super helpful for other users as well. If you ever have questions, suggestions, or ideas on how we can improve the app further, please reach out to app.support@gibson.com. Best regards, Matthew
Easy Learning
07/21/2025

Bonzze11
I’ve really enjoyed the app for a couple of years now, daily learning at the age of 53 and this app keeps me inspired, interested and challenged. There is a ton of information and tabs to follow. I imagine even a skilled, well seasoned guitar player would enjoy and appreciate what the app has to offer. Multiple, well known players provide valuable insights through the videos and step by step instructions, and suggestions. Easy to read and play to tabs make it simple to follow and play. There’s also a ton of material to cover and practice in very versatile genres. I can’t imagine ever running out of material to practice and perfect. The content is constantly updated and new material is introduced to the app almost daily, if in fact, weekly. For decades I’ve tried to commit myself to learning on my own and always walked away frustrated with how overwhelming it was to take on all the tabs, notes, chords, techniques and everything to do with learning and playing. This app really helps ease me into learning without overwhelming information pilled on. With very little effort and time I’ve continued improving and learning all of everything there is to know and understand. In essence, this app is as simple as it gets to truly learning how to play guitar. Great job to the team who is producing it.

Developer Response
Hi there, thanks for this amazing review! We are beyond thrilled to hear how much our app is helping you in your guitar learning journey! Keep us updated with how you are enjoying the new content by reaching out to us at app.support@gibson.com. Best regards, Matthew
Easy Learning
07/21/2025

Bonzze11

I’ve really enjoyed the app for a couple of years now, daily learning at the age of 53 and this app keeps me inspired, interested and challenged. There is a ton of information and tabs to follow. I imagine even a skilled, well seasoned guitar player would enjoy and appreciate what the app has to offer. Multiple, well known players provide valuable insights through the videos and step by step instructions, and suggestions. Easy to read and play to tabs make it simple to follow and play. There’s also a ton of material to cover and practice in very versatile genres. I can’t imagine ever running out of material to practice and perfect. The content is constantly updated and new material is introduced to the app almost daily, if in fact, weekly. For decades I’ve tried to commit myself to learning on my own and always walked away frustrated with how overwhelming it was to take on all the tabs, notes, chords, techniques and everything to do with learning and playing. This app really helps ease me into learning without overwhelming information pilled on. With very little effort and time I’ve continued improving and learning all of everything there is to know and understand. In essence, this app is as simple as it gets to truly learning how to play guitar. Great job to the team who is producing it.
Developer Response 12/18/2023
Hi there, thanks for this amazing review! We are beyond thrilled to hear how much our app is helping you in your guitar learning journey! Keep us updated with how you are enjoying the new content by reaching out to us at app.support@gibson.com. Best regards, Matthew
Why this app is not famous?
04/22/2020

StrafacciBruno
First, some ”psychological factors”: first, I was skeptical about this because the app has a lot less reviews compared with other apps. For that reason my mind automatically thought that it would not be worth it to download it. Second, I downloaded anyway because I liked the rock and row vibe of the app. Other guitar learning apps have these childlike interface, which turns me off. Besides the psychological factors, I think it is the best guitar learning experience someone can get in an app. It is intuitive, immersive, they don't take your intelligence for granted making ridiculous basic lesson. I don't understand why it's not more popular, but I am happy that I found this. I am just not sure how much silence on the background I need to practice, or if the problem is my headphones (the wired one that cokes with the Iphone 8), but I am able to get good feedback only if I am in a completely silent place. Summarizing, thank you for this app and for bringing the experience of playing real things from lesson one.
Why this app is not famous?
04/22/2020

StrafacciBruno

First, some ”psychological factors”: first, I was skeptical about this because the app has a lot less reviews compared with other apps. For that reason my mind automatically thought that it would not be worth it to download it. Second, I downloaded anyway because I liked the rock and row vibe of the app. Other guitar learning apps have these childlike interface, which turns me off. Besides the psychological factors, I think it is the best guitar learning experience someone can get in an app. It is intuitive, immersive, they don't take your intelligence for granted making ridiculous basic lesson. I don't understand why it's not more popular, but I am happy that I found this. I am just not sure how much silence on the background I need to practice, or if the problem is my headphones (the wired one that cokes with the Iphone 8), but I am able to get good feedback only if I am in a completely silent place. Summarizing, thank you for this app and for bringing the experience of playing real things from lesson one.
Hate the interface, but a good app nonetheless
01/18/2025

Eellum
I’m on the brand new player track and have been using it maybe a month now. This app is so much better than the Fender app I tried before. My only real complaint is the interface. I HATE it. It’s a bit confusing and a little hard to navigate to the bonus material.I also found myself accidentally skipping a chunk of the first section and had to circle back. I also dislike how when I replay a lesson, it still gives the tips before the track starts. The tips are fine the first time, but annoying by the 5th time.. and you have the skip them manually each time. I also dislike how when you’re playing at a slower speed and restart the song, it jumps back to 100% speed. I generally play through at a slow speed a few times first, and then score well at full speed much more quickly than I would have otherwise. Yes you can loop, which is nice, but I’d also like to just hit restart and jump back to the beginning without having to adjust the speed each time. Plus you can’t hear the song options before playing them, so if you don’t recognize the titles you just have to play the lesson blind. Please, please make the user interface better!

Developer Response
Hi there,Thanks for the great review and wonderful feedback! Feedback like this is much appreciated, as it helps us understand what features are wanted and how we can improve the app for our users. We have started looking into possible solutions for the issues you’ve pointed out. We would love to hear more about these ideas and any additional feedback you might have. Please reach out to us at app.support@gibson.com.Best regards,Matthew
Hate the interface, but a good app nonetheless
01/18/2025

Eellum

I’m on the brand new player track and have been using it maybe a month now. This app is so much better than the Fender app I tried before. My only real complaint is the interface. I HATE it. It’s a bit confusing and a little hard to navigate to the bonus material.I also found myself accidentally skipping a chunk of the first section and had to circle back. I also dislike how when I replay a lesson, it still gives the tips before the track starts. The tips are fine the first time, but annoying by the 5th time.. and you have the skip them manually each time. I also dislike how when you’re playing at a slower speed and restart the song, it jumps back to 100% speed. I generally play through at a slow speed a few times first, and then score well at full speed much more quickly than I would have otherwise. Yes you can loop, which is nice, but I’d also like to just hit restart and jump back to the beginning without having to adjust the speed each time. Plus you can’t hear the song options before playing them, so if you don’t recognize the titles you just have to play the lesson blind. Please, please make the user interface better!
Developer Response 01/20/2025
Hi there,Thanks for the great review and wonderful feedback! Feedback like this is much appreciated, as it helps us understand what features are wanted and how we can improve the app for our users. We have started looking into possible solutions for the issues you’ve pointed out. We would love to hear more about these ideas and any additional feedback you might have. Please reach out to us at app.support@gibson.com.Best regards,Matthew

This update brings a brand-new feature to help you track and level up your guitar skills: • Skills & Achievements With this new feature you can track your progress and get detailed insights into your playing. See exactly where you’re improving, spot areas to focus on and level up faster with lessons tailored to your growth. Check out the lesson review after each lesson, or head to your skill profile in settings. Got questions, comments, or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at: app.support@gibson.com Happy playing, and thank you for being a part of the Gibson community!

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