4.8 rating out of 4282 reviews
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Shawn
I started @ zero and feel like I'm making progress, although slowly. I've always wanted to play and now have time to devote to it. My biggest worry is that I will drop behind but I am committed working to move ahead.
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John W
I love Tony’s passion and am moved to work with his methods through the course. Recently returned to learning guitar and am inspired to continue and advance.
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Doyle Jensen
Many moons ago, guitar was a huge part of my life. Then came 40 years of family, career, and a busy schedule.When I finally picked my acoustic back up, I expected to jump right back in... instead, I got a harsh lesson in lost muscle memory. The guitar went right back to staring at me from the corner.Starting lessons with you changed all that. Just a couple of weeks in, and I'm already feeling those old skills surface. My fingertips are delightfully sore, my brain and fingers are starting to communicate again, and I’m having a blast. Thanks, Tony!
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Patrick Nutman
Did the 30 day challenge, struggle with the chord changes, started looking for other songs I like that are harder to do, can not do a barre chord for the life of me. I'm picking the guitar up nearly every day, only missed a couple of days when I was away on a motorbike rally, another one coming up as well. When I home it's played, move it right next to the chair sit down to relax on after work, so it's picked up every night I'm home.
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Gary
Got me back into a structured routine with purpose. I enjoy learning new riffs, patterns… etc, makes it interesting. And…got my callouses back!
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Rich Lumsden
I never really understood what guitar players were doing. I didn't want to just strum with a few basic chords but I didn't really know how to articulate what I wanted. You have taken the mystery out of it for me and broken it down into easily understandable pieces. I feel like its cheating and I am finally really learning what I always wanted so fast and easily and playing what I have always wanted to. This is fantastic!
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Chris Nelson
Hi TonyThank you for your email. I am enjoying the 5 day challenges and skill building very much. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the weekly challenges which seem to be so far out of my ability that I just find them frustrating with little or no enjoyment. Never mind, my focus is on skill building and I'm working on a couple of songs to help my chord changes and keep my focus.I love the course but just wish there was an easier weekly challenge from time to time. Sorry to say you have lost me this week as three thumb strings with pinches and a hammer on in one line of tab is a bit too much of a stretch.Many ThanksChris
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Christopher Umbreit
I’ve felt stuck for a bit, trying to learn online by myself. Many of the methods I tried either didn’t push me out of my comfort zone or I would get caught in a loop to master one thing and let everything else slide. I really like how this program not only sets up a method for having a built in accountability that creates that “I need to play” itch, but also keeps me from getting into that comfort loop. Starting out, this program feels daunting. There’s stuff getting thrown at you that was new as someone who had been trying to learn for a year, but I can’t imagine coming in cold. However, that’s the genius of it. Even if you’re not great at it, it’s something that not only gets you excited when you get comfortable with it but will come back and add to a future lesson. Tony’s manner and insight are very comforting, and I look forward to participating in one of the check in sessions. And the sneaky thing is that his lessons are helping you learn music
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Raul Bautista
Got me to pick up my guitar again after a few months of not knowing what to play or do with it!
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Caroline M
Hey, well, I finished the 30 Days and though much of it I knew, I gained loads of new insight. I am a self-taught rhythm player and I've been gigging out at guest ranches from Arizona to Montana for a long time...singing around campfires and telling my stories to folks (I was also a dude wrangler for almost 35 years) because I was born in downtown Chicago, studied music and sang opera before moving west. So, my two great passions, horses and music were followed.Tony's courses are going to yank me out of my rhythm rut and give me some great new inspiration. Thank you, Tony; I am so glad I am doing this.
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Gary Douglas
Great course! Tony is a kind and fun teacher. I’m 63, and learned just enough when I was in my 30’s to join a garage band for a while but I’ve just been occasionally noodling the same things for 30 years. This course has totally reawakened my love for playing, and every little accomplishment feels so satisfying! I chose the right path back. Thanks Tony.
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ursula thompson
Began in 2020, dropped out ‘round 2024. Rejoined 2026. Why? Guitar hanging on wall starring at me. Decided to give another try but not focus on some theories, root notes, finding roots, & other concepts. Tony’s teaching style fits my learning style- slow and methodical. I do put speed to .75 to slow his speech and playing. lol. Whatever works.
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Troy Jodoin
As with many TAC members, I have dabbled for many years. I've looked and participated in a couple of other online programs, but seemed like a sales game for them. I really like the structure of TAC and the fact that it keeps me engaged on a daily basis. I think this will keep me motivated, plus I've already noticed an improvement in my abilities over the last couple of months. Win!I discovered Tony while checking out resonators on U-Tube, and then found out on that AT show that Tony only lives maybe two hours from me in Montana! That's what really sealed the deal for me! Go Griz!
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Edwin Peterson
After loosing my personal guitar teacher I looked at several YouTube instructors. I saw your free 30 days to play and then the first 5 day challenge and for a beginner it was very informative and I felt very comfortable. Then came the real TAC and things got really complicated. I found myself slowly getting the scales down, some cord transitions and the solos and play alongs sounded okay. Then the second week totally blew me out of the water with bar cords I can't seem to make, the pick and strumming had me really slowing down the time, but once I printed out the music sheet I was able to see the string positions better. I'm really trying to keep a positive outlook on this program. I think my biggest issue is that I'm left handed and trying to play right handed and my hands don't always work well together and my left hand fingers need a lot of stretching to be able to make even a clean C cord. It's going to be a long road for me but I will be there and learn whatever I can.Thanks
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Ed Gilfus
I have definitely improved since joining. It has become a semi ritual to have a little happy hour with the wife couple days a week and play while enjoying a beer. She keeps encouraging me and has remarked this week how much I have progressed.
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David Smith
I have learned a lot more than either doing myself or with privet lessons.I can now read music scores and tabs, without having to take a music theory class. I am still not very good, but I know what I need to do to get better.I like Tony's honesty, not everything is polished and fake.I know that I can archive my goal of playing my favorite songs, which was my goal when I started the program.
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Todd Toriscelli
TAC has been a God send. I learned to play guitar in the late 80s. I taught myself and learned 6-7 chords. Since joining TAC I now realize how much I was missing. It's been an incredible journey. I can't believe how much better I have gotten. In my retired life, It's one of the things I look forward to the most. It's very therapeutic after having spent 40 years in a very demanding profession. Tony is a elite teacher which makes everything even better.
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Arkansas Steve
After 3 or 4 months of weekly lessons I was losing interest because I didn't know what to do every day. I usually had 1 assignment for the week and I either completed it early or it bored me to death. Now I can work, learn and LOVE guitar every day at me own pace. Thank you Tony
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Brian Powell
I feel like I got a lot out of the 5 day course, enough to risk buying a one-year membership. Here's hoping.
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Steve R
So far, I move the structure and the reminders. Just put the time in every day. Just 10 minutes….maybe more.
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Thomas Dale Whitsit
5 dtars 😊
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Kirkland Johnson
I had tried a couple of online courses but none really got me hooked. I knew I had to develop the habit of practicing in order to succeed at playing the guitar. This program has included some of those steps to help make the mental change I needed.i did get off to a slow start as I came down with the flu just as I started. I’m recovered and now have two days under my belt look forward to the journey.
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Margaret Weld
I’m learning a lot about playing the guitar, outlying I see my progress slowly but there is progress!
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David Alge
I held off on taking the TAC plunge, afraid that I wouldn't stick with it. I have a 20 year history of starts and stops and never really making progress. Well I dove in and found the water to be fine. Tony's an engaging teacher and I find the lessons well organized and challenging. I've been consistently playing now for 9-10 weeks and have the calluses to show for it. Consistency = progress = surprise, I didn't know I could play that.
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Cindy Donarico
Hi Tony, My experience with learning guitar has been real haphazard. I put off using TAC because I didn't feel I could give it the consistant time I knew it would need. But I really wanted to do it, so I decided to start up the month after I retired. After the initial 30 day review, I was hooked, and I picked a small habit to follow and it seems to have worked. Though there are still days that I can't take my guitar with me, but over all it has been so fun. I appreciate the way you break down the new skills into smaller chunks, and that I shouldn't expect to master it before moving on to other skills. Thanks for all your encouragement.
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Andy Niedzwiecke
Tony, I'm 83 years old. In the 60's and 70's I played in a top 40 cover band both guitar and bass. Then came the family and I had to hang it up. Played a little in 1996 and then nothing. Now I want to play for my own enjoyment but have forgotten quite a bit and my fingers seem to have forgotten where the strings. Your excellent method is helping me get back on the horse.......so to say. I am doing your program on a Fender Squier Stratocaster and it is making me feel like really playing all over again. My hat's off to you and I will continue to use your tutorage to fully fill in all that I have forgotten.
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Paul F Lucier
The wife and I have come up with a term when I steal away a couple of minutes to play. We call it "Plucking around"... This time is when I work through songs that I am just starting to play for her on the back patio at days end. More songs means more plucking time and the cycle has begun. I don't know how I would be where I'm at without TAC... Thanks.
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Pati Scamacca
I looked at a lot of programs (and purchased a few too) before committing to Tony's program. It stands far above the rest it it's level of clarity, support, and education that is super well organized and fun. It gets you playing right away and being creative on the entire fretboard. I've been a beginner guitar player for about 30 years, this is meeting my hearts desire to take me to the next level of playing freedom.
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Keith Darbon
Just want to say a big heartfelt Thanks to Tony and everyone I’ve met in my time at TAC! I’ve gone from someone who occasionally strummed a couple of chords to a player that is exploring all manner of different ways to play, all over the guitar neck!Been here five years, but alas it’s time to move on! I’ve had a great time and learned so much! I hope to see you again, in the future! Best of luck! Enjoy!
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Steve Goodwin
TAC has provided me with a structure to improve my playing. It really allows me to learn at my (slow) pace while pusong me to get better.
