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1:1 Feedback & Prizes for Progress
Your guide to 1:1 Feedback and Prizes for Progress
How does the 1:1 video feedback work?As a member, you can get personalized custom feedback on your playing.
How do I upload a video for 1:1 feedback?You can upload a pre-recorded video for feedback on a Learning Pathway performance.
How to record a video for 1:1 feedbackTips on how to record your performance piece video for feedback from the Pickup Guitar Mentor team.
Videos
Getting the most out of the videos
How do I watch a video in full-screen?Trying to make a video full screen?
Can I watch videos on mobile?Pickup lessons and videos are available on iPhones and Androids.
How do I watch lessons on my TV?If you’d like to watch a video lesson on your television, you have a few options.
How do I adjust the playback speed of the video I’m watching?To watch a video in slow or fast motion, look to the menu in the bottom right-hand corner of the video.
How do I change the quality of the video I’m watching?If you’d like to change the resolution that a video plays back in, follow these quick steps.
Do lesson videos have subtitles?Many of our videos have closed captions in English, and we're adding more every day!
Can I re-watch videos?You can watch a video or repeat a lesson as many times as you want.
Can I download anything?There are some things you can download.
Interactive TAB
How the Interactive TAB works
Interactive TAB featuresLearn how to slow down, loop, zoom, and visualize our interactive guitar tablature.
TAB GuideWondering what a certain TAB notation symbol means? Check out these handy diagrams to learn how to read our PDF and interactive tablature.
What do I do if I find an error in the TAB or notation?Our goal is to create notation that strikes a balance between accuracy, clarity, and ease of understanding.
Dashboard & Progress
Learn about the Dashboard and Progress.
How do I reset my progress on a lesson or grade?You can un-click the "Lesson Completed" button to reset your progress on a lesson.
What happens after I finish a lesson?When you complete a lesson or class, the real work begins!
Why isn't a grade or lesson showing as complete?If you completed a grade or lesson, but it's not marked as completed, the solution might be as easy as a click of a button.
How do I save a course to my dashboard?Click the "save to dashboard" button or star icon ⭐️ to save a Master Class, Learning Pathway, or lesson to your dahsboard.
Will I receive a certificate of completion when I finish a course?We don't offer official certifications for our classes.
Is there homework to go along with the courses?Homework is such an off-putting word, don’t you think?
Members Forum & Site Comments
Interact with fellow members and the Pickup Music team
What are the community guidelines?Take a look at the following forum rules to help keep our community a positive and encouraging space.
Can I see a live lesson replay?If you can't make it to a live event, you can watch it after in the forum.
Where can I ask a question about a lesson?The comments section of each lesson is your best bet!
How do I use the discussion aspect of the courses?Feel free to leave a comment on any lesson!
Why isn’t my comment appearing?There are a few potential reasons why your comment isn’t appearing. Here are a few common answers to comment issues.