Learning apps are best at keeping you practising: short lessons, instant feedback and songs you want to play. They are not a full replacement for a teacher who can fix your posture, but they are a strong, affordable start.
Quick answer
- Piano with structured feedback: Skoove.
- Piano, learning real songs: flowkey.
- Several instruments in one app: Yousician.
- Guitar, bass or ukulele by video: Fender Play.
How the apps hear you
Most of these apps listen through your phone or computer microphone, and piano apps can also connect to a digital piano or keyboard over MIDI, which is more accurate. If you have a digital keyboard, use the cable connection.
Choosing between them
| App | Instruments | Teaching style |
|---|---|---|
| Skoove | Piano | Structured courses with feedback |
| flowkey | Piano | Song library with a wait-for-you mode |
| Yousician | Guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, singing | Game-style practice |
| Fender Play | Guitar, bass, ukulele | Short video lessons in learning paths |
Use the free trials
All four offer some form of free access or trial. Try two side by side for a week and keep the one you actually open every day. Plans and prices change, so check the official sites.
Pair any app with a metronome and, for guitar, our guide to reading chord charts.
