Whether you just signed up for your free trial or you’ve been eyeing ArtistWorks from afar, you might be wondering: what exactly am I getting when I join? We put together a quick site tour video to walk you through everything — and in this post, we’ll break down the key features that make ArtistWorks unlike any other music learning platform out there.
Watch the full site tour video here:
More Than Just a Video Library
Most online music lesson platforms work the same way: you press play, you watch, you try to keep up. If you get stuck on a tricky passage or can’t figure out what your fingers are doing wrong, you’re on your own.
ArtistWorks is built differently. Yes, there are hundreds of structured video lessons for every instrument — from your very first note through advanced techniques — but that’s only the starting point. What sets ArtistWorks apart is the interactive learning experience layered on top of those lessons.
Choose Your School, Choose Your Master
When you land on ArtistWorks, the first thing you’ll do is choose a school. We offer over 40 schools across guitar, piano, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, harmonica, violin, bass, voice, drums, and more. Each school is led by a single world-class instructor — we’re talking Grammy winners, touring legends, and master musicians who have dedicated their careers to their craft.
This isn’t a rotating cast of anonymous instructors. When you pick a school, you’re building a relationship with one teacher who knows their curriculum inside and out and who will personally review your playing.
The Curriculum: Structured for Real Progress
Inside your school, you’ll find a complete curriculum organized from beginner through advanced. Every lesson builds on the last. Your instructor has designed a clear learning path so you always know what to work on next — no guessing, no jumping around aimlessly between random YouTube videos.
Each lesson includes video instruction, downloadable study materials, and specific assignments. Work at your own pace, revisit lessons as many times as you need, and move forward when you’re ready.
Video Exchange Learning®: The Feature That Changes Everything
Here’s where ArtistWorks truly stands alone. Once you’ve worked through a lesson and practiced the assignment, you can record a video of yourself playing and submit it directly to your teacher through the platform. Your instructor watches your submission and records a personalized video response — a custom mini-lesson addressing exactly what you need to work on.
Think about that for a moment. You’re getting direct, one-on-one video feedback from a Grammy-winning musician on your specific playing. No other platform offers this at any price point, let alone as part of a standard membership.
And here’s the brilliant part: both your submission and your teacher’s response become part of the Video Exchange Library, which every student in the school can browse. That means you’re not just learning from your own feedback — you’re learning from the hundreds of exchanges between your teacher and fellow students. Every common mistake, every breakthrough technique, every nuance your teacher addresses becomes a resource for the entire community.
The Video Exchange Library: A Living Archive
The Video Exchange Library is one of the most underrated features on the platform. With over 130,000 recorded exchanges across all schools, it’s essentially a massive, searchable archive of personalized instruction. Chances are, whatever challenge you’re facing, another student has already asked about it — and your teacher has already addressed it on video.
Browse by topic, difficulty level, or just explore. Many students tell us they learn as much from watching other people’s exchanges as they do from the core lessons themselves.
Community and Support
ArtistWorks isn’t a solo experience. Each school has an active student community where you can connect with fellow musicians, share your progress, ask questions, and find practice partners. The forums and message boards are full of encouragement, tips, and camaraderie — it’s like having a worldwide practice room.
And if you ever run into any technical issues or account questions, our customer support team is responsive and ready to help.
Getting Started Is Easy
Ready to see it all for yourself? Here’s how to jump in:
- Start your free 7-day trial — explore the full lesson structure and get a feel for your school before you commit.
- Pick the school and teacher that matches your instrument and goals.
- Work through the lessons at your own pace.
- Submit your first Video Exchange when you’re ready — yes, it takes a little courage, but it’s worth it.
See It in Action
We know that reading about a platform and actually seeing it are two different things. That’s why we created a quick site tour video that walks you through the entire ArtistWorks experience — from choosing your school to navigating your lessons to submitting your first Video Exchange.
Watch the ArtistWorks Site Tour →
Whether you’re a complete beginner picking up an instrument for the first time or an experienced player looking to level up with world-class guidance, ArtistWorks gives you the tools, the teachers, and the community to make real progress. Come take a look around.