# tonebase — Music Education Service > Virtual music school for piano, guitar, and violin from top artists. (iPhone/iPad app by Tonebase, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonebase/id1645613015 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tonebase, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645613017) - Category: Education, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.81/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 30 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2023-02-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonebase/id1645613015/reviews.md ## What is tonebase? The #1 virtual music school to learn piano, classical guitar and violin from the world’s best! 1000s of lessons to build your repertoire and skills. Master your favorite works and break through your technical barriers. See how the top 1% of artists and teachers approach the music! WHAT IS TONEBASE? tonebase is THE app for learning technique, theory, repertoire, and musicianship from today’s leading artists. Choose from any of the 1000s of lessons in the state-of-the-art video player, and play along as you practice. → Finally master the pieces you love. GRAMMY-winning artists and renowned instructors take you through every note. → Level-up with weekly LIVE workshops. Learn how your favorite world-class artists approach the music, in real time. Take part in virtual masterclasses and get feedback from the artists themselves. → Interact with others in a vibrant community. Join in Two Week Intensives, Mentorships, and Community Challenges to get direct feedback and improve your skills. Meet fellow learners from around the world. → Perfect your craft with bonus learning resources. Practice with 100s of scores and workbooks to break through your technical and musical barriers. WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH THE APP? 100s of lessons + interviews with top artists Structured & guided course content Free scores and workbooks for every lesson LIVE weekly workshops and master classes Access to the tonebase community forum Progress tracking and personalized feedback Use tonebase FREE for 14 days to try out the total learning experience. If you stay a member after your free trial, you’re backed by our 90-day money back guarantee. WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING "I can honestly say in the past year my playing has improved dramatically, mostly because of tonebase!" – Eric P. "tonebase is the absolute essential tool that I use for my playing." – Marcus M. "There is no doubt that tonebase offers the very best coaching available." – Monika T. "I noticed that my technical ability improved after just the first few lessons. I can't wait to integrate what I learned into my daily practice to improve further. – Nick ABOUT TONEBASE For 5 years, tonebase has been the #1 online academy and community for classical musicians. Our 100,000+ members are taking their skills to the next level every single day with expert instruction and state-of-the-art learning tools. Our mission at tonebase is to democratize access to the highest-quality music education, allowing you to learn from and be inspired by the best. At the core of our platform, you'll find 1000s of lessons, courses, and interviews taught by 100+ world-class instructors including GRAMMY award-winners and teachers from top music schools. Now you can access every resource inside tonebase on your mobile phone or tablet! Here’s what major publications have had to say about us: "...break through your technical barriers, expand your repertoire, and dive deeper into your passion for the instrument — a new learning experience is here. tonebase is now live!" - The Strad "The site now offers hundreds of hours of tutorials...supplied by some of the finest classical guitarists, young and not-so-young, in the world." - Acoustic Guitar Magazine If you’ve ever wanted to overcome your musical obstacles, master classical technique, and learn how to play like your favorite artists…make the tonebase app your digital companion. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Thousands of video lessons - Live weekly workshops - Virtual masterclasses - Community forums - Scores and workbooks - Progress tracking ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Piano Monthly | $49.99 | per month | | Piano Yearly | $299.99 | per year | | Flute Monthly | $49.99 | per month | | Violin Monthly | $49.99 | per month | | Violin Yearly | $299.99 | per year | | Guitar Yearly | $299.99 | per year | | Guitar Monthly | $49.99 | per month | | Cello Monthly | $49.99 | per month | | Cello Yearly | $299.99 | per year | | Cello Monthly | $24.99 | per month | | Flute Monthly | $24.99 | per month | | Guitar Monthly | $24.99 | per month | | Piano Monthly | $24.99 | per month | | Piano Yearly | $149.00 | per year | | Violin Monthly | $24.99 | per month | | Trumpet Yearly | $149.00 | per year | | Trumpet Monthly | $24.99 | per month | | Flute Yearly | $299.99 | per year | | Trumpet Monthly | $49.99 | per month | | Trumpet Yearly (30% off) | $209.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Piano Lifetime | $699.99 | one-time | | Flute Lifetime | $699.99 | one-time | | Violin Lifetime | $699.00 | one-time | | Cello Lifetime | $699.00 | one-time | | Trumpet Lifetime (30% off) | $484.99 | one-time | | Guitar Lifetime | $699.00 | one-time | | Voice Lifetime (30% off) | $484.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 21) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonebase/id1645613015/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Abandoned App? *2025-11-21* I was excited to purchase a subscription and start exploring the app. Just as others have complained, it’s impossible to even create an account bc it perpetually warns you that notifications are turned off, prompting the user to either go to settings, or “cancel” out of the pop-up window. The pop-up warning appears any time I try to create an account, or navigate through the app. Recent reviews, unfortunately, indicate this is an ongoing issue. Version history shows the app has NOT been updated for at least one year. That is concerning and strongly suggests the developers are no longer actively maintaining the app. In summary, this app continues to take your money, but developers are no longer maintaining it to ensure functionality. What gives, APPLE? Why would you allow developers to offer apps that have clearly been abandoned by the developers? ### 1/5 — Bad software *2025-07-30, version 77.0.2* The operating system of this app is very bad, you sign up for the subxripxipn and register your card and then the app blocks access to your videos, it says you have to register and you are already registered, but it is difficult to enter again, the app gets stuck, it does not open what you want, it seems like a software failure, it lacks a lot of engineering, do not register, the app still works very badly, and on the website too. ### 1/5 — Fix the app *2025-06-26* Bro, you have a bad review from almost 9 months ago now complaining about the constant notification bug. You still haven’t fixed it. Bad app reviews can kill a business. You also don’t reply to any of the bad reviews, are you even aware of them and that you have a 4 star rating and sliding? We need people like you and apps like this I love your content. Trust me I’m in the business, do everything you can to get 5 star reviews. It helps your business and shows you actually care about your customers. Also when I login I have to keep choosing my instrument. Take me to the home page immediately to show me current videos and suggested. I really want you to succeed. You barely have any reviews so each of those count way more. I’ll change this to 5 stars if you fix the notification bug, direct me to the home page on login, and reply to all of your reviews apologizing and showing people you care. You’re not a Microsoft or Airline app where people are forced to use you can you can cut corners. You really need to earn and keep customers. Love what you’re doing otherwise! ### 1/5 — Can’t Subscribe So App Is Useless *2025-04-19* I tried subscribing but it kept redirecting me to a page that said this content is only for premium subscribers. The app is basically useless despite how many times they advertised to me. ### 1/5 — Fraudulent app *2025-03-30, version 77.0.2* Took an annual subscription fee when subscribed for one month rolling. Ignored all emails. Scam - avoid. Reported to App Store ### 1/5 — Too many iPhone app issues *2024-12-25* The iPhone app doesn’t remember your profile and prompts for my instrument of interest and a bunch of other settings that get cleared each time I use the Phone app. If I had time I’d debug and get to resolution. Not enjoying or using Tonebase like I had planned. This old guy is going back to old tried and true techniques. Closed account. ### 3/5 — Poor app *2024-11-23, version 77.0.2* Love the content of Tonebase. Lessons are great, tutors are brilliant and there is plenty of content. There is a huge flaw in the app when i use it because i cannot progress from a level because of a glitch and therefore learning has been postponed for two weeks. The problem still doesn't look to have been fixed. ### 2/5 — App buggy and lags behind the website *2024-11-15* Much less featured than the website, an extraordinary drain on iPad Pro battery life, and full of annoyances that violate basic iOS UX rules (like being reminded every two minutes to turn on notifications, even when you’ve decided not to - why would you want notifications from an app like this anyway?). Their content is good but this app is not. ### 4/5 — Great concept, just pricy *2024-06-12* This app includes many fantastic features that I know would be helpful to any musician who uses them. However, this app is expensive. Other than the quiz, you can’t do anything in the app without paying for a subscription. The subscription options are: $49.99/month $299.99/year $699.00/lifetime There isn’t a seven day free trial period that many subscription services have. The reason I’m rating this at four stars is because the app offers many useful resources for musicians at all levels. I’m taking away one star because it’s expensive. I do acknowledge that the price is fair for what you get out of the app, it’s just out of my price range. ### 5/5 — The Best Virtual Resource for ANY Classical Musician *2024-05-06* I am a professional cellist and have studied with many of the great teachers alive today…including many of the teachers available through this course! I have to say that as someone usually highly skeptical about these kinds of platforms, I am completely impressed. The cost of the course is what you would pay for one lesson with many of the artists available here. The amount of material covered is extensive, and I genuinely see this app as rivaling the traditional thinking about mastering an instrument. I think any instrumentalist should take advantage of this resource regardless your level. As I said, I perform for a profession, and I am still learning lots and getting many new ideas through this app. Classical music has always had ‘gate keepers’, and prohibitive costs—this is a large step to removing those barriers. 10/10! ## Frequently asked questions about tonebase ### What is tonebase? tonebase is a virtual music school offering lessons in piano, classical guitar, and violin. It provides thousands of video lessons, live workshops, and a community forum taught by world-class artists and instructors. ### What instruments can I learn on tonebase? You can learn piano, classical guitar, and violin on tonebase. The platform features lessons and guidance from GRAMMY-winning artists and renowned instructors for these instruments. ### How much does tonebase cost? tonebase offers a free 14-day trial to experience the full learning platform. After the trial, membership is required, with a 90-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied. ### What kind of learning resources are available? The app includes structured video lessons, live weekly workshops, virtual masterclasses, community challenges, and bonus learning resources like scores and workbooks to help users improve their technique and repertoire. ### Can I get feedback on my playing? Yes, tonebase offers opportunities for personalized feedback. You can participate in virtual masterclasses, community challenges, and mentorship programs where artists and instructors provide direct feedback. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 77.0.2 — 2024-10-24 Bug fixes ### 77.0.1 — 2024-10-23 Bug fixes ### 77.0.0 — 2024-09-13 Bug fixes ### 75.0.1 — 2024-08-15 Bug fixes ### 74.0.2 — 2024-08-07 Bug fixes ## Apps similar to tonebase | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toddler Jukebox: 6 free songs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toddler-jukebox-6-free-songs/id515367520) | 3.1 (40) | Free | Education | | [Music Theory 101: Study Course](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-101-study-course/id1629995579) | 4.6 (28) | Free | Education | | [ABRSM Piano Practice Partner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-piano-practice-partner/id891238739) | 2.6 (8) | Free | Education | | [MyEarTraining - Ear Trainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myeartraining-ear-trainer/id885622580) | 4.8 (251) | Free | Education | | [Music Kids - Free Music Videos for YouTube Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-kids-free-music-videos-for-youtube-kids/id998075980) | 3.5 (138) | Free | Education | | [爱学琴](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id993480920) | — | Free | Education | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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