# Guitar Masterclass — Learn songs & chords

> Interactive guitar lessons and song tutorials for all skill levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephane Jais.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-masterclass/id585974742 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stephane Jais](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815293802)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 486 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2013-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-masterclass/id585974742/reviews.md

## What is Guitar Masterclass?

Featured by Apple in "Best New Apps". "App of the month!” – GuitarPart. "Incredibly well designed” - Guitarist Magazine. 
Great lessons for beginner and advanced guitarists. Play-What-You-See (no music theory needed). Includes a FREE Guitar Tuner & more songs than anywhere else to learn!

Learn how to play songs by Bob Dylan, The Beatles, AC/DC, Sting, R.E.M, U2, Eric Clapton, Daft Punk, Oasis, Nirvana, John Lennon and many more.

Guitar Master Class is a simple and efficient way to learn and improve your acoustic and electric guitar playing:

+ Watch all videos for FREE
+ Slow Motion Video  
+ Listen to the original song 
+ Tune to the exact pitch of a song
+ Finger postion diagrams  
+ Get answers from the community with comments and user videos
+ Switch to left handed view
+ More Lessons than anywhere else! 

“Simple and effective… with top level content” – The Guitar Channel.

Meet your teachers: 

Yann Armellino, virtuoso guitarist and certified teacher, who opened for Yngwie Malmsteen, Mr Big, Marty Friedman (Megadeth) with his own music. 
He teaches most of the lessons in Masterclass. 
Yannarmellino.com

Stéphane Jaïs, iOS developer, guitarist, audio & video producer, customer service rep, will assist you directly within the app should you need anything.
Masterclassapp.com

Masterclass has 200+ lessons with weekly new releases that you'll find directly on the home screen.

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Masterclass is free. If you choose to unlock certain features such as Slow Motion, Diagrams and Sync with the original, you can purchase optional Masterclass Unlimited packages as an in-app purchase from $3.99/month. If you choose to purchase Masterclass Unlimited, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase Masterclass Unlimited, you can simply continue using Masterclass for free.

You can find our Terms of use here:
http://masterclassapp.com/terms.html

## Key features

- Interactive video lessons
- Play-What-You-See method
- Free guitar tuner
- Extensive song library
- Slow motion video playback
- Finger position diagrams
- Community support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ho Hey | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ain't No Sunshine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Highway To Hell - AC/DC (2) | Free | one-time |
| Ho Hey - The Lumineers (2) | Free | one-time |
| Let Her Go - Passenger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Let Her Go - Passenger (2) | Free | one-time |
| Hurt - Johnny Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Level 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Acoustic Level 1 (14) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Ain't No Sunshine (4) | $3.99 | one-time |
| (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wanted Dead or Alive (2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Redemption Song - Bob Marley & The Wailers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nothing Else Matters (2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wish You Were Here. (2) | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Guitar Masterclass?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎸 Effective for learning guitar songs quickly
- 📹 High-quality video demonstrations with clear visuals
- 🎚️ Slow-motion feature helps master difficult sections
- 🎯 Split-screen view showing both hands simultaneously
- 🎵 Wide variety of songs across multiple genres and difficulty levels
- 🎛️ Built-in tuner included free
- 🔄 Ability to sync with original recordings
- 👥 Suitable for all skill levels from beginners to advanced
- 📱 Works well on iPad with good presentation
- 🎓 Helpful for visual learners who struggle with traditional tabs
- 🔧 Chord diagrams and fretboard visualization
- ⚡ Quick song learning capability

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive pricing for individual songs (€1.79-€3.99 per lesson)
- 🚫 Limited free content (only 1-2 free songs)
- ❌ Misleading free trial claims on App Store
- 🎯 Lacks traditional tablature/sheet music notation
- 📊 Insufficient detail for complex songs and lead parts
- 🔍 Diagram overlay blocks video content
- ⏱️ No countdown before music starts
- 🎬 Poor video quality in slow-motion mode
- 🤚 Guitarist's hands obscure fretboard view
- ❓ Lacks proper explanations and technique guidance
- 🔐 Unclear pricing before purchase confirmation
- 💳 Unexpected charges after subscription cancellation
- 🎵 Limited song selection compared to competitors
- 🎸 Incorrect chord diagrams in some lessons
- ⚙️ Technical issues with downloads and app crashes
- 🌍 Limited non-English language content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Downloaded lessons disappear without trace
- Downloads stuck in loop (80-100% cycle)
- Sound recognition not working in lessons
- Slow app performance and loading times
- Purchased content not accessible
- Inconsistent video quality
- Fretboard highlighting issues
- Chord diagram accuracy problems

**Most requested features**

- Add traditional tablature and sheet music notation
- More free songs to try before purchasing
- Transparent pricing displayed before purchase
- Countdown timer before music starts
- Variable slow-motion speeds
- More advanced/complex songs
- Spotify integration
- Loop feature for difficult sections
- More acoustic guitar songs
- Spanish language content
- Strumming pattern guides
- Note-by-note video advancement
- More heavy metal/rock songs (Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe style)
- Better diagram positioning on screen
- Arpeggio sequence indicators
- Free download option via Facebook (working properly)
- Subscription bundles at lower prices
- More beginner-level songs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 486)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-masterclass/id585974742/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Assolutamente no

*2024-12-26, version 3.2*

Non mi aspetto tutto gratuito, ma almeno qualche brano per poter valutarla. Bisogna informare l’utente che funzioni offre per 3,99 al mese confronto al costo di 1,99 per brano

### 2/5 — Très déçues

*2021-08-11, version 3.3*

J’ai acheté Come As You Are (débutante) mais cela ne m’a pas plus aidé qu’une tablature:
-les mains du guitariste cachent les cordes sur lesquelles il appuie, 
-le ralenti est de très mauvaise qualité, 
-l’outil que j’attendais le plus, le diagramme, est vraiment mal réalisé comparé à celui de Yousician, 
-et chose complètement révoltante, il n’y a pas de décompte avant le début de la musique, donc pas le temps de se préparer etc

Pour conclure cette application m’a été tout bonnement inutile - -;

### 2/5 — Благодаря этому приложению можно навсегда перечеркнуть возможность играть на гитаре

*2020-09-18, version 2.8*

Я увидел хват медиатора, подумал может человек палец повредил, а нет - во всех видео одинаково. Услышал звукоизвлечение, даже на чистом звуке скрипы и скребки медиатора о струны - не правильная атака как следствие неправильного хвата. Про блеющее неравномерное вибрато отдельный разговор. Много еще нюансов. В общем если вы молоды, полны энтузиазма и желания учиться это приложени вам противопоказано, начиная учиться вы поставите не правильно руки и в будущем не сможете качественно играть, а переучиваться сложнее значительно. Не тратьте силы и время, берегите себя.

### 1/5 — 0stars

*2020-08-05, version 2.8*

Disappointment

### 1/5 — SCAM better download COACH GUITAR

*2020-07-01, version 2.8*

Coach guitar is an amazing guitar app in appstore which is free with 7 days trial, unlike this app THE QUALITY are so bad and it without accepting the subscrition it charges you directly after downloading

### 1/5 — Cancelación

*2020-05-03, version 2.8*

Como cancelo la suscripción automática????
O cobró???? 
Pongan en español idioma 
Como canceló la suscripción

### 1/5 — Terrible and incredibly frustrating

*2019-07-23, version 2.8*

For the guitar it wasn’t even picking up the sound on the first lesson. It’s so frustrating!

### 1/5 — This app will rob you like it to me

*2019-06-23, version 2.8*

This app will rod you

### 3/5 — Mediocre

*2017-12-08, version 2.8*

All the advertised features work fine. I just don’t think it’s that useful. For example the slow motion function. I can go to YouTube and slow down the same video for free. The tab diagram function is ok but very hard to track even in slow mo.

### 4/5 — Hmmm...

*2017-12-07, version 2.8*

Unless I’m doing it wrong (quite possible), there’s only one song available for free. Not so sure this app is for me. Seems like a decent app but it’s not free.

## Frequently asked questions about Guitar Masterclass

### What does Guitar Masterclass do?

Guitar Masterclass is an application designed to teach users how to play the guitar. It offers interactive lessons, a large library of songs to learn, and features like slow-motion video and finger position diagrams to aid in learning. It also includes a free guitar tuner.

### What are the key features of Guitar Masterclass?

Key features include interactive video lessons, a 'Play-What-You-See' learning method that doesn't require music theory knowledge, a free guitar tuner, a vast song library with music from popular artists, slow-motion video playback, finger position diagrams, and community support.

### How much does Guitar Masterclass cost?

The app is free to download and use, with many lessons available for free. Optional features like Slow Motion, Diagrams, and Sync with the original song can be unlocked through in-app purchases via 'Masterclass Unlimited' packages, starting at $3.99/month.

### Who is Guitar Masterclass for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to learn or improve their guitar playing skills, regardless of their current level. It caters to both beginner and advanced guitarists, offering a wide range of content and learning methods.

### Can I learn songs by my favorite artists on Guitar Masterclass?

Yes, the app features a large library of songs from a diverse range of popular artists. You can learn songs by artists such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, AC/DC, Sting, R.E.M, U2, Eric Clapton, Daft Punk, Oasis, Nirvana, and John Lennon, among many others.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2021-04-29

We've removed advertising altogether.

### 3.2 — 2020-12-22

This version brings you bug fixes and improvements.

### 3.1 — 2020-12-11

This version brings you bug fixes and improvements.

### 3.0 — 2020-12-08

This version brings you support for the latest iOS version and Apple devices as well as bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.8 — 2017-09-24

Ready for iOS 11 and the new iPhones!

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