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Scotty
Tony’s challenge has been an incredible step in pushing me into FINALLY starting to practice and “play” guitar. A dream I always thought impossible. However… it’s actually happening! I am 69 and have attempted picking up a guitar several times since I was 13, but never stayed with it. It was always short lived within a week. I never really knew where to start. I even tried taking personal lessons last year (2025) for 6 weeks; and that was a bomb as well. This is the first time I have stayed with it … and love every time I pick up my guitar. Tony’s VERY encouraging “you can do it” teaching style, methodology of what to teach, how much to teach and when to teach it …. and finally the incorporation of psychology with “tiny habits” has created success ! I’m actually learning to play the guitar. Trust me, during the “30 day challenge” I can’t say I jumped in every day. However, it was pretty darn close and it took me a little longer. But I’m
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Randy
I'm 73 and started TAC last September. My music experience was nill. I never in my entire life touched any musical instruments. So a few months before my 72 birthday I took guitar lessons but became frustrated with how things were going, just didn't want to hear what he was going to play at the next open mic on my dollar. But on his behalf he did teach me open chords, bar chords and to learn the notes of the fretboard, all good stuff but no songs, no strumming, no exercises, no posture, and no correct way to hold a pick. I happened to see some videos of Tony on youtube and decided to take the plunge and sign up for a year. I have learned so much more here in 6 months than the 11 months of lessons. TAC has been a great motivator for me, I learn, I can play some songs, I get to read what others are going thru on their guitar journey, this is a wonderful platform period. Now I meet with others once a week to play and I am truly enjoying my journey.
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BobbyL
I spent 30 years on and off trying to chord along with songs as the urge hit me. Never did really learn to play. After seeing Tony's ad on FB, I figured I'm 63 might as well give it one last shot. I'm amazed at how quickly I'm learning to pick and navigate the fretboard. Tony's lessons are easy to tailor to my skill level (or lack thereof), and I find that I look forward to each day's new challenge!
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Robert
Never played the guitar beyond a few open chords in highschool. Two months into TAC and my hands are getting stronger and my chords are getting clearer. I've loved how the fretboard is opening up to my understanding. Still have a long way to go, but the daily engagements are well worth the money.
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Andy Whiteley
I started TAC 2 months ago after years of trying to learn the guitar. Previous attempts have seen me get frustrated with my lack of progress, which in turn led me to put my guitar away and leave it alone for years on end. With TAC I find the structured learning and the daily challenges keep me interested. I can see progress in my playing, albeit slow. This time I am determined to keep going in the hope that one ay I will have the confidence to play infront of other people.
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Kev Le Poidevin
Very happy with my decision to join Tonys Acoustic Challenge.Today marks the end of Week One of my TAC Course '30 Days To Play' preparatory course. Step one, have a guitar that sounds good, looks good and makes you want to pick it up and play, so I purchased an Artist Guitar OMH250 with Mahogany top and changed to extra light Daddario XS strings - Tick!I am 64yo with the a bit of Osteo in the fingers, wrists and shoulders, so the left hand has some positional challenges. That said, I expect over time as I play more, my body will adapt and I will settle on a comfortable guitar hold position that whilst it may not be textbook, allows me to play the guitar. 100% enjoyable now the brain and fingers are starting to talk to one another!
