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slithytove
Most people see music and playing the guitar as having instrumental purposes—in other words, it’s a means to an end to play in front of an audience, whether it be a concert, an open mic, or even around the campfire. For me, music is intrinsically valuable. As an introvert, playing and listening to music is a way to destress from the everyday anxieties I experience. It is for this reason that I have taken up playing the guitar at a late age. Unlike most other guitar classes, TAC offers a unique approach by providing daily lessons under five themes: techniques, licks, improvisation, rhythm guitar, chords, and transitions. This method allows learners to focus on a particular aspect of their guitar playing while absorbing information that helps them play complete songs along the way. Each lesson comprises two to three videos. In the first video, Tony takes his time to demonstrate what he wants us to work towards. In the second video, students attempt to play along with the demo. Although this might seem intimidating at first, students can adjust the video speed to match their ability. The beauty of this approach is that advanced students have the option to go at a faster speed, whereas a novice like me puts it on the slowest speed. When I first started TAC, I would consider it a victory to be able to complete the exercise at the slowest speed. Less than two months into the program, I have instances where I can play along at 0.75x speed and even at 60 BPM. The elegance in this approach to learning is that students can dedicate as much or as little time as they want to their guitar journey. A crucial part of the learning comes from pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones to improve. For a novice like me, every lesson does that. Perhaps the most interesting lesson is the improvisation ones, which have three videos. The third video serves as a backing track, and students are given the opportunity to experiment with improvising a solo using what they have just learned. This lesson brings an enjoyable element into my guitar learning journey. Tony’s videos are always filled with positive encouragement. I never feel inadequate or insecure after watching the videos, but more inspired to give the exercise a go. For students who are pressed for time and are looking for a disciplined and fun way to learn guitar for distance learning, regardless of their musical goals, I’d highly recommend TAC.
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Noah Henkenius
I really enjoy TAC. After watching the intro video from Tony I suspected it was exactly what I was looking for. I struggled to practice and play guitar on a consistent basis before this because I wasn't having fun and it seemed too overwhelming to learn everything. The TAC challenges are so much fun and I enjoy how there is challenge to a good amount of them. I'm playing more consistently than I ever dreamed of and I'm having a great time doing it.
3 months ago
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Reese
Just started so far so good
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3 months ago
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Gary Cormier
I can't say enough good things about Tony's course. I am learning at a good pace. It's been extremely interesting and enjoyable. I have had experiences in the past where instructors were only concerned about teaching as many songs as you can handle. Some would teach music theory at a level I had difficulty understanding. But in my opinion Tony has a great balance of the theory you use most often at a level I can understand while teaching you songs. Learning songs with Tony is great because he breaks them down into bite sized, easy to understand pieces and puts it all together in the end. At the writing of this review have completed 62 sessions and I can't wait to see what next weeks challenge will look like.
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3 months ago
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Douglas "Doc" Reed
I've only been here for a short time, about a week or so, but so far, this program really rocks. It's a lot of fun and I'm learning more and feeling better than when I first learned guitar, which was a considerable time ago.My first guitar and lesson was in 4th grade. When I was 17 someone sat on my guitar and broke it's neck at a party. Now, at 60, I've realized many of my dreams. There are others I want to get rolling again or expand on - and this feels like the best place to be - by far!
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3 months ago
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Nikki
Transformative Guitar Journey! 🌟I can't believe it's been 290 days of consistently jamming with this online guitar program! Honestly, I never thought just 15 minutes a day could change my playing so dramatically. I’ve picked up my guitar more in the past 290 days than I have in years!From beginner fundamentals to advanced techniques, Tony’s lessons are both engaging and easy to follow. His supportive nature and laid-back style make learning feel like hanging out with a friend rather than attending a boring class. Now, I’m considering hitting the stage with my guitar in hand rather than just singing—something I've always been reluctant to do before!I highly recommend this program not only for your guitar journey but for your consistent life evolving growth journey. Tony is not only my guitar teacher but also my life coach. It’s a game-changer! 🎸✨
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