The Future of Guitar Learning
Starts Here
Smarter Practice.
Real Progress.
At Guru, we’re reimagining how people learn to play guitar. Using your phone camera and AI, our app listens to you playing in real time and provides instant, personalized feedback — no tutors or expensive lessons required.
Whether you’re just starting out or picking it up again after years, Guru gives you the tools to play confidently, build skill, and stay inspired.
Why We're Building Guru
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We will make music education accessible for anyone, anywhere, by removing barriers and empowering students.
Music is a universal language — but access to quality music education has often been limited by time, cost, and confidence. Guru exists to change that. We're building a world where anyone, no matter their background or location, can learn to play and express themselves through music — with intuitive, supportive tools right in their hands. -
Inventing the next generation of smart music education technology.
We're combining cutting-edge AI, real-time feedback, and human-centred design to transform how people learn music. Guru isn't just another learning app — it's a personal coach, a creative companion, and a bold step toward a more joyful and equitable future for music education.
How it Works
You Play
Start a guitar exercise or practice a song — just you and your instrument.Your Device Listens & Watches
Your smartphone captures audio and video of your playing — no special equipment needed.Our AI Analyzes
Guru’s machine learning models break down your performance in real time, detecting pitch, timing, fingering, and more.You Get Smart Feedback
You receive instant, personalized insights that help you improve — whether you're working on chord changes, rhythm, or overall technique.
Ready to help shape the revolution
in musical education?
Our Management Team
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Dr. Chris Rhodes
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
Chris is a composer-technologist and Lecturer at University College London whose research blends interactive music, AI, and immersive tech. With a background in human-computer interaction and extended reality, he leads Guru’s product vision — reimagining how we learn and create music through intelligent, expressive tools.
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Jamie Rhodes
CO-FOUNDER & CCO
Jamie is a commercial strategist and musician with a background spanning financial services, marketing, and nature tech in Tokyo and London. At Guru, Jamie leads brand, growth, and customer experience — guided by a deep belief in the emotional power of music and the importance of accessible learning.
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Dr. Hongshuo Fan
CO-FOUNDER & CTO
Hongshuo is an award-winning cross-disciplinary composer and Assistant Professor of Music Technology at Texas A&M University. His work fuses traditional cultural forms with cutting-edge technology, and he brings this approach to Guru’s technical leadership, helping build intelligent tools that empower musicians through real-time feedback and creative possibility.
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