Both Yousician and Rocksmith are non traditional ways to learn the guitar.
They both have their advantages, and here in this Yousician vs. Rocksmith review, I’d like to highlight some of the main differences and perhaps make some recommendations for those who really want to learn and improve their skills on the guitar.
What’s Good about Yousician
You can start with using the app for free by downloading it, however to really get better at the guitar, you will probably want to upgrade to the paid version.
So it’s free, but only partially free. Most people who are serious will upgrade to the paid version.
After using it for quite some time, what I like about Yousician is that it’s a great mix between having fun and learning.
The app technology is really advanced, and once you get used to it, I think it can be a good way to improve your guitar skills. Beacause it’s an app, there will always be updates and improvements, which you won’t get with Rocksmith.
I have a Yousician review you can read which goes into more detail about setting it up, however I’ll give the same advice as I gave before:
You basically just need to get the app and try it out. It’s free to try. But before you do, please read this entire review. You’ll be happy you did.
You’ll find that the video below describes it very well. It’s an app which helps you learn guitar by playing along and watching a white ball bounce on the chords you need to play. It’s really that easy. The developers make it look so basic, however I’m sure there’s a ton of technology packed into the app.
Key Points about Rocksmith
What's great about Rocksmith is that you can get started with the program even if you don't own a guitar.
There is a Rocksmith bundle pack for the PlayStation 4, which comes with a Les Paul guitar, an amp, and the PlayStation game. They also have a bundle for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
So you can get started playing the guitar with this video game set up for the price of an average beginner guitar. Keep in mind you can also just buy the game and hook up your electric guitar and amp with your TV and game console.
If you're really into video games, this is definitely an option to consider. It really has that whole video game feel, so if you have a sweet gaming set up, you might want to consider learning guitar in that environment as well.
Keep in mind because it is a game, you can only practice where your system is set up. Yousician allows you to play anywhere because all you need is the app on your device, and your guitar.
Which is Better - Yousician or Rocksmith
In my opinion, it's worth trying Yousician because you can download the app and try it for free.
But at the end of the day, I think think there is a better option for you. These both have that "game" feeling to them, which some people won't see longterm success with.
Although Yousician has really come a long way in terms of making it very convenient to learn the guitar at home, I still feel it's missing that in person connection. At the end of the day, it still has that game feel to it, as opposed to guitar lessons. However, I understand that some people might like that.
The biggest issue is that you will learn to play the guitar by following the on screen instructions, as opposed to really learning the fundamentals. I'm not sure if everyone feels this way, but after using it for quite some time, I felt like I was just following a white ball on the screen, and memorizing the digital displays, instead of truly learning a song.
Yousician has some in person interactions, however it's nothing compared to some other options out there. I still love the program called Guitar Tricks. Read my review here.
I always tell everyone, get a free trial of Guitar Tricks first, and try their basic access option which is 100% free. With this method you get access to 12 instructors and 24 sample lessons. You can literally try it out and see if you like the format. What sets this apart is that you actually have tons of video lessons from REAL people, as opposed to playing with an app. For me there's just no comparison.
If you can see yourself benefiting after using Guitar Trick's free trial, then you can consider upgrading to literally thousands of lessons, and in-depth coverage on everything to do with learning the guitar. If you do actually decide to get the full membership, it comes with a 60 day money back guarantee.
Bottom line, in my opinion, after researching all the different programs associated with learning guitar, Guitar Tricks is still the most useful. Read my review here.
