4.8 rating out of 4351 reviews
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Emanuele Acquafredda
In few words… it just keeps me playing!
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Wade E
I attempted to learn guitar about 45 years ago just picking up whatever I could learn along the way with very little success. I picked up a few chords but that was about it; no timing or real musical talent to speak of. I just recently bought a guitar and am determined to actually learn something this time around. I was recently diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and am determined to learn enough to make playing enjoyable and get it locked into muscle memory before I get too far along with my disease. I have been having fun with your lessons and like your approach. I spend a little time with each challenge before moving on and find that subsequent lessons build on what I've learned and help to cement the progress. I especially like when you provide a backing track with some guidance to just play away and see what works. I have not even been playing long enough to form calluses but expect to keep at it.
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Pete R
I first started playing 30 years ago but wasn't making much progress as I had no clear plan for playing. Therefore, I quit and for years didn't even touch my guitar.Then in July last year I decided to try the TAC 5-Day Challenge. I was immediately hooked and signed up for the full program shortly afterwards.Today was my lesson 441 and I'm not planning on quitting any time soon. I love these bite size weekly sessions building towards the final that's been compiled from everything learned during the week.Benchmark weeks are also an excellent way to see your personal progress.I highly recommend TAC for anyone from beginners to players with more experience.
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Kevin Cowan
Been singing and playing for some time. Self taught by books and free web lessons. I did all right but my sound was one dimensional and a bit repetetive. I improved on some songs but never really understood the processes of soloing and arpeggiaton or runs and how to build to a more complete level of play on a theoretical level. I decided on TAC after trying a free week sample. What I like is the teaching method. There is something new every day but it is bite sized and manageable and the next day's lesson builds upon it. So it is less repetetive than normal practice for me. I have always insisted on perfecting a piece (within my limitstions) before moving on which usually saw me grow frustrated and move back to something with which I was already comfortable. One of the strengths of TAC is not requiring perfection in each bite sized lesson. The TAC process allows me to develop almost imperceptively. The best test of that success is my wife, who had grown bored with my playing. The other day, after about one month in TAC, she said, " Your playing is really sounding very good." That sentence says more than I ever could.
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Harold Pearson
Before TAC, I was taking 1:1 lessons, with little progress to show. I have not made any huge breakthroughs yet, but my outlook has completely changed. Instead of hoping to one day be good enough to play in front of friends and family, I am now confident that I'll be doing that one day. I'm not stressing about how long it will take to get there. For now, I'm enjoying the journey.
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Rod B
Joining TAC has made me want to play again. It has me excited and I can't wait to start playing and practicing. I feel I have that "connection" back to my guitar. The lessons are quick and easy, so they fit into my schedule. Thank you!
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Mark Atkinson
Great program! Really enjoying the progress!
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Kathy K
I am a late beginner/early intermediate player - I had somewhat of a practice routine before I joined but it was too sporadic. I am practicing so I can perform at our garden party next August long weekend in Alberta. I am going to have to practice many hours to become performance ready and TAC is helping me do that by providing structured "bite sized" lessons. Right now I am trusting that the way TAC has laid out the course will result in much more progress for me than I have experienced to date. Stayed tuned - I have only been with TAC for a week
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David Walls
I have actually done the 30 day challenge, and proceeded to the first 5 day challenge and finished that. I have been putting in more time on the guitar - maybe any hour a day or so, and found the lessons to be easy for me - I play quite a lot, but want to advance my fundamentals, or looking to proceed quickly.
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Shawn Nutter
Correction: dealing with where the low notes on the tablature reversed to the top of the guitar neck.
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David John Finch
I'd been dabbling to 55 years when I decided to get serious last year. Things were going reasonably well (though far too unstructured), and my wife treated me to my dream guitar. I didn't pace myself and tendonitis of my fretting hand set-in, so the guitar went back in its case. My fretting hand has recovered sufficient to play again, and that's when I came across TAC. I realised I needed structure more than ever, and so here I am all fired-up!
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Debbie S
I have played everyday since I started. I used to play 30 years ago, self taught, sing along strumming chords with no pick. I’m learning to read tab, use a pick, play notes/ patterns and getting calluses again. I really like the program.
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Ron Roach
I am a self taught, as an adult, guitarist and songwriter and I wanted to up my playing game for song writing. I am pretty confident with chords, but I have never played a solo, though I have learned some scales to play a few melodies and riffs. I just ran through the 30 day kick start and found a number of areas to improve, especially with single notes, and confirmed that my rudimentary chord work is pretty solid. I'll be going back to the Blues, strumming patterns (to practice pick attack), and solo lessons regularly as I move forward with the challenges. Wish I had known of TAC when I started learning guitar, you teach the way I learn.
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Mike Brink
I have absolutely now experience with the guitar and here I em at 63 years old and I’m playing for the first time. I’ve only completed the first 2 weeks of the 30 day challenge and I’m already feeling excited about my progress. Thank you creating TAC.
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Charles Biere
At first I had done a lot of reviews of various guitar teachers but what got me interested with TAC was Tony's passion and sincerity about his way of teaching. I've tried playing guitar for a very long time but I lacked commintment. Tony is an encourager and pushes just enough to keep you interested for the next lesson.I have to admit at 76 getting callouses back on the fingers took a little longer and a little more painful, but I surived. Even though Life handed me a lot of issues, I found some time to play the lessons and a lot of catch up. I forsee that I will be staying with TAC even though I am slow and at times behind on my lessons.I am still having problems getting and changing major chords and strugling thru Bar chords. But I will continue and overcome. Keep Playing!
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Jim
TAC has opened up new doors for me to play. Someday’s are much easier than others, but the tough days are what bring me back. Mostly it’s my own fault, getting trapped into only playing it a certain way, then coming back 10 minutes later with a new perspective. I like how we don’t need to master a technique and just playing is what we should be doing. Highly recommended for all levels.
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Mike Smith
Excellent course, useful workbook. I like the lessons and course book. I'm over 70. I played guitar a lot when I was young, basically a campfire type guitarist. With the course I've gotten back into playing at my own pace. Thanks.
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TJ
I’m so excited to get started. The content seems to be spot on I’m working through fret wizard and finally able to make sense of the transition from linear instruments (piano, clarinet etc) to stringed THank You!!
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Robert Haag
I used to play but haven’t really gotten back to it for over 20 years. This has gotten me interested again even though it feels like starting from scratch almost. I feel like I’m learning from a friend one on one. I have to admit to backing up some while trying to nail it but that’s the beauty of online learning. I am getting back to something I enjoyed and stimulating my old brain too.
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paul aldrich
first week of the 30 day challenge was challenging indeed but the structure TAC has offered is terrific and I look forward to continuing on my guitar journey with TAC. Have tried to play for many years and never got very good at it but I already see great improvement in my playing. Thank you!
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Joseph Zappala
TAC has created a system that breaks guitar down into learnable components. I fully expect to be playing complete songs in time at the end of 12 months.
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Ian B
Ok , where to start ?Already practicing at least 10 minutes a day before joining… but with the 30 day challenge I should have looked at how many sessions there were…thought each section was a day and completed in a week 😂😂😂😂😂Don’t even know how long I was playing …time went by so quick!Thoroughly enjoying the experience… Am I a better guitarist after a week ?..probably not that you could tell .. but had some great challenges and going back to try again to speed up my glacial playing.
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Larry Stephens
I have played every day since the 5 day startup. That is what has changed! I previously hadn’t picked up my guitar 5 times in5 months!
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Charlie Carr
I’m playing every day and looking forward to it.
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Ted Rydstrom
220 lessons in I have sat down and played every day with my Americano...I have this new love for my guitar...so much fun thank you Tony
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Jim Britsch
You have given me a new challenge with my guitar. I've been playing for 4 years and went through the 30 day challenge quickly. I started the 5 day challenge and I love it.
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Keith
Great fun learnt loads in the nine months ive been a member Tony gives you great confidence in your abilty to learn and progress under his tuition
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Joe avellar
Tony has changed my entire guitar experience - for the better!Because his course is highly structured, because he focusses on motivating with fun and little wins, i now pour myself into my guitar practice and am more motivated than I’ve ever been. Practice went from guilt homework to excitement about what I’ve accomplished and desire to get back to practice and learn more. I simply can’t say enough good thibgs about it. And my improvement has been swift. Why? Because honestly i am so jaxzed about what i’m doing i spend far more time than 10 minutes a day practicing and playing. And i look forward to it.
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Duane Pecci
Your daily challenges stimulate my interest and boost my confident in learning new techniques!
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Jane March
I have definitely learned new skills. Now it is my job to use the tools that Tony has provided. It helps you be accountable to pick up your guitar, at least five days a week. I have been leaving out one or two guitars now. The handouts are great as well. They are in notation form as well as tablature, this way you get to choose, which one you want to use. I know for myself, I am better with notation than tab. This provides me both, which also has helped me read tablature. Tony’s Acoustic Challenge as well as Fretboards Wizard are well worth the investment,.
