I started formal lessons at 12 years old, continued lessons from a relative which basically was how to play chords and copy what others were doing without any understanding. I played in a band through high school, taught myself bass guitar, went off to college and didn't pick up the guitar again until about 15 years ago. I wanted to learn slide and took in-person lessons which was a mix of slide and finger picking. Again, the teacher was a gifted musician but his approach was what do you want to play and I'll show you how. I've also looked at other online programs. TAC, I think has the most practical approach since most people pick up the guitar and want to play at a certain level and are disappointed when they measure their progress in terms of what they can't do instead of what they can do. TAC emphasizes the small steps and to look at the glass as half full. The short lesson periods and the breakdown of each challenge into usable technique chunks over time creates an environment of small successes, visible progress and ultimately the big picture of having a level of proficiency at playing the guitar. The Fretboard Wizard is also a valuable tool since it distills down the necessary music theory so that the student better understands the what and the why which defines the path to the how. Tony has painstakingly put together a program that I think caters more toward the person that just wants to be able to play at a respectable level and have fun. In my guitar journey, I've alway picked up my guitar and tried to learn new things and then become distracted and not pick it up for weeks. With Tony's program, I do in fact follow the weekly challenges and play every day. The short daily pieces to the weekly challenge are manageable and allows for one to see progress. And it's not expected that you will get every challenge right away. You do have to practice. But you're motivated to do so. This program may not be for everyone and those critical of the program, I believe, are not looking at it for what it is and its intention. Those critics are the glass half empty crowd. I was skeptical at first but if you commit and follow the program you will succeed. One final note, is that Tony sincerity and enthusiasm are real. He is dedicated to providing a successful online program. I give TAC a big thumbs up.