# The Impossible with Mike Dawes

> Interactive guitar tuition app for learning a specific complex song. (iPhone/iPad app by Leafcutter Studios Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-with-mike-dawes/id960348356 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leafcutter Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391348774)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1002 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-with-mike-dawes/id960348356/reviews.md

## What is The Impossible with Mike Dawes?

'Learn The Impossible with Mike Dawes' is an in depth and interactive tuition app for iOS devices.

In this follow up to Mike's 5 star rated apps 'Percussive Acoustic Guitar with Mike Dawes' and 'Learn Boogie Shred with Mike Dawes', Mike breaks down his popular original composition 'The Impossible' in immense detail totalling over two hours of exclusive video content.

Mike talks through the process surrounding the composition of the song before presenting a section by section video breakdown of the piece in incredible detail. Every finger, every nuance, every note is covered. 

Additionally, an interactive 3 camera performance of the song is included, an incredibly useful reference point for any part of the song. 

Mike Dawes is a guitar player and touring musician from the UK. He has been hailed as one of the world’s finest modern fingerstyle performers.

His acclaimed solo music, littered with virtuoso nuances and micro-techniques, has seen him tour almost every continent on the planet. He has recorded with, sessioned for and even taught multiple grammy award-wining artists, appeared on film and TV advert soundtracks, written for and been published in dozens of international music magazines, as well as achieving viral YouTube hits in the multiple millions.
 
Additionally, Mike tours as Justin Hayward’s lead guitar player, performing Moody Blues classics throughout the USA and Canada. Countless additional high profile musicians including Steve Vai, Gotye and James Valentine (Maroon 5) have all spoken of their admiration towards his work.
 

    "He is among the very best in the world. I’m thrilled that he is part of this tour. He’s exceptional, I know you’re going to love him" – Justin Hayward, The Moody Blues


Check out Mike's viral percussive guitar cover of Gotye's smash hit 'Somebody That I Used To Know'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1bzUaf_gvU


This app features:

* Introduction and overview the song.

* An interactive multi-angle play through of 'The Impossible' recorded exclusively for this app.

* Easy to use looping and bookmark system, allowing the user to mark and repeat any part of the video content in the app.

* Incredibly detailed explanation of all the guitar techniques used in the song, as they happen. 

* Every single note/scratch/scrape covered in enormous detail totalling almost two hours of content.

## Key features

- Detailed song introduction and overview
- Interactive multi-angle song performance
- Looping and bookmark system
- In-depth explanation of guitar techniques
- Comprehensive note-by-note breakdown

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-with-mike-dawes/id960348356/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great on iPad, no audio on iPhone

*2023-05-18*

The lesson is excellent. It is presented clearly, and easy to follow. Mr. Dawes is an engaging and enjoyable instructor, as well as a masterful guitarist. This lesson is an excellent introduction to his style of playing! One minor issue is that while the content plays perfectly on my iPad, when I try to watch on my iPhone there is no audio. The five stars are for both content and performance on iPad.

### 5/5 — Great on iPad, no audio on iPhone

*2022-06-16, version 2.00*

The lesson is excellent. It is presented clearly, and easy to follow. Mr. Dawes is an engaging and enjoyable instructor, as well as a masterful guitarist. This lesson is an excellent introduction to his style of playing! 
One minor issue is that while the content plays perfectly on my iPad, when I try to watch on my iPhone there is no audio. The five stars are for both content and performance on iPad.

### 5/5 — Most fun I've had on guitar in years

*2017-03-12, version 1.3*

Mike is an amazing musician and excellent teacher. Helped so much keeping it so detailed and precise when breaking down some of his guitar secrets. It would be almost impossible to master this song or any of this percussive style without this app. Highly recommended, but only if your skill level can handle it. I spent countless hours learning this song and had more fun than I've had in years playing the guitar.

### 5/5 — Nice Breakdown of Complex Song

*2015-05-09, version 1.3*

If you are a fan of Mike Dawes or just in general want to get better at the percussive fingerstyle genre, you cannot go wrong with this app.  Be warned, this song is very complicated so not for anyone less than intermediate.  If you are at that level, Mike really takes the time to slow down everything that is going on in this monster and move through it, literally beat by beat.  Expensive for an app, but going slow and acquiring the skills to actually play this song will take your playing up several skill notches so it really isn't that much in that context.

## Frequently asked questions about The Impossible with Mike Dawes

### What is The Impossible with Mike Dawes?

The Impossible with Mike Dawes is an in-depth and interactive tuition app for iOS devices designed to teach a specific guitar composition. It features over two hours of exclusive video content breaking down the song section by section.

### What kind of guitar techniques are covered in The Impossible with Mike Dawes?

The app provides incredibly detailed explanations of all the guitar techniques used in the song 'The Impossible'. Every single note, scratch, and scrape is covered in enormous detail.

### Does The Impossible with Mike Dawes offer interactive features?

Yes, the app includes an interactive multi-angle performance of the song, which serves as a useful reference point. It also features an easy-to-use looping and bookmark system for repeating specific parts of the video content.

### Who is Mike Dawes?

Mike Dawes is a highly acclaimed UK-based guitar player and touring musician, recognized as one of the world's finest modern fingerstyle performers. He has toured globally and worked with numerous Grammy award-winning artists.

### What devices is The Impossible with Mike Dawes compatible with?

The app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires iOS to function.

### How much does The Impossible with Mike Dawes cost?

The Impossible with Mike Dawes is a paid application, priced at $14.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned.

### How often is The Impossible with Mike Dawes updated?

The latest version of The Impossible with Mike Dawes is 2.00, which was last updated on May 27, 2020. This indicates a less frequent update schedule.

### What is the age rating for The Impossible with Mike Dawes?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience interested in learning guitar.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.00 — 2020-05-27

We've updated the app for iOS13.

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