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Instructions · What links here · Gibson App (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 14 days ago by AlexanderZoundio (talk: D · +) · Last edited 14 days ago by AlexanderZoundio

Submission declined on 27 October 2025 by AllWeKnowOfHeaven (talk).

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Declined by AllWeKnowOfHeaven 14 days ago. Last edited by AlexanderZoundio 14 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: Could use some non primary sources. Valorrr ^{(lets chat)} 21:23, 7 October 2025 (UTC)

Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I have been paid by my employer for my contributions to this article. AlexanderZoundio (talk) 14:16, 5 September 2025 (UTC)

Gibson App (marketed as Gibson: Learn & Play Guitar) is a mobile guitar-learning application developed by the Swedish company Zoundio AB in collaboration with Gibson Brands. It was released in 2021 for iOS and Android devices.^[1]^{[non-primary source needed]}

Features

The Gibson App provides interactive tools for learning to play guitar, including:^[2]^{[non-primary source needed]}

Interactive lessons – Step-by-step tutorials for guitar beginners. The app analyzes user performance and provides real-time feedback on notes and chords.
Licensed songs – Tutorials featuring popular songs, tablature, and video guidance at multiple difficulty levels.
Genre and style lessons – Instructional content focused on styles such as rock, blues, country, and metal.
AI feedback (iOS only) – Personalized performance analysis delivered periodically during the learning pathway.
Weekly leagues (iOS only) – Optional competitions that allow users to compare progress with others.
Stop & Go and Continue Playing (iOS only) – Practice features that let users pause lessons and resume progress automatically.
Digital amplifier (iOS only) – Emulates amplifier tones and effects through mobile devices.
Guitar tools – Built-in tuner, metronome, and a practice tracker.

History

The platform was first introduced in 2020 under the name Amped Guitar, developed by Zoundio AB in partnership with Gibson Brands. In January 2021, it was relaunched as the Gibson App with an expanded feature set and revised branding.

Reception

The Gibson App has received generally positive reviews from music and technology publications.

Guitar World described the app as “a strong option for beginners” and highlighted its structured learning path and use of gamification.^[3]

Rolling Stone reported that the Gibson App was “changing the guitar-teaching game,” emphasizing its use of interactive feedback and Gibson TV integration. The publication noted that it gained over 150,000 downloads within days of launch during the COVID-19 pandemic.^[4]

Acoustic Life included the Gibson App in its 2023 list of recommended guitar-learning platforms, citing its accessible design and suitability for entry-level players.^[5]

Availability

The Gibson App is available for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers using Apple silicon (M1 and later). An Android version is also available, though it currently lacks certain iOS features such as Leagues and AI feedback.^[6]^{[non-primary source needed]}

External links

References

^ "Gibson App – Learn and Play Guitar". Gibson.app. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
^ "Gibson App – Learn and Play Guitar". Gibson.app. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
^ Simon Fellows (2024-01-15). ""If you're a beginner then you've lucked out with this app. The pathway is simply superb": Gibson: Learn & Play Guitar app review". Guitar World. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
^ Stone, Rolling (2021-06-14). "The Gibson App Is Changing the Guitar-Teaching Game". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
^ Polecastro, Tony (2023-09-21). "Best Guitar Learning Apps in 2024 (Beginners, Tabs, & Tuning)". Acoustic Life. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
^ "FAQ | Gibson App". gibson.app. Retrieved 2025-09-15.

[1] "Gibson App – Learn and Play Guitar". Gibson.app. Retrieved 5 September 2025.

[2] "Gibson App – Learn and Play Guitar". Gibson.app. Retrieved 5 September 2025.

[3] Simon Fellows (2024-01-15). ""If you're a beginner then you've lucked out with this app. The pathway is simply superb": Gibson: Learn & Play Guitar app review". Guitar World. Retrieved 2025-09-15.

[4] Stone, Rolling (2021-06-14). "The Gibson App Is Changing the Guitar-Teaching Game". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-09-15.

[5] Polecastro, Tony (2023-09-21). "Best Guitar Learning Apps in 2024 (Beginners, Tabs, & Tuning)". Acoustic Life. Retrieved 2025-09-15.

[6] "FAQ | Gibson App". gibson.app. Retrieved 2025-09-15.

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