Want to pick up the guitar but don’t know where to start? Try Simply Guitar, which offers lessons on all the fundamentals as well as an expansive library of songs to learn and play along with.

What we love: Simply Guitar’s video lessons are delightfully in-depth, with real-life instructors that offer additional tips beyond telling you where to place your fingers on the fretboard. The app listens to you play and lets you know when you’re hitting the right notes with a satisfying animation.

Quick tip: Don’t be afraid to take things slowly at first by turning down the speed of each practice track. Once you’re sure you’re nailing each note and chord, you can start speeding things up without feeling like you’re muddling through the lessons.

Meet the creator: Simply (formerly JoyTunes) is the developer behind a host of apps that teach creative skills, including Simply Piano, Simply Sing and Simply Draw.