4.9 rating out of 2634 reviews
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Chris Cottrell
Amazing! Tony's super easy to follow system works! I had many years ago taken guitar lessons that were literally years of theory and boring practice. Then I tried for about 15 years to learn from books and apps which also didn't inspire me much. I can honestly say I've learned so much from the 30 Days to Play and I can't wait to start the next phase of learning. Thank you so much Tony, I really appreciate all you have done with your teaching.
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Maurice
I've been tinkering around with the guitar for over 20 years, making no progress. This course has given me the structure i needed to move forward with instruction. Tony's positive and laid-back attitude have given me the encouragement that needed to keep going.
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Jon
I fell off the wagon after about three weeks into this lessons/course. But I’m trying really hard to get back into it because I find that these lessons, tutorials are very well planned out and we’re extremely helpful to me. I do plan on getting back into it and picking up where I left off but making that initial commitment is a challenging step
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Kevin Andrew
I took up guitar in my 40s. I’m 54 now and have been looking for something to take me deeper. I’ve watched Tony’s YouTube videos for years and I’ve always appreciated his style of teaching. I’ve been looking for something to take me deeper and recently committed to Tonys 12 month program. I’m very impressed so far. I worked 20 years as a Physical Therapist and know a bit about teaching and learning motor skills - Tony is very skilled at breaking down techniques on the guitar into very simple easy to digest bites. Thanks very much Tony. Please keep doing what you do✌️🙏
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Dan lucas
The instruction is spot on. I love the daily practice routine. My personal journey is one of wanting to gain proficiency so bad, I feel anxiety when work issues cut into my practice time. I am working on the discipline to not rush thru the lessons. Or at least go back and work on getting the good base that I know is imbedded in the lesson plans. Currently on vacation for 10 days with family. About to go bonkers with out the guitar. Look forward to getting back to it. Thanks for the request. All the best. Dan
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BillyS
It has been an awesome experience so far. Joined about a month ago and progress and consistency is definitely noticeable. Can't wait to see what the future brings!!
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HarleyGino
Really enjoy the classes! Makes it easier to find some time almost everyday. I would recommend it to anyone!
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Dave Vollmer
I’ve taken many guitar lessons over the years, but after just a couple of weeks with this program, I feel like I’ve made more progress than ever before. The format is fantastic and the lessons are laid out in a very logical way, making it easy to follow and stay motivated.In fact, I’m so encouraged by my progress that I don’t want to break my practice habit, even as I go on a long weekend vacation to celebrate my wedding anniversary. That’s why I’m taking my guitar with me—because I now truly consider myself a guitar player.Thank you so much for this excellent program. It’s been a game-changer for me!
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Gary L Ries
I've played guitar for 60 years. Four open chords in three keys plus a capo. The lead was me singing. The fretboard was a stick used to hold the open chord positions in place.I've learned more and had more fun playing in the last thirty days than in the last thirty years.Thank you, Tony!!!!
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Patti Conley
I've been with TAC for 8 weeks. I'm so glad I found Tony's Acoustic Challenge! I restarted playing guitar a few years ago when I retired to accompany my singing. I have mainly been a basic strummer with a few picking patterns. And now I'm learning so much more and I love it! My career was teaching adults vocational skills at a community college. I have to say that Tony's Acoustic Challenge has it all - All the right content and teaching methods/pedagogy. For beginning level and up.Thank you Tony.
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JOHN RIX
Well, where to start. First started playing guitar around 20, but never had anyone to show me how. Now I'm 77 and want to learn. Been trying for about 5 years with no real success. Now I'm getting serious about it. Struggling with finger pain, but I know that just takes time. I've been working in the first week for 2 weeks in the 30 day challenge, and trying to get some calloses before moving on. I'm sticking with it on a daily basis.
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Samantha S
I'm actually excited to pick up the guitar when i get home and play all the things I've learned, then log in when i have a few extra minutes to learn something new. I'm not a big fan of the blues so some of these lessons are more of an ugh to me, but I'm getting there! I started with a guitar that I've had for almost 20 years in my closet. My fingers were so painful i almost gave up...i took it in to see if the action was too high. It was waaaay to high but it was because the bottom was coming unglued. It was crazy $ to get reglued but instead had them take me to the acoustic guitar room. Wow! I found a Mitchell for just over 100.00 on clearance and it sounds so much more different than the old one! I'm glad i took it in instead of being frustrated and quitting. I love my new guitar, and it's SOOOOO much easier to play. I love the course!
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DaveB
I’ve been noodling for over a decade with my biggest issue is time and knowing what to practice. TAC gives me focus and motivation to stick with it. I can carve out 10 minutes a day and his lessons are engaging. Plus Tony’s attitude and demeanor makes it enjoyable to watch the videos. Thanks for the tools and inspiration! Guitar On!!
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Phil
Just joined. I am 68 years old and took up the guitar to help my fingers keep supple. The fretting exercises in the blues section are certainly helping with that. I haven't started on the course proper and already I am feeling the benefits. My aim is just to be able to play a recognizable tune and the progress from there. Must say I did not think there was so much memorizing of patterns and note recognition which will hopefully keep my brain ticking over as well. Impressed so far. Cannot wait to see my progress at day 30.
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Bill Hughes
I'm 77 years old and have been just strumming on my classical nylon string guitars for years. Well, here I am and I now have a Fender Acoustic guitar that I got for Christmas two years ago. The steel strings and thinner neck combined to make it very difficult at first, but I'm now, 2 months in, finally seeing improvement. I've tried other methods but would get bored and just quit. I still have lots of room for improvement but I won't give up. I play everyday and have the callouses to prove it. The key is practice, practice, practice. This is a fun course. Thanks, Tony.
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Charles Larsen
I am doing well with the course. On TAC right now and can see improvement all the time! I’m 72 and still learning!
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Eric S
I had some guitar experience from high school but honestly haven’t really played until buying this course. It has motivated me to try and play daily and learn something new daily. While I have popped in and out of the course while learning a new song that incorporated what I had learned I always go back to the course for motivation and learning. This is a wonderful environment to push yourself and learn. I have had private lessons (high school) and tried other courses (fender) being the last. This course blows them all away. Highly recommend this to anyone but especially the over 50 set who may have dabbled with the guitar.
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Chris Koenig
Beginning my journy has just started, I find the teaching vidios great. Tony explains very well and takes time to place the importance in at leat try each step. Every person learns at different speeds and Tony does not expect you to rush through. You can feel he really cares and he wants you to enjoy the process.
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Ellen
So far so good. I am a week in and progressing slowly but surely every day. I am very pleased with the lessons and the pacing. I especially like that I can set the speed on the play sessions as I learn. I feel confident that I will finally be able to meet my goal of playing the guitar!
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Michael Lynch
I've picked up bits and pieces on the guitar over the years but never fully committed to learning how to play. When I happened upon Tony's video on YouTube, I was mesmerized and convinced that TAC is what I've needed all along. So far, I've completed the intro and still working on the basics like the Blues Shuffle, Baseline, and Boogie, but it doesn't feel like practice, and I can't wait to get home each evening, grab my guitar and play the blues. It's a little slow going but I feel like I improve daily, and Tony's videos make me feel like an old friend is sitting across from me and showing me the ropes with patience and without judgment. I look forward to each video and lesson, and I'm excited to continue.
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Deborah P
I love TAC ! I'm finally starting to learn how to play, thanks Tony!
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Rick Humphries
I started playing a little guitar back when I was a teenager. After several years of sitting around making noise and partying, I finally just moved on from it. Now after not playing for thirty years, I'm giving it another try. This course is the best thing ever. Sure wish I would have had it back when I was fifteen. All that being said, I'm glad I found this, and I am now committed to really leaning how to play. Knowing what I knew and what I'm learning here, I will be jamming before long. Thanks Tony, for this great course. By the way, I am sixty now. Thanks again.
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Novelette M
When I signed up for this course I had already learned the fundamentals of guitar and was ready to move to the next level but could not find a group class that could accommodate that. Then I looked all over the Internet and found many qualified Instructors but when I looked at the course outline and quarterly on-line meetings, I decided to sign up with T.A.C. Guitar Challenge. So far I have been able to do some review and worked on clarity and accuracy of chords. My biggest challenge was working on Alternate Blues Picking Looking back, I made a good decision and I'm committed to do the work needed to get me to the campfire level. Thanks, Tony.
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Joseph Smith
Very clear and easy to follow. Tony seems very knowledgeable and likable.
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Bob Weber
Tony, I am 67 years old and I’ve wanted to play the guitar since sixth grade. Growing up in the 70s, I love rock ‘n’ roll music and the blues. And the acoustic and electric is my favorite instrument. I’m retired now and decided why not give it a try and I found your course via Facebook. I’ve been added for a couple of months and I love it. I love the way that you teach and always trying to push us, and just trust the process. Although I must admit, I do get a bit frustrated sometimes because the old hands and mind just don’t move as fast as I want them to. I will continue to stick with it.
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EL99
I had been stuck for a while moving my E blues scale forward….. what to do with it, how to do it, how to get my confidence up, a backing track and everything was structured this last week in my TAC program. I am excited about the program. Tony is a gifted teacher. Thank you.
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Lahoma
I was nervous about signing up for lessons but Tony makes playing as I learn fun. The on-site instructor I was with made me feel like I was spinning wheels and getting no where. With what I'm learning now has given me confidence in becoming a guitar player.
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Diana Anderson
So pleased to have found this site! I took guitar lessons 25 years ago & honestly felt completely inept, unable to grasp the concept of rhythm, chords, well anything. Always left the lesson feeling beaten down & always like I was traveling uphill. Not surprising, I gave up. I kept my guitar, always with the intent of trying again. I retired & intended to restart my guitar journey but procrastinated, afraid of failure & not certain I knew how to try a different way. The universe was on my side & I randomly came across Tony’s website. I listened to his 30 minute sell & decided to give him a try. What did I have to lose? Financially the investment was more than reasonable. Wow! I have not even completed the first lesson & I’ve already learned so much. I feel confident & comfortable with my guitar. I don’t dread spending time with Tony, I don’t feel inept or unteach able. I can do this!! Thank you!! I’m looking forward to moving forward to becoming a guitarist 😊
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spencer roberts
TAC has been effective. Any short comings are mine. I am learning to play at pieces that I lacked the imagination to see. It would be helpful for Tony to be more clear about finger placement on the fret board .
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Don Mayo
I have been very happy with the program. I regret not purchasing the lifetime membership and given the opportunity, I will. I have recently started 13 hour night shifts and have been unable to play, but will be back to daily once this job is over. Glad I joined!
