Last updated: Monday 9 November 2026. Next update: Monday 16 November.
Disclosure: Some links in this post (Guitar Tricks, Pickup Music, Gibson App, Simply Guitar) are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you sign up through them, at no extra cost to you. I'm not a TrueFire affiliate; I've paid for it myself since 2019. That doesn't change which deals I list or what I say about them. I only include deals I've checked against the app's normal price, and no company can pay to be included.
Black Friday is the cheapest time of year to commit to a guitar app, but only if it's the right app for you. A big discount on something you won't use is still money wasted. I've reviewed all 13 apps in my Best Guitar Learning Apps 2026 roundup. Below is every Black Friday offer I could verify from them, checked against the normal price. I'll update this page every week until Cyber Monday (30 November).
Black Friday guitar app deals at a glance
| App (my score) | Black Friday 2026 deal | Deal price | Normal price | Ends | Status |
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| TrueFire (9.0) Read my review | 70% off the first year of All Access | $77.88 first year, then $99/yr | $143.88/yr (UK iOS app £119.99) | 23 Nov, 12pm ET (see note) | Live now |
| JustinGuitar (9.0) | 40% off the first year of the app (new subscribers); Practical Music Theory 55% off | Theory course $90 | App £59/yr; theory course $199.99 | 30 Nov (theory course) | Live now |
| Guitar Tricks (7.5) | $99 for a year of Full Access plus a beginner bonus bundle (early access) | $99 first year | $179/yr | Early access countdown ends about 13 Nov (Pacific time) | Live now |
| Gibson App (9.5) Read my review | Nothing announced yet | n/a | Premium £99.99/yr | n/a | Watching |
| Pickup Music (9.5) Read my review | No Black Friday sale expected | n/a | $179.99/yr | n/a | See note |
| Paul Davids Guitar (8.5) Read my review | Nothing announced yet | n/a | $129–$199 per course | n/a | Watching |
| Simply Guitar (7.0) | Nothing announced yet | n/a | £129.99/yr | n/a | Watching |
| Fender Play (6.0) | Nothing announced yet | n/a | £134.99/yr | n/a | Watching |
| Songsterr (6.0) | Nothing announced yet | n/a | Plus £9.99/mo | n/a | Watching |
| Yousician (5.0) | Nothing announced yet | n/a | £59.99/yr | n/a | Watching |
App names link to each official site; some are affiliate links (see the disclosure above). Dollar prices are billed in US dollars, even for UK buyers. Normal prices are everyday list prices from my roundup (October 2026) or the app's own pricing page. Apps I score below 5 are listed separately at the bottom of this post. Swipe sideways to see the full table on a phone.
How to get the most from Black Friday
Pick the app first, then the deal. Use my roundup to find the right fit, then check whether it's discounted. Don't do it the other way round.
Check the renewal price. Most Black Friday deals cover the first year only. Know what you'll pay in year two, and set your own reminder before it renews.
Pick one; don't pay for both. Two discounted subscriptions are still two subscriptions you'll split your practice time between.
Check where you buy. App Store and Google Play prices often differ from the website, and some deals only appear in one place.
New subscribers only? Many offers exclude existing members. If you already subscribe, check whether you can extend instead (TrueFire lets you).
Live Deals
TrueFire: 70% off the first year of All Access
My score: 9/10. The deepest library of guitar lessons on the internet. Best for late beginners and intermediates who want depth and world-class teachers.
The deal: All Access for $77.88 for the first year ($6.49/month), then $99/year. All courses, songs and jams are $9.99 or less, Guitar Methods are 50% off, and All Access Plus is $119 for a year.
Normal price: $143.88/year list, although TrueFire is often $79–$99 in a sale.
Ends: TrueFire's early-access page currently says Monday 23 November at 12pm ET. A main Black Friday sale usually follows, so I'll confirm which it is in the next update. Don't leave it to the last day.
Conditions: no code needed. The All Access offer can't be combined with other discounts. Existing All Access members can add a year to their subscription.
Worth it? Yes, if TrueFire suits you. This is the best price I've seen for All Access, and I've renewed on the Black Friday deal every year since my first full-price year in 2019. Plan your first month around one Guitar Method so the library doesn't overwhelm you.
Read my full TrueFire review.
JustinGuitar: 40% off the app, plus 55% off Practical Music Theory
My score: 9/10. The best free way to learn guitar, with a paid app for structure and songs.
The deal: 40% off your first year of the JustinGuitar Lessons & Songs app, for new subscribers only. JustinGuitar is calling November "Black Friday all month". Practical Music Theory (lifetime access) is 55% off at $90, normally $199.99, until 30 November.
Normal price: the website lessons are always free. The app is £59/year in the UK.
Worth it? For beginners on a budget, yes, but start with the free website lessons first. Only take the app deal if you want the song library and practice tools on top. My full JustinGuitar review is coming at the end of November.
Guitar Tricks: $99 for a year of Full Access (early access)
My score: 7.5/10. Best for desktop learners who want a big song library.
The deal: a year of Full Access for $99 (about $8.25 a month), plus a beginner bonus bundle: a custom lesson plan from an instructor, one Premium Bootcamp, the 100 Licks series, three e-books and some backing tracks. No code needed. Guitar Tricks emailed me on 8 November to say early access is live, and it's now on their Black Friday offer page.
Normal price: $179/year, so this is a real saving of $80 (about 45%). Guitar Tricks compares it with $359 (twelve months at the monthly price) and calls the whole thing an "$899 value". I'd ignore both figures and compare it with the $179 annual price.
Ends: the page shows a countdown rather than a date. As of 9 November it points to around midnight Pacific time on Friday 13 November (early Saturday morning in the UK). Guitar Tricks' email suggests a main Black Friday sale will follow, and I'll update this when it does.
Conditions: billed in US dollars. The page doesn't state the renewal price for year two, so check it at checkout and set a reminder. The 60-day money-back guarantee still applies.
Worth it? If you're a song-first learner who practises at a computer, yes. This is the lowest price I've seen for a year of Guitar Tricks. If you're a total beginner who wants your phone to listen to you play, look at the Gibson App first.
No Black Friday deal (yet)
Gibson App (9.5/10): nothing announced yet. Premium is normally £99.99/year, with a 7-day trial on annual plans. If you're a total beginner, this is still where I'd start, deal or no deal. Gibson App review
Pickup Music (9.5/10): don't wait for a sale. In a Reddit thread this week, someone who says they're a co-founder wrote that Pickup Music doesn't take part in Black Friday sales. The 14-day free trial and 60-day money-back guarantee are the real "deal" here. Normally $179.99/year. Pickup Music review
Paul Davids Guitar (8.5/10): nothing announced yet. Courses are normally $129–$199 each, paid once, with a 14-day money-back guarantee. Solo School currently has a waitlist rather than a sale. Paul Davids Guitar review
Simply Guitar (7.0/10): nothing announced yet. Normally £129.99/year.
Fender Play (6.0/10): nothing announced yet. Normally £134.99/year.
Songsterr (6.0/10): nothing announced yet. Songsterr's support account said last year that they don't run Black Friday deals, so I'm not expecting one.
Yousician (5.0/10): nothing announced yet. Last year Premium+ was 64% off the first year from mid-November, so a similar offer is likely.
Other deals (apps I score below 5)
These are real offers, but I don't recommend these apps as a main way to learn for most adults. Read my roundup for why.
Jamie Harrison Guitar (4.0/10): the site banner shows a "Black Weekend" offer of 35% off subscriptions (code 35BWSUB) and 20% off lifetime courses (code 20BWCOU). No dates are given. Only worth a look if you're a die-hard John Mayer fan.
Chordify (3.0/10): Google Play shows a year of Premium Plus for $12 until 30 November. I haven't confirmed whether the same price applies on iPhone, the web or in the UK. It's fine for quick chord look-ups, not as a way to learn.
Rocksmith+ (3.5/10): a fan account reports 60% off a 12-month subscription from 12 November. Ubisoft hasn't confirmed it yet. Last year's deal was the same 60%.
What changed this week?
9 November: Guitar Tricks' $99 deal is now live on its official site (early access, about $80 off the $179 annual price). It's moved from "Expected" to "Live deals". TrueFire and JustinGuitar are unchanged. Rocksmith+ is still unconfirmed.
8 November: first version. TrueFire and JustinGuitar deals are live. The Guitar Tricks deal has been reported but isn't on the official site yet.
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This post reflects the deals I could verify as of 9 November 2026. Prices and dates change quickly during Black Friday, so always check the final price before you pay. AI was used in the process of writing this blog post but only to help structure and organise the content.
Frequently Asked Questions
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So far, TrueFire. It's 70% off the first year of All Access, at $77.88, then $99/year. Guitar Tricks is also live, at $99 for a year of Full Access (normally $179). For beginners on a budget, JustinGuitar's 40% off the first year of its app is the best deal, and its website lessons are free all year.
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Not as far as I can tell. Someone who says they're a Pickup Music co-founder wrote this week that the company doesn't take part in Black Friday sales. Use the 14-day free trial and 60-day money-back guarantee instead.
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Not yet. Nothing has been announced as of 9 November 2026. I'll add it here if one appears. Premium is normally £99.99/year with a 7-day trial on annual plans.
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Usually, yes. Most deals cover your first year only. TrueFire renews at $99/year after the $77.88 first year. Set your own reminder before the renewal date.
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Usually, yes, but several apps bill in US dollars even for UK buyers, so your bank may add a small foreign transaction fee. App Store and Google Play deals can differ by country, so check the final price at checkout.
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It varies. Guitar Tricks' early-access countdown runs to about 13 November, TrueFire's early-access deal currently ends 23 November, while JustinGuitar's and Chordify's run to 30 November. Most others haven't been announced yet. I update this page every week until Cyber Monday.
