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My son has always been very musical. He was in choir in elementary school and signed up for band as soon as he hit middle school. For the past few years, he has loved learning how to play his trumpet with a variety of music.
He has wanted to expand his knowledge with learning new instruments, especially guitar, but finding the time for lessons can be hard. My husband, his stepfather, has played guitar since he was a young teen, and he has tried to teach my son to play on an acoustic guitar, but it never really sunk in.
Then, we had this amazing opportunity to work with Fender. My son was able to choose an electric guitar and use their program, Fender Play, to teach himself to play guitar in a fun and song-based way. The curriculum is customized based on your musical preference, so your teen can choose a genre like “rock” or “pop” to learn well known riffs and songs.
It’s a guided online learning program where new guitar players can start playing in just minutes. My son was learning cords and able to play riffs in just one day of working with the program.
Fender Play has a curriculum designed so that in a few short lessons, a player can learn something new, like a recognizable riff or a full song. This really motivated my son. He was excited because when he played for us, we could identify the riffs almost immediately that he learned from well known songs.
Watching him learn, I have really liked how the program is set up. They help you learn to break down songs you love so you can learn the basics of guitar. The videos show split screen and over-the-shoulder angels to give a new player the best perspectives for learning to play. It also saves your progress, so you can pick right back up where you left off.
Both my husband and I grew up playing musical instruments, so we know the important skills learning an instrument like guitar can give a teen. Kids who play musical instruments tend to do well socially and develop math skills and coordination as well as concentration. Plus, kids who play musical instruments are more confident.
Fender Play is a great way to learn guitar because it’s created by curriculum experts and the leading guitar brand. Is your teen ready to learn to play? Have you teen try it out with a FREE 30-Day Trial at play.fender.com right now!
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21 comments
Know couple of people who have been thinking about learning to play guitar. Cost of lessons was pricy. Will have to tell them about this and they might just learn how to play.
This is such a convenient and wonderful way to learn to play the guitar. My family is very musical (except for me) and my grandson has been taking guitar lessons for several years. I’ll have to share this info with him.
What an awesome looking way to start to play a fender, I have to admit I used to play the guitar a little when I was younger and it is a really nice instrument to play.
When my kids were little, they wanted to learn to play the guitar. We couldn’t find anywhere for them to take lessons. This would have been great.
I had no idea this was out there! This is great for anyone that wants to learn to play guitar! I want to check this out myself.
I have read so many great things lately about Fender Play. I’ve pinned it because we homeschool, and my daughter wants to learn to play the guitar. I’m going to use it as an extracurricular!
My son would’ve loved this when he was learning to play the guitar.
It’s really cool that they have such an in-depth tutorial platform the kids can work with. That’s an awesome way for them to learn!
This program sounds amazing. We have a guitar but nobody knows how to play. My son is into music, he would love to learn to play.
I have been wanting to learn how to play the guitar recently, this came right on time! I’ll have to check this out soon… thank you this sounds like just what I need!
Having a leaning towards playing music is great for kids. This helps them in getting a more rounded personality, I feel. Tender Play looks like a great and convenient option for kids to learn an instrument.
I love that Fender started offering this. It can be hard to track down lessons when your kid shows interest.
Rather than going to a musician for lessons, my son has self-taught. I am glad there are resources like this for the musical-at-heart.
I have always wanted to play an instrument and the guitar is one of them. This would be an awesome way to learn and is super convenient.
I am playing a guitar but it was just a basic. I self study only and everytime i play guitar it makes me feel so peace. It is one of my stress reliever.
Reading this post made my dream of learning to play the guitar come alive! I pleaded my parents for guitar lessons but they enrolled me in piano lessons instead. 🙁 I love this Fender Play! It will help more kids to tap their creative/musical talent!
I love it! It’s so awesome to know that you can learn online and I’m sure a lot of people will take advantage of this too. I’ve always loved music but I never learned how to play the guitar. It would be a great skill to learn.
I wish I’ve known this when I am learning how to play guitar. Great help to those who love to play with it.
Wow this so nice. My cousin really loves to learn guitar and his problem is that no one who teach guitar lessons are available in their area. I will let her mom know about this so the might consider.