F.A.Q.

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  • Do I need a special guitar?

    Nope, you can use any guitar. It can be acoustic or electric. As long as it has strings and makes sound it should work!

  • Do I need a special microphone or cord?

    Nope, just play your guitar and will Instinct listen through your computer's built-in microphone.

  • I'm a total beginner, can I still use Instinct?

    Yes, Instinct is designed for total beginners. Our first lesson teaches you everything you need to know to get started. In just a few minutes, you'll be playing a recognizable song! :)

  • I'm an experienced guitarist, can I still use Instinct?

    Yes, but you may get through our courses pretty fast. Right now, the courses are designed for beginners. Over time, we'll add more advanced courses. In the meantime, you should check out the 'Riffs' page inside the app. You'll see a bunch of riffs created by other users. Some are pretty hard!

  • Do I need to download or install anything?

    Nope, there's nothing to download or install. Instinct runs entirely in the web browser. We recommend using the latest version of Safari, Chrome or Firefox.

  • Do you teach chords?

    Yes!

  • Is there a tuner?

    Yes, there's a tuner inside the app. When you're inside the app just click the "Tuner" link in the top menu.

  • Can I use Instinct on my iPad/iPhone/Android?

    Not yet. Right now, Instinct requires a computer or laptop. In the future, we plan to build apps for iPad, iPhone and Android.

  • What settings should I use for my microphone?

    On most computers, your existing settings should work just fine. If you have an issue, make sure your microphone volume is between 50-80% and try disabling any special features such as "Noise Cancellation" and "Ambient Noise Reduction".

  • This is awesome, how can I help?

    We'd love your help! First, send us your feedback and ideas. Second, help us spread the word on Facebook and Twitter. Third, we're looking for developers to help with the product and guitar teachers to help with lessons. If you're a developer or teacher - or if you'd like to recommend someone - send us a note at hello@getinstinct.com.