With the technology that the new age brings, there’s really no telling what the new generations can accomplish. With tools such as wi-fi-enabled tablets, YouTube, and other essential apps, no longer do budding musicians have to spend hour after hour repeating what they hear in a song or spend decades on formal lessons. You could spend time with your instrument and a video and get a song down pat. Below are some of the best places to go if you’re looking to pick up a new instrument.

Fender Play

At the low cost of $10 a month, Fender’s app-based educational program is essential for a beginner looking to play the acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, or ukulele and select the music style you’re looking to learn. After that, just sit back and let the Fender musicians teach you in the video sessions available. This is the easiest way to learn something without the cost of private lessons.

Yousician

If you have a baseline knowledge of learning your instrument but don’t like learning through videos, Yousician is your best bet. This app uses your tablet, laptop, or phone’s built-in microphone to give almost instant feedback on your playing. A big plus is that it’s interactive, so it feels like you’re playing a video game but with your actual instrument instead of a clunky one. There are lessons for you to follow for guitar, piano, bass, ukelele, even voice. On top of that, there are weekly challenges, rewarding you for learning music consistently. However, after the seven-day free trial, Yousician requires a subscription cost.

Vanido

If playing an instrument doesn’t strike your fancy, use your iOS system to see how you fare with singing. This app first tests your vocal range, and after asking you what style of music you’d like to learn, walks you through some easy-to-follow exercises to improve your singing. The app constantly listens to you and grades your voice through your phone’s microphone. Though it may seem embarrassing in the beginning, Vanido can really help you improve your voice. It can be an essential tool for those who’d like to harness the power of the instrument they were born with.