Premium is a bit shady
I purchased the premium for ukulele version of this app for about $120 for the year. It’s by far the most money I’ve ever spent on an app, but it’s cheaper and more convenient than scheduled lessons so I thought why not.
I feel like I’ve learned a lot from the app but recently felt cheated when in my lesson popped up a song, Brown Eyed Girl, which I was excited about because many of the songs are a bit obscure they give you to play and I knew this song. But it was just an ad for their Super Duper Premium, or whatever they call it. I don’t believe this was offered when I originally subscribed and I was under the impression I had unlimited access; it’s definitely a bit shady to change terms after a purchase has been made; it boils down to they want another $60. This begging for more money leaves me feeling cheated. I thought I was paying for ad free and yet...
That said, my kids each have free accounts and get the same songs I do, but can only do a ten minute lesson instead of the unlimited time I get. That time is perfect for them. It’s a very fun app and I do feel like I’ve learned a lot, but unfortunately I still do feel a bit cheated by Yousician and probably won’t renew their premium service.
I feel like I’ve learned a lot from the app but recently felt cheated when in my lesson popped up a song, Brown Eyed Girl, which I was excited about because many of the songs are a bit obscure they give you to play and I knew this song. But it was just an ad for their Super Duper Premium, or whatever they call it. I don’t believe this was offered when I originally subscribed and I was under the impression I had unlimited access; it’s definitely a bit shady to change terms after a purchase has been made; it boils down to they want another $60. This begging for more money leaves me feeling cheated. I thought I was paying for ad free and yet...
That said, my kids each have free accounts and get the same songs I do, but can only do a ten minute lesson instead of the unlimited time I get. That time is perfect for them. It’s a very fun app and I do feel like I’ve learned a lot, but unfortunately I still do feel a bit cheated by Yousician and probably won’t renew their premium service.
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An excellent music learning platform
I started to use Yousician almost 2 years ago. No prior experience in guitar. For about a year this was my primary practice base and over the last year, although I am using other learning material, I have often come back to Yousician to continue my progression. This app is relatively expensive but takes you almost 3/4 of the way when compared to what you would learn from a good music teacher. Where you still need to look elsewhere is improving your technique. Overall I am very happy and recommend it to all serious music enthusiasts who do not have access to or cannot afford a music teacher. Well done to Yousician team.
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Okay
I believe your app would be much better if you offered more actual tips and lessons. You market it to complete beginners and most beginners need more support than what you offer. Also, there is a huge jump between level 3 and level 4 on the ukulele. The songs go from short and easy to long and difficult in one level and I feel like it would be nicer if you built up to it more.
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Great Idea, Terrible Platform
I’m so frustrated with this program right now. I bought it because I like it but it’s extremely difficult to get the program to read all of your notes. I’m a 20 year guitar veteran who is going through everything to try and get all the gold stars before I advanced to the higher stuff. I first started out using my phone but the sound coming out of the phone conflicted with the sound going in the phone and cost a bunch of problems. So I started using headphones. This works great when you’re playing bass, there are rarely issues. But when playing guitar I’ve had to go as far as using a USB interface on my computer plugging the guitar directly into it and using the amp sounds within the program. However it regularly grinds to a halt like the audio engine can’t support it, even though I’m running it on a really good system that I custom built. There’s one particular exercise were in a matter how many times I hit this one particular low email it won’t register it. A succession of two emails and it just won’t register the second one like two out of three times. Making it impossible for me to get gold stars and making me very frustrated. I’m so mad at this program right now
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Free version is a good learning tool
The free version is a good learning tool with plenty of versatility to try different instruments or styles. You do have to put up with an ad every few minutes and there’s a limit to the amount of time you can use in one day, but for beginning or casual players it’s sufficient.
The paid version, however, feels like a scam. The monthly version for $20 limits you to one instrument for ad free, unlimited playing. I paid for piano for my daughter and then she got interested in the ukulele =money wasted. The annual version allows you to switch between instruments theoretically, but only if you are willing to cough up $120 up front.
Worse: it’s super easy to sign up for a subscription and impossible to cancel. Signing up happens with a click of a button on the app. However, to cancel one has to sign in to iTunes and cancel the subscription. However, after attempting to do this multiple times, Yousician is still trying to charge my debit card every day.
The only reason for the 3 stars is the free version. The paid version gets 1 or less!
Update: customer service assured me that account had been cancelled; however, a new gift card entered in iTunes was immediately charged. It appears that we paid $20 for the ‘privilege’ of canceling the service. Funds are not refunded when you cancel. This is completely unethical business practice. Too bad because the app concept is good.
The paid version, however, feels like a scam. The monthly version for $20 limits you to one instrument for ad free, unlimited playing. I paid for piano for my daughter and then she got interested in the ukulele =money wasted. The annual version allows you to switch between instruments theoretically, but only if you are willing to cough up $120 up front.
Worse: it’s super easy to sign up for a subscription and impossible to cancel. Signing up happens with a click of a button on the app. However, to cancel one has to sign in to iTunes and cancel the subscription. However, after attempting to do this multiple times, Yousician is still trying to charge my debit card every day.
The only reason for the 3 stars is the free version. The paid version gets 1 or less!
Update: customer service assured me that account had been cancelled; however, a new gift card entered in iTunes was immediately charged. It appears that we paid $20 for the ‘privilege’ of canceling the service. Funds are not refunded when you cancel. This is completely unethical business practice. Too bad because the app concept is good.
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Response from developer
Hi there, Thanks for your feedback. Please contact our help center via contact.yousician.com so can help you with the issue. We will always be here for you.
Excellent
From my experience using a midi keyboard with the application as been excellent, it’s made learning piano really enjoyable, you get immediate feedback on your playing, especially for timing which when I had piano lessons years ago seemed to be lacking, I did start with knowledge and past experience, so I don’t know how it would be for someone with no music lesson experience, there is certainly stuff for the very beginner, also the first few lessons I worked through quickly and so I got a very immediate sense of improvement that has motivated me more later on knowing that I will see an improvement if I put in the time. The easiest way for this application to work is via midi/usb which is how I’m using it, it is also suppose to be able take audio input, I don’t have any experience with that so I don’t know how well it works like that, but you can try it out for free before you pay. I found a very minor bug with it, but nothing serious and does affect your actual playing, the indicators about how on time you are could be a little clear, use colour to show how too early or too late you are would be nice.
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Response from developer
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying Yousician. It's fantastic that you find the immediate feedback on your playing helpful, especially when it comes to timing. We're glad to know that you've seen improvement and that it has motivated you to continue practicing. Regarding the bug you mentioned, we appreciate your feedback and we'll definitely look into making the timing indicators clearer. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Keep up the great work and happy playing!
Great app but...
Yousician has been an awesome app. Ive been using the app to learn both guitar and ukulele the past few weeks and have progressed fairly quickly, but not without some frustrations.
Frequently the app has trouble distinguishing me from its own background track, and will fail me on a song that I am playing correctly. This forces me to go back and play the song again, usually an extra 3 or 4 times, before it will pick up enough of my playing to allow me to move on with the lesson.
I also wish it would teach you a few more songs that I could play outside of the app. I have gotten through several levels on both instruments and have not really learned any songs on either. Playing along with the music during the lesson works well enough, but when you’re done with your lesson the app pretty much locks down everything, including the songs you’ve already unlocked, unless you have premium. This is new since the update, and I wish it would go back! I understand not being able to access new content outside your allotted 10/15 minutes without paying, but without being able to practice what you’ve already started working on, it really slows down progress.
Frequently the app has trouble distinguishing me from its own background track, and will fail me on a song that I am playing correctly. This forces me to go back and play the song again, usually an extra 3 or 4 times, before it will pick up enough of my playing to allow me to move on with the lesson.
I also wish it would teach you a few more songs that I could play outside of the app. I have gotten through several levels on both instruments and have not really learned any songs on either. Playing along with the music during the lesson works well enough, but when you’re done with your lesson the app pretty much locks down everything, including the songs you’ve already unlocked, unless you have premium. This is new since the update, and I wish it would go back! I understand not being able to access new content outside your allotted 10/15 minutes without paying, but without being able to practice what you’ve already started working on, it really slows down progress.
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Best app for learning how to play music!!
I am really enjoying this app and I truly appreciate all the effort that was made for delivering such great tool for learning instruments! I am studying ukulele and never played instrumentals before Yousician! Great interface, much to choose from, I never get tired from tasks as you can choose your day's path depending on your mood- learn new songs / gain all gold stars for previous tasks / participate in challenges .. And so much motivation coming through to my mailbox and push-ups, that are very informative and engaging! Totally recommend to those wanting to get new great hobby and learn play instrumental in an easy game-like way!
Thank you a lot Yousicians! Great job!
Q - is there any ability to use the app online? I often go camping and would love to continue studying outdoor. And I live in New Zealand and Internet here costs heaps!! Please add offline tools 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you a lot Yousicians! Great job!
Q - is there any ability to use the app online? I often go camping and would love to continue studying outdoor. And I live in New Zealand and Internet here costs heaps!! Please add offline tools 🙏🙏🙏
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Response from developer
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the Yousician app and finding it helpful for learning the ukulele. We appreciate your kind words about the interface, variety of options, and the motivation we provide. Regarding your question about offline access, we understand the importance of being able to use the app without an internet connection. While our app currently requires an internet connection to function, we are constantly working on improving our features and we will definitely take your feedback into consideration for future updates. Thank you again for your support and recommendation. Keep rocking with Yousician and have a great time learning!
I absolutely love this app!
I have the subscription for the guitar. When I first downloaded the app it had some glitches but since the latest update I don’t have any complaints and even when it glitched (the sound wouldn’t play at times usually if the lesson was stopped due to other activity on my phone) if I exited the app and came back it was fine. I only have praise for Yousician! This app has sooo many different helpful components. From video and lessons to songs and challenges (against other users) to charts and emails that encourage you and track your progress. All the video lessons are extremely easy to comprehend and the layout makes it extremely easy to navigate. It is super addictive!!! There are several times Ive been totally sucked in spending hours glued to the app trying to perfect a lesson to rack up gold stars. I promise you the money is beyond worth it! You cannot beat the convenience of going at your pace practicing at any time for as long as you like! There are 3 sections (knowledge, rhythm, and lead). I have completed knowledge and I’m on the 3rd level of rhythm. I love the progressive levels. Rhythm and lead each have 10 levels and knowledge has 5. The gradual build from one lesson to another is pretty much flawless. I’m definitely going to write a review when I’m finished with all 3 sections. This app is my blessing!
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Response from developer
Thanks a lot for the great words! :D Keep on rocking!
Great coordination platform
What a great way to learn coordination and songs at the same time I'm a self taught guitarist that only just starting to pick it up again to teach my son this platform is going to help him along his way and it's fun as well cheers guys but I do think the price is a little steep seeing that without the guitar hero type vibe you's have got going on you can source all of this music for free off the Internet I think if you had a price set for say the same as your annual charge for unlimited use for your life time you'd get far more people signing up and make more money that's the only thing I'm not happy with about the program cheers.
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