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Magic Instruments

Magic Instruments makes a high-tech guitar that is easier and more…

Y CombinatorWinter 2016InactiveConsumerConsumer ElectronicsMusic

What they do

Problem

Learning and playing guitar is difficult for many people, limiting their ability to make music and express themselves.

Solution

They build a high-tech guitar with an intuitive fretboard UI and companion mobile app that lets anyone play songs instantly and learn guitar more easily.

Who it's for

Beginner and aspiring musicians who want to play guitar quickly and learn with guidance.

Founders

Brian Fan
Founder/CEO

Currently Sr Manager, Technical Product Management for Security and Privacy at Amazon Devices & Ring. Formerly CEO and co-founder of Magic Instruments (W16).

Andrew Song
Founder

Probably the first & last guitar startup that YC will ever fund: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxtTRCr0fk8 Been selling things in the cloud, and now selling reflective clouds to cool Earth.

Mark Liebman
Founder/CTO

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