“An accessible, contemporary tuition platform that screams quality”: Fender Play review 2024

A beautifully executed, modern take on traditional guitar, bass and ukulele tuition

Fender Play review: Man plays an electric guitar sat on the couch
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Guitar World Verdict

With its stylish, contemporary vibe, Fender Play is a joy to use for novices and early intermediate players. Refreshingly, its library of lessons and songs reach far beyond the somewhat hackneyed blues and rock classics favored by most of its competitors.

Pros

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    Intuitive user experience with broad appeal

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    In-depth lessons for novices and intermediates

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    Step-by-step tuition keeps engagement high

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    Professional production values, including multi-cam video

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    Diverse song library to suit most tastes

Cons

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    Little here for advanced players

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    Some repetition in tuition content

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At a glance

Price: $19.99/£19.49 monthly, $149.99/£144.99 yearly
Free trial?: 7-days for monthly plan sign-ups, 14-days for annual plan sign-ups
Key features: Guided paths; bite-sized lessons; suitable for guitar bass and uke players; 700+ popular songs to learn; multi-angle camera
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For the purposes of this review, Fender Play granted us full access to their online lessons platform. We've just re-reviewed the platform to ensure that our opinions are up-to-date and based on the latest version of Fender Play.

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Fender Play review: Plans and prices
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Yes (7 days)$19.99/£19.49$149.99/£144.99
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Chris Schwarten

Chris is a contributor to Guitar World and MusicRadar with around 20 years of guitar playing experience – including writing for and recording various projects for around 15 of those. Outside of practical experience, he’s studied music throughout his life, with a particular focus on composition at university. He’s something of a 90s tragic and a sucker for anything with a groovy, metallic edge or psych and stoner vibes. Outside of music, he’s an avid cook, gardener, and rugby league lover.

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