Online platforms that will help you play musical instruments

We have rounded up a list of online platforms that offer tutorials on a range of musical instruments for beginners

Learning how to play the guitar or piano has long been on the bucket list for many people. With lockdown restrictions being re-imposed and plenty of leisure time on our hands, there is no excuse to not give it a shot. We know it can seem daunting, with countless tutorials to choose from online. So we have shortlisted online platforms that help beginners learn how to play musical instruments from scratch.

String it along

Coursera is an open online course provider known for offering programs by top universities across the globe. Millions of visitors learn and build skills online with the help of expert resources not limited to academic interests. The Guitar Basics course by Berklee College of Music includes 22 hours of video instruction alongside reading material that will help beginners grasp the essentials for acoustic as well as electric guitar.  The course is a part of multiple programs, which means you can progress to a specialisation course if you wish to and advance on your musical journey.

All the chords you need

Skillshare is a learning platform for those who wish to upgrade their existing creative skills or add to their arsenal. Taught by world class professionals and practitioners, the on demand courses are interactive and project oriented. The Learn Piano in 30 Days course includes eight hours of video content broken down into short lessons that explain in great detail the varied elements of playing piano, from piano chords to special piano key names and piano playing posture.

In harmony

Udemy offers over 100,000 on-demand online courses on a range of subjects for educational, professional, and personal development. If you want to learn to play something offbeat, you can opt for the Learn to Play Harmonica course on the website. Students will learn how to play single notes, use major and minor pentatonic scales, bend notes, and more. The course is ideal for beginners with its 22 hours of tutorial videos and additional relevant resources.

Learn from the best

Being taught by a multi-Grammy award nominee seems like a neat way to start learning a musical instrument, right? Lynda makes it possible with Banjo Lessons taught by Tony Trischka. The four part video library comprises three hours of video instruction, hundreds of banjo lessons and performances alongside backing tracks and banjo tabs. From holding the banjo to playing classical bluegrass tunes, beginners can learn at their own pace. Students will also learn how to read tablature during the course. The platform also offers advanced courses such as producing music, songwriting, and much more.

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