4.8 rating out of 4042 reviews
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Steve Baratta
My biggest challenge was getting over the number of previous “tries” to learn to play guitar. Tony is absolutely correct in stating that weekly lessons are extremely expensive with little (and very frustrating) incremental results😡, I have learned and enjoyed (yes having fun) more in ONE WEEK than ever before. I added Fretboard Wizard which is an amazing complement to my weekly (now week two) sessions.Extremely pleased with joining the TAC family and growing into a guitar player while putting my “dabbling days” in the rear view mirror‼️‼️
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henlee
I’m about 8 weeks in to TAC. I had been drinking from YouTube videos and was bouncing all over with no structure. Tony’s method gives me the structure I needed. The 5 day challenges are fun to tune into to learn what’s next in bite size challenges. So far so good.
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Brian F.
I have been a TAC member for two months now. What I enjoy most is knowing what to focus on through the Daily Challenges. I've been been consistently showing up and find the 10 minutes always turns into an hour plus due to the enjoyment of learning something new that will improve my playing. I enjoy the member replies posted daily also. Give some additional insight.
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Greg Moncada
It's been fun learning new things with your course. I log in every day and play the lessons the best I can. I do have lots of little wins and in time I will only get better. Always looking forward to learning new things.
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Jane March
Tony’s Acoustic Challenge is a great way to keep you on a practice schedule. I am learning new tricks to improve my guitar skills. Tony’s lessons and teaching style are easy to follow. The website is very organized. The resources are great as well..
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Roy
Having fun playing the guitar again!Thank you I love the way you’re teaching!
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Richard Petersen
A week in and I am enjoying the classes. Small wins everyday but far from perfection. The consistency and material trying together have allowed me to realize incremental improvements that I haven't been able to achieve on my own in the 25 years since picking up my first guitar. Excited about what's still in front of me!
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Doug Oldham
I think the course is great. Only been in it a couple months and finally getting more time to use it. For me at 66 and being an automotive technician I had stopped playing for over 30 years and time has taken a toll on my hands, but I am continuing and hopefully get back to where I want to be. I believe this course will help me do that. I recommend this course over all others. I think if a beginner would learn very quickly. I do recommend this course.
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Nina
This is an excellent program, Being my own worst enemy- Virgos are perfectionists- its a challenge to keep going if I don't pick up the lessons quickly. The plus side is I have not given up. I may skip a day to regroup but somehow keep going.
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James
Enjoying it but finding it difficult to remember what I have been learning. Going back to prior lessons to refresh!
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Jane
I am about five weeks in to TAC and loving every minute of it. I have been learning songs from YouTube for about 5 years and am OK with strumming and chords on the first five frets. But I was stuck at that and guitar was feeling boring and a bit of a chore. In the last five weeks I've tried so much stuff that I never thought was within my reach. It's not easy and I'm not playing things perfectly (or even very well for a lot of the lessons), but I am following Tony's suggestion to just keep moving forward. I have seen a lot of overall progress and am excited to sit down with my guitar every day.
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Be patient with yourself and take your time through the lessons and apply it the best way you can, so everyday I did and I have to commend myself for showing up. I maybe slow but I am having fun learning and being consistent and taking 10 minutes for myself, well those turn into 30 minutes and sometimes an hour lol. Amazing but it’s more fun this time around.
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Roger Peitso
Played bass the whole time I played in bands during the 80's in Minneapolis. That was fun!! Self taught and played with very good musicians. End of the 90's got to take on life. Music was always there, joined a choir 2009 to keep my mind in music.January 2026 Joined TAC and started as if I had never played before. It is THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE when it comes to learning about music and playing guitar. Looking forward to the rest of the years and all of the new things I will learn through TAC
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Will Brown
I have been playing guitar for many years, but I was completely stuck at the first four frets of the guitar, but I was determined to step out of my comfort zone and I can believe how much better my playing has gotten since joining this program! I would and have already recommended it to many people, I love the teaching style, I love the weekly challenges and I just cannot say enough good things about it! I told I play at church, and I truly stepped out of my comfort zone and I could not be happier. I have always call my guitar my happy place and it is truly what I love to do!
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Richard Hayes
Encouragement for my fellow Acoustic challenge members. I’ve now competed 495 sessions following Tony’s methodology -- almost 2 years! I just turned 75, and after thinking about really learning to play acoustic guitar, my research said Tony's Challenge was the way to do it -- cost effectively! And it has really worked! I highly recommend those of you that are just starting out try it for three months. I am actually playing songs - flat picking, finger picking and just playing chords while I sing. Most importantly I’m having a blast. Try it!!
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Dave Young
I know I'm not alone in that one of the main obstacles I thought I faced in learning guitar from scratch was not being able to stick with it and make it a habit. After a little over two months, I have to say that I'm not only sticking with it, I'm bordering on obsession. And that is a good thing! I love practicing each day and I think it a lot about when I'm not. I give Tony and his approach, the practice material, and his manner of teaching, most of the credit for this. I'm very happy with TAC.I like the daily challenges and the skill courses, but it can be really hard to get it down sometimes, particularly chord transitions. There are frustrations (I'm looking at you F Major and barre chords). I know I have to be patient and remind myself that I am only two months into this, but I'm really have fun and know I'm getting better by the day.
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Curt Collins
Tony's Acoustic Challenge has so change the world of my guitar playing. I am on a 118 consecutive days streak. Now I haven't always been able to play the challenges well. A few were Greek to me. Some where a piece of cake. Today's challenge will take another cup of strong coffee to master putting this weeks lessons all into order. Yet every one of them were fun. I have and am learning so so much. Enjoying my mornings with Tony's daily challenges more so than the coffee. And that my friend is saying a lot. Thank you Tony
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Jeremy Martin
My First Impression of TACI am glad I found TAC. As a boy I had a guitar tutor who sat smoking trying to teach me to play Beatles songs on a guitar which had too high action, so I could not press the strings down enough to play it. This stopped me playing as the teacher only seemed to want money and did not try to help me. From my twenties until now I dabbled at playing with a properly set up Westfield guitar. Luckily I found you as my last hope of getting proficient at playing before I leave this world. I would not hesitate to recommend you as I find the courses good at helping me make small wins daily.I think it is best for older people who accept it takes consistent playing daily for years to make good progress, as with any instrument.
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Jeff Fitzpatrick
I came back to the guitar after a 10 year break. I wasn't brilliant back then. I have moved on more in 2 months that I did in years previously. I wish I had the course 10 years ago. I would have been awesome by now! However, I am getting there and having great fun. Just do it!
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John Austin
I am trying to incorporate TAC into my busy day. I read other comments and I find there are others with the same problem. I do like the program even though it is very challenging. My arthritic fingers don't want to cooperate sometimes, but I am determined to learn. It has always been my dream to play in front of people.
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Samantha
It took a little time for me to "get with the Tony program" and organize myself to understand the method, but I can honestly say it is working well and the approach makes sense. My gut tells me to stick with it and keep playing, learning, stretching my skills and understanding.
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Clive Jenkins
I’m 76 and have always envied people who can play an instrument, especially guitar. On retiring I became involved in MenShed, which is an international organisation set up to foster Mens mental wellbeing through meeting up and sharing experiences. One of our groups was to learn guitar, so a year ago I began. Unfortunately the tutor has had to withdraw and that placed me in limbo! I carried out searches to find an on-line course, and was bombarded with emails.However your offering fitted better with me as I was looking for a course that combined learning with fun. So far it too early to tell after only one week but I’m enjoying the 30 day challenge and having the days practice laid out. I had tried to formulate my on practice schedule but it was too structured. Tony, your clear instruction and positive attitude are infectious and I’m looking forward to the coming weeks. Thank you so much!
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Paul Lucier
I picked up the guitar so long ago I forget when. I actually had enough songs under my belt to play at a small party. I was amazing when folks sat in front of me when I played "Dust in the Wind". But then life happened and I put it away. I was on the verge of sending it to a pawn shop when I saw Tony's ad. I started in January with the 30-day challenge and became hooked with Tony's philosophy "...just show up and give me 10 minutes." I completed the challenge in 9 days. I haven't turned back and enjoy every moment again. I just realized what the benchmark songs are about and I'm ready to record both "Wagon Wheel" and "Hotel California" for my own prosperity. I'm not sure I'll be posting them though.P.S. I also was looking at getting a new guitar, but I found out my Alvarez is now 43 years old. It took a little work setting it up, but I think it still sounds great. I may get a new guitar, but I'm keeping the Alvarez.
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Debra L Shambeau Ackerman
I am 65 and newly retired. I took guitar lessons when I was 50, but did not keep up with it. That is one of the reasons I was hesitant to invest in TAC. Surprisingly with being retired I still struggle with time. That is the reason I enjoy TAC, I can move at my own pace with plenty of fun challenges without feeling pushed. The instructions are clear and fun.
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Michael Klein
This the first time in years that I played 7 days in a row, and it did not feel like a "have to". It's early on, but I am encouraged so far.
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Brian Carter
It's been really great. I have been trying to keep up but we have parents with health issues on both sides which has made it a little hard to keep up. You think you wouldn't have an issue just setting aside 10 minutes but it has been a challenge. I will keep pushing forward because I really enjoy the lessons and how you break them down. Thanks for helping us want to be musicians.
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Ann Cabello
I am almost two months in and I am falling in love with guitar again. I love the variety and the shortness of the lessons. I also appreciate Tony’s encouragement of just doing the surface layers of the lessons if we are beginners (which I am)
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Don Merical
The TAC program is helping me tremendously. I am 65 and had no experience with reading music or actually playing the guitar. I am following the instructions daily to the best of my ability. I can hear and feel improvement and that is a great sign of progress! Thanks and I am sticking with it!
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Brendan
Two months in, I'm really enjoying TAC. I suppose the main thing is the structure to your lessons. Tony makes them fun, logical and suitable for beginners. The emphasis on good guitar behaviour, creating a daily 10-minute habit....these are all great. I wasn't sure how it would go at the start, but I'm glad to say I'm enjoying the experience and my guitar playing is coming on!
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Larry Piwnicki
Well, my wife has noticed an improvement in the quality of my guitar playing. I have noticed growth in skills since beginning to play again. I look forward to playing my guitar each day now.
