Is Guitar Tricks Worth It?
Editorial assessment from verified public facts - not hands-on testing. Prices last verified 2026-10-17; confirm at checkout.
Trial-first verdict
Try the trial first: 14-day free trial (billing collected, no charge for 14 days; auto-converts unless cancelled). Refund: 60-day money-back guarantee (cancel within 60 days of Full Access signup for a full refund). Do not pay until the trial proves you will actually practise with it.
What it costs
$29.95/month / $179/year. On annual billing that is $14.92/month - versus $29.95/month paying monthly.
| Price (monthly) | $29.95/month |
|---|---|
| Price (annual) | $179/year |
| Lesson count | 11,000+ lessons (pricing page: 'Over 11,000 lessons'; also 1,000+ songs) |
| Trial | 14-day free trial (billing collected, no charge for 14 days; auto-converts unless cancelled) |
| Refund | 60-day money-back guarantee (cancel within 60 days of Full Access signup for a full refund) |
| Styles | acoustic, blues, rock, country, fundamentals |
| Levels | beginner, intermediate, experienced |
| Instruments | electric guitar, acoustic guitar |
| Best for | beginners, intermediate, structured learners |
Editorial score (from public facts, not hands-on testing)
Weighted rubric: Price/value 25%, Trial & refund 20%, Library 20%, Structure/pathway 20%, Genre depth 15%. See How we rate.
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 6/10 | 25% |
| Trial & Refund | 10/10 | 20% |
| Library | 8/10 | 20% |
| Structure | 10/10 | 20% |
| Genre | 7/10 | 15% |
Weighted total: 81.5/100
Worth it for / not for
Worth it if you are
beginners, intermediate, structured learners. Styles listed by the platform: acoustic, blues, rock, country, fundamentals; levels: beginner, intermediate, experienced.
Probably not for you if
- Highest monthly price in this set ($29.95/mo, verified)
- Annual plan ($179/yr) costs more than TrueFire, JamPlay, Fender Play or Pickup Music annual options checked
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Quick FAQ
How long is the trial?
14-day free trial (billing collected, no charge for 14 days; auto-converts unless cancelled)
What is the refund policy?
60-day money-back guarantee (cancel within 60 days of Full Access signup for a full refund)
How many lessons are included?
11,000+ lessons (pricing page: 'Over 11,000 lessons'; also 1,000+ songs)