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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!
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redeye591960gmail-com
I could not be happier with Tony and the TAC program. I’m loving my guitar again doing better every week. Tony is a great teacher.
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Mark
I am absolutely enjoying this guitar journey. I was stuck in my learning and searched for a long time for something that resonated with me. I found it! I do appreciate the way the lessons are presented and developing the habit of practice. I'm looking forward to writing my own ditties. Progress of Perfection.
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Tommy
I've dabbled for decades and this is the 1st, easy to understand and execute guitar class.. a lot of this is a refresher for me but nevertheless its FUN and challenging! Keeps me playing several times a day! Highly recommended
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Jenna Meyer
I worked around the internet building finger calus and doing some clean chord transitions. But it was not learning to play guitar as I was doing a monkey see monkey do. It led no where to really playing guitar. I had looked into TAC a few years back and saw that was learning, but I was to busy with life and my time was not my own. I am retired now and this class suits an adult or senior player that has more time available. I signed up and dedicated myself to a year of focused learning. The first week I improved drastically and although my playing was not perfect I was seeing alot of growth and was having fun when I had a small success. I had a lot of Yes! moments when something clicked and was saying it out loud to a empty room.That is a little crazy. I look forward each day to see what is going to be the next step and challenge. When I watch videos of people playing or teaching a song it is complete copy cat and not learning a foundation. Thanx Tony
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Dave Warning
I have been "dabbling" with the guitar for decades. I have tried various teaching tools. This is the first one that has really challenged me and inspired me to stay with it. I know that it's only been a couple of weeks but there is something different about this approach. I am still getting familiar and comfortable with the website. I am encouraged by the progress and look forward to the improvements ahead.
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Leo
It is very cool to see how all the challenges fit together to build the song. This is the most excited I have been about playing in a while. And I am actually attempting skills I have seen other guitarists doing, but did not know how to get there. I was getting too comfortable just playing the same melody from a book over and over and strumming the same chords in the same pattern. This has really challenged me. The hard part is letting go and not trying to perfect the one song.
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Brendan
It's a very enjoyable course. Tony is a good, patient tutor. The course provides a structure that is hard to find from a book or if you're learning on your own. Two months in and having a blast!!
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Carrie
Im really enjoying this approach to learning guitar. Each day I feel more accomplished so that helps with motivation to keep going. I am one of those people who would try and get frustrated, stalled before. Thank you so much for this very well put together plan!
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Keith Colby
Hotel California is a favorite of mine.These lessons have given me the most enjoyment making my playing sound like progress This is my 2nd time through this lesson. I work on these lesson constantly and they never get tired. My fingers feel more nimble and my timing is getting better and better. The cord progressions provide the ground work for muscle memory while giving me a sound that is recognised
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Don Molnar
I am really enjoying Tony's Acoustic Challenge program. I like how it is structured in bite size lessons that are reasonable to learn to play quickly. Tony gives great advice on how to do the techniques that are being taught. The program uses common songs that are fun to learn. I think the idea of doing 10 minutes of practice a day consistently is really helpful for learning guitar along with making changes in life in general. I highly recommend TAC!
Calvin Dewey
I have been with TAC for just over 8 weeks now and I’ve got to tell you, I started as a ultra beginner and can’t believe how much I’ve learned and how much fun I’m having. Every week is a new challenge and I look forward to logging in each Monday to see what the next week holds. Although I’ve never met Tony I consider him a friend and my guitar coach.
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Mike Caya
Having a blast. Love the approach. Cant wait to keep improving.
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Jack Fowler
I have played guitar for years by ear and know a lot of cords but never have been able to learn the fretboard and utilize it. Until now! I love your method of teaching the fretboard! It’s what I have needed for years and could not find. Lots of “clicking and saying wow” as I go thru the fretboard lessons with you. Thanks,
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Allan MacKinnon
Tony. So far im working my way through the basics. I find it difficult to make some of the power cord moves on the guitar. My hands get a little cramped up after working on it for 30 minutes. But I continue to move on. I see you have a TAC program but I don’t think I’m there yet. I’ll keep on keeping on.
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Kenneth Enzi
Tony teaches pretty well, but, I have to admit it feels to me like I’m being left in the dust. He says “ok you got that, or, by now that’s muscle memory” and I still feel like I’m just plinking along. BUT, I do enjoy the course and would definitely recommend this course to somebody else. Plus, he’s right in what he says when he says if you go back over things it will seem a lot easier. All in all my slow learning is on me, not him.
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Dave Alarie
I first picked up a guitar two months ago with no experience. I struggle with getting clean notes on cords with flat adjacent string, especially attempting cord transitions. my speed is slow and I also do not have enough fretting hand span for some of the stuff in the videos. But I am seeing progress. When I go back to prior lessons, I see I do them better than earlier efforts. Tony's coaching is encouraging and patient. I spend my minimum 10 minutes a day in front of the screen and practicing the lessons I am frustrated, but undeterred. I love this program and the way Tony teaches.
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Crystal
I am very happy with the progress I’ve made in one week! So far, I am following the course and learned to play a boogie type strum. I am still a little slow with it, but keep practicing every day. I have noticed each day’s practice becomes a little easier. My fingers are a little sore, but I feel that will get better with time. I’m looking forward to learning chords next week. Thank you so much, Tony!
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STEPHEN SHIVERS
I'm all in for TAC. I want to learn Thank you!
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Cal Dewey
Here I am, 8 weeks in. I think about the fact that I knew ZERO, zip, zilch when I started. The schedule is intense for a beginner because each day is something new, however I now know so much and sort of play blues riffs, a lot more chords, and the fun never stops! I look forward to opening the guitar case every day because I have a great coach. Thanks Tony!
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Linda Taylor
I had never played before so my progress is a little slow I do see improvement every time I play (every day) TAC makes me want to keep trying
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Randy
I'm truly amazed with TAC methods of teaching, I'm eager for the next days lessons, yes I still struggle with somethings but believe in this system as its been only 2 weeks and see my own progress.Im also building my confidence weekly as well. As a 67 yr old I can see this method of teaching beneficial for any age.Thanks Tony
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Kelly Graham
I am 67 years old and had started to learn the guitar with the basic chords A, Am, C, D and G. That is all good by strumming the chords, but I never learned the transitions nor proper techniques. Tony's TAC program teaches great techniques, for learning to play. When the program started into the Blues shuffle and Boogie, I thought this is too soon for something like this. However, every step of the way Tony assure us to trust the process and no matter how slow just stick with it. I truly enjoy this program and Tony's teach methods. He is for technique oriented and guides by example which most if not all of us are visual learners. I look forward to my guitar playing time every day! Thanks Tony for this TAC program!
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Brenda Johnson
I had retinol surgery in early January and continue to follow your program, but, a little slow as struggling with vision returning. I am learning at a slower pace, but, continue to work at it. The program is certainly improving my skills, but, I will advance slower than most........
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Elaine McClintock
I am enjoying the program.Seeing steady progress ….sometimes small but progress. Took me a bit to navigate the site but better now. I figured out a little hack when trying to remember fingering patternsI use a dry marker pen and write on the tab page till I get it. Easy erase and move on.
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Danielle M Otto
Well for it only being one week into the journey, the program is definitely living up to the hype. Each morning I really look forward to the new lessons and I even look forward to practicing a little at night before bed. I can't wait to see what's in store for the next couple of weeks of the 30 day challenge. Glad I signed up!
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Kari
Only one week and I am enjoying the playing vs practice theory. I have never liked using a flat pick because it was harsh sounding to me. Well, I am using it now and since I am playing vs practicing, I am getting use to playing with it and it is not sounding so harsh to me. I have been a clarinet player in the past. I stopped playing when I was 18. Rebellious as I thought I was given no choice to play it as a minor. I missed music in my life so much, which is why I became interested in guitar. I also play piano, which to me is easier than guitar, but not as portable. I play for my own enjoyment, but if I can become good enough, I would like to be able to play for others also. This method actually gives me hope to be able to do this in the near future.
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willard GRIFFIN JR.
starting back its been 30 years but I am 68 and have made up my mind I am going to learn how to play my Guitar Tony I love your easy teaching and encouragement I am on my second week and my fingers are sore but I am sticking with it.
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Lawrence Jonas
So far I like it, when I can play the Blues Boogie comfortably then I will be completely sold. Still would like to have other issues addressed, like stretching across frets and buzzing when trying to play the G chord.By far the best guitar course I've tried.
