Yousician anyone?

wern101

Hello world.

Whenever I watch a youtube vid that has anything to do with music I see the 'yousician' add.

It seems like a nice tool, but before I invest R300 a month (or R1700-00 per year) I would like to know if anyone is using it? If so, has it helped in any way? What is your verdict?

Is this yet another app that milks you dry or is this really something worth looking into?

Alternatives?

Thanks.

daveo1977

Hi Wern101!

I haven't checked out what "Yousician" offers although I have seen the YouTube adds. A couple of months ago, Rob Chapman punted another service called "Musicisum". I've watched a couple of lessons presented by Rabea Masaad, see what you make of it: https://www.musicisum.net

Also check out Warren Lain, the warrenmusic series: https://warrenlain.com/about

At the very least, these will serve as some kind of comparison.

Despite what's available online, I go to a guitar teacher once every two weeks. I share that lesson with another guitarist, and while it was a little awkward at first, we've really gotten into jamming together. Have you got access to a guitar teacher where you stay?

Hasie

Just remember that these applications/video series/sites does not have someone looking at how you play - Finger positioning, playing with the tips, etc. Those little things that make a huge difference.

wern101

Thanks Daveo. Much appreciated.

At first glance they all seem so great, but taking the plunge and investing in dollars and pounds is a bit daunting. I get these are businesses and that's fine, but I want 'real time' feedback about my playing and having someone analyze my playing and saying 'ah! I know where to start with you' . you know?

Hasie wrote: Just remember that these applications/video series/sites does not have someone looking at how you play - Finger positioning, playing with the tips, etc. Those little things that make a huge difference.

That's why yousician looks better because there seems to be a real 'measurement' to what the person is playing (albeit from a robot). I just downloaded the app and played the first 1 or 2 items and it looks good, but as with all things, how long before the ceiling is reached.

I am sick of watching video tutorials and am in no position to just jam with other people at present. Sadly, there aren't many 'teachers' around these parts that i would trust (i may be overly biased)

I have taught myself up to this point but am now in need to start understanding some real theory application. I don't yet speak the theory language and when video's start talking about diatonic scales and chromatic harmonica I get instantly lost.

Maybe I should go with first instincts and get Fretboard Theory by Desi Serna? I already have the sample on play books...maybe good place to start (again?) ?

confused.... ???

domhatch

a lot of really great sa musos are starting to give lessons via skype - and i'm talking the likes of tony cox here. real-time feedback on your playing, technique, etc. i'd say invest in that level of online before an app or anything like it.

i've downloaded yousician, but i'm not paying the monthlies...
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