Ratings Explained	JamPlay	Guitar Tricks	Guitar Masterclass
BOGL Rating	(4.6)	(4.3)	(3.7)
Value for Money
Price (shortest subscription)	$19.95/month	$14.95/month	$29.95/month
Quality of Content
Quantity of Content
Ease of Use
Skill Levels
Absolute Beginner
Improving Beginner
Low Intermediate
High Intermediate
Advanced
Learning Content
Structured Learning
Flexible Learning
Guitar Basics
Stringing your Guitar
Music Theory
Reading Tablature
Hand/Finger Positions
Scales & Arpeggios
Chords & Progressions
Strumming Skills
Picking Skills
Advanced Playing Skills
Multiple Music Styles
Features & Functions
Number of Lessons	670+	3,500+	1,500+
Hours of Lessons	240	230	200
Number of Instructors	21	45	66
Lessons with Video
Download Video
Lesson Search
Progress Tracking
Scale Library
Chord Dictionary
Tuning
Metronome
Backing Tracks
Print Out Capability
Product Support
Online Forum
Member Chat
Live Q&A
Video Q&A
Telephone Support
Email Support
Purchasing
Subscription Options
Monthly Subscription
Quarterly Subscription
Semi-Annual Subscription
Annual Subscription
Payment Options
Visa Card Accepted
Mastercard Accepted
American Express Accepted
Check Accepted
Paypal Accepted

Rating Notes

As can be seen from the comparison table, the Guitar Programs reviewed have many common characteristics and therefore customers can often find it difficult to understand which is actually better. To help customers, a system of multiple checkmarks is used to indicate relative strength as follows

Category Ratings Very Poor Poor Average Great Excellent

Item Ratings   Program does not have this item Program has this item Program has this item to a greater level than Used to indicate relative superiority over other competitors.

Refer to the section Ratings Explained for more specific details on ratings for each category.