Review

Pickup MusicVetteroo Our Pick review

Beginner to intermediate guitarists.

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What it is
Online guitar and bass lessons with a structured path
Best for
Self-taught players who want structure
Price
14-day free trial; $29.99/mo or $179.99/year
Prices checked
October 30, 2026

We researched Pickup Music's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Pickup Music ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

  • Beginner to intermediate guitarists.
  • Bassists.
  • Returning players.

Who should skip it

  • Probably not the best fit if you want live one-on-one lessons.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Pickup Music’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 30, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Pickup Music ourselves.

You follow a learning path of short video lessons and practice tasks.

Key features in use

  • Learning pathways
  • Video lessons
  • Feedback
  • Bass and guitar

Setup and learning curve

Start the free trial and pick a path.

Integrations

Web and mobile apps.

Support

Email and community support.

Real-world use cases

  • Learning pathways
  • Video lessons
  • Feedback
  • Bass and guitar

What it costs

Prices checked October 30, 2026, from Pickup Music’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

  • $29.99/month; $179.99/year (works out to $14.99/mo) (pricing page, checked October 30, 2026).

What we like

  • 60-day guarantee.
  • Very strong Trustpilot score.

What to watch for

  • Yearly plan billed upfront.
  • Trustpilot showed 4.9 out of 5 from about 788 reviews as of October 30, 2026.

The fine print

  • 14-day free trial; cancel anytime.
  • 60-day satisfaction guarantee (full refund) per its pricing page.

The main alternative: Fender Play

Fender Play is a big-brand lesson app.

What it costs: Varies by item

Pick Pickup MusicVetteroo Our Pick if you…

  • want deeper style courses.

Pick Fender Play if you…

  • want a big brand.

Our take

Pickup Music has very strong reviews, a free trial and a 60-day guarantee.

Side by side

CompanyBest forStarting priceTrial / refund
Pickup Music Vetteroo Our PickSelf-taught players who want structure14-day free trial; $29.99/mo or $179.99/year60-day satisfaction guarantee
Fender PlayBeginners who want big-brand guitar lessonsVaries by itemSee its return policy

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

  • Pickup Music's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 30, 2026
  • Pickup Music's Trustpilot profile, read October 30, 2026
  • Fender Play's details: read on its official pages on October 30, 2026 (comparison only; not reviewed)
  • The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 30, 2026)

Sources

Visit Pickup Music’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.