TrueFire Studios Extends Free Music Education Program to K–12 Students Without Access

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting disruption in millions of K–12 students’ music education, TrueFire Studios is now offering 90 days free through its two online platforms: TrueFire and JamPlay. The K–12 Assistance Program is open to all schools and education programs disrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

TrueFire is an online guitar education platform that provides more than 600 courses and more than 40,000 interactive lessons covering a wide variety of genres, styles and skill levels. The courses are designed for self-paced study, and 1-on-1 instruction is also available. The platform has some 600 educators around the world. Other features include:

  • 1080p video;

  • Tablature and notation;

  • A progress tracker;

  • Slow-motion viewing;

  • Looping of sections of each lesson;

  • Metronome;

  • Tuner;

  • Chord diagrams;

  • Scale charts;

  • Fretboard diagrams;

  • A blog, journal and student forum;

TrueFire Studios Extends Free Music Education Program to K–12 Students Without Access

JamPlay offers more than 450 courses and 6,400 lessons. JamPlay also offers weekly live lessons in 1080p, providing tabs and guided homework, instructor interaction and video call-in capabilities. Live daily Q&A with instructors are also featured on JamPlay, with live help, ope mics and webcam-to-webcam capabilities.

truefire and jamplay free for covid-19 affected schools

Further information and an application for the TrueFire/JamPlay K–12 Assistance Program can be found here.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


Featured

  • student and teacher using AI-enabled laptops, with rising arrows on a graph

    Research: Student and Teacher AI Use Jumps Nearly 30% in One Year

    In a survey from learning platform Quizlet, 85% of high school and college students and teachers said they use AI technology, compared to 66% in 2024 — a 29% increase year over year.

  • laptop with AI symbol on screen

    Google Launches Lightweight Gemma 3n, Expanding Emphasis on Edge AI

    Google DeepMind has officially launched Gemma 3n, the latest version of its lightweight generative AI model designed specifically for mobile and edge devices — a move that reinforces the company's focus on on-device computing.

  • stylized illustration of a desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone all displaying an orange AI icon

    Survey: AI Shifting from Cloud to PCs

    A recent Intel-commissioned report identifies a significant shift in AI adoption, moving away from the cloud and closer to the user. Businesses are increasingly turning to the specialized hardware of AI PCs, the survey found, recognizing their potential not just for productivity gains, but for revolutionizing IT efficiency, fortifying data security, and delivering a compelling return on investment by bringing AI capabilities directly to the edge.

  • students raising their hands and participating in a classroom discussion

    Report Explores Link Between Student Engagement and Learning

    Over 90% of teachers, principals, and superintendents agree that student engagement is a critical metric for understanding overall achievement, according to a new survey report from Discovery Education.