4.8 rating out of 4060 reviews
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Melanie J Blank
Every day I look forward to my lesson and I'm pretty committed to practicing daily. I love how Tony teaches and he's pretty funny and so laid back. You rock, Tony and so do all my fellow TAC members. It's so much fun reading your posts. I'm wondering what y'all do when you are on vacay. I wish I could take my guitar with me, but that's pretty much out of the question.
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Vince DiMaria
What, if anything, made you hesitate to sign up for TAC?Commitment to a program that might prove too complex &/or confusing.What did you find once you became a member? tips to help my current (novice) level of playing.What's the thing you love most about TAC?I can go back & replay the lesson of the day or past lessons.What type of player do you think it's best for?Beginners & those coming back to learning to play.
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Mike
I've been dabbling for about a year and a half. l took lessons in person with a guy though the city for about 3 months. Each lesson cost four dollars for an hour. What a waste of time. l've tried some other on-line courses. l like this one the best. l've been going though the site and checking things out , really like what l see. Some it is a little over my head for right now , but it's okay. l'll return to those sections and work at it until l learn it. Thank you , Tony
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Seldon Reese
I didn't think I could learn guitar and although I have improved greatly in three months...still not as competent as I want to be.I have had three teachers; two would say "what do you want to learn today"....lameTony gives us a path and if anyone can help me learn, it's TonyC.The variety of the daily challenges (I would guess) is one of the keys to learning and I've learned how to do hammer ons, slides et al, much better that I ever did heretofore.Fretboard Wizard is so great....get it, learn it, know it!!!Thanks Tony, tell me what kind of bourbon and I'll send you a bottle.Question: did you complete the LM Forum?
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Phil Wosinski
Your course has been fun and yet challenging at the same time. I find myself practicing daily,I haven't been consistant in the past. It is great to move at my speed and going back and reviewing past lessons.
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Dick Clark
I was reluctant to join fearing a commitment I wouldn't be able to keep. Once the decision was made and as I'm exposed to the lessons, I look forward to daily guitar playing. I'm not accomplished, but I learn new things almost every day and that keeps me coming back.
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Adrienne Cowan
I love the way the weekly lessons are organized. Tony’s explanations are clear and very helpful.
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Michael Dixon
I have the enthusiasm to learn to play at the tender age of 67, while the brain and fingers have different processes it is still so enjoyable trying. I think of it like learning to drive at first the brain, feet and hands don't seem to gel, then suddenly you get it. This is my journey and as long as i enjoy what I'm doing, i will gladly trust the process. After the first week i smile and keep trying where before it was easy to give up. Thank you for the encouragement, that day of playing with confidence will come.
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Miriam Cowles
I have to admit I was a bit skeptical, but I de died to give it a try. I absolutely love Tony’s method. It keeps you interested, and keeps you pumped up and wanting more! It truly is an ingenious course. It is simple, and each lesson leaves you wanting more. The most challenging part of this course is only practicing the new skill you learned for only ten minutes! Thank you Tony
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Michael S
Loving the TAC program and Tony's teaching method.
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Dennis Weber
I was sitting here thinking about how TAC has improved my playing and I was struck by something I want to say. Can you imagine how much thought, planning, coordination, and effort went into developing this program? It must have been a monumental challenge to take an idea and transform it into a product that we can all share in and enjoy. Tony has my deepest admiration for having the ability and determination to make it happen. My own experience has been completely positive.
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HOSE K
So far, I have been very lazy about practicing, but I do pick up my guitar almost daily, even if for a short time. That's a progress for me. Thank you, Tony!
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Thomas Duncan
It has gotten me to sit down and try new things and challenge myself. 90mins goes by fast. I was playing same old chords and this has given me direction.
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larry deignan
Only just over a week into TAC, and getting a great sense of achievement so far. Messed around with guitar for a long time, probably doing the same stuff. Love the structure and continuous progress TAC provides. And Tony is a very engaging teacher. Looking forward to more. Thx
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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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G S
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.
