4.8 rating out of 3840 reviews
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Diane
I didn’t think I was going to like the program but I have to say I am really enjoying it. The songs are not what I normally play but they are just what I needed to motivate myself to continue. I’m doing the 30 day challenge plus I listen and try the daily challenge on days when I have finished.
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Patrick McCarthy
I've been a member of TAC for a few months now and I find my self eager to see what you have for me next. I had a few doubts about my ability to break old habits, making sure I was getting each lesson right before I moved on, but I find it easier now. I enjoy each challenge and the way it's being taught. I'm very happy I joined TAC and I recommend to anyone who has felt the frustration I did to give it a try
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James Lewellyn
Hi, Tony. I am 84 years old and I learned how to play Hawaiian guitar so lone ago I do not remember the lesson. I do enjoy the learning to play again. The only thing I question is it common for your learners to not remember the cords they learn from the week before?
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Rich Daugherty
I love this program. I quit guitar about 20 years ago because I wasn't making progress. That was mostly due to lack of time. This program, however, is very different. I'm learning faster this time out because the program is structured so that I play every day, even if only for a short time. There is lots of variety, and no pressure to master all of it before moving on. That may seem counter-intuitive, but it's working.
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Patricia Motika
Hi Tony,I am totally enjoying your program for playing my guitar and I have already learned so many things that I have incorporated into my playing. However, there are a few things I have questions about…1) The weekly challenges. When do we practice them and are they part of the TAC exercises? Somehow I opened that up thinking it was your lesson and I got caught up in the Boogie Woogie which countered what I was learning with you. Then I got behind in your TAC.2) There are days when I can’t get to you video so I try to do two the next day but some say week 1/week 2 instead of day 1 or day 2 and I try to do the whole thing in one sitting. What am I doing wrong?3) I am an amateur at finger picking and I would like to do more with that. Do you have lessons on finger picking in the future?Thanks Tony, for helping me get on the right track. I want to learn as much as I can. I think I paid for one of the programs, but I am not sure what tha
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Pierre D.
My very first time with the guitar or any instrument for that matter. I find playing the guitar to be a cool thing and I'm retired so I'm challenging myself. I watched your intro videos, and I like the vibe and here I am. It's been a week for me, and I want to continue and follow your advice: Show up every day and not worrying about perfection. I like the way you explain and the fact that I can play the videos over and over. I feel that should work for me. That's all I can say for now...
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Sherry Gillam
The 5 day challenge was definitely overwhelming for me as a beginner guitarist. Playing the guitar has been on my bucket list for a long time. I signed up with a popular guitar app for 2 years and I didn't learn much.Hesitant only to my skills, I signed up for TAC feeling at ease to the money back guarantee.Once I became a member and saw the videos with Tony's simplified explanations, I felt more a ease. What works for me is being able to take my time to listen and watch & rewatch and learn. Tony, to me is my personal instructor but better because I don't have to ask him to repeat everything, I just backup till i get it. Tony makes playing fun by the way he breaks down great music into sections and showing patterns and sharing tips of how to remember things.I feel like I have learned more in 1 week with Tony than in 2 years with the other program.
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Sheldon
This is the Guitar school for me. I found other programs too fast, and struggled. The TAC allows me to go back and check. I am not doing too much well at the moment but I am doing it. Playing as per the lessons and not getting stuck in perfection is definitely the way to go - little steps can make for a long journey - enjoying the journey and the sight seeing and taking the time to read TABS and listen to the rhythms. Thanks Tony, you have created a great guitar learning environment.
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Kelvin
I am thoroughly enjoying this program. I am constantly surprised that I consistently watch the lesson and go 'yeah, right' I am not capable of doing that. But after some practice, I AM capable. Not good but doing it! I had previous lessons years ago which help me that took place once a week, these daily lessons truly pay off. I look forward to the continuing improvement and encouragement I get out of watching Tony.
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Nate Henry
This is the best instruction and program I’ve come across. For someone who’s dabbled in guitar for years, never getting anywhere, and putting it back down because I don’t know what to do ie. lack direction, spend the time I could be playing endlessly looking for easy songs to play, I don’t know, it’s just a lot. TAC has had the guitar in my hand everyday for a couple months now. “Everyday” isn’t the requirement but it’s just been happening and I love it. Tony’s instruction is clean, crystal clear, and easy to follow. With every other program or instructor I’ve found myself pausing and rewinding the videos constantly, staring at their fretting hand because they don’t tell you what they’re doing every time, or they do call out an Asus9add7withaloop and I have to go somewhere else to look up this nonsense. Tony is so much cleaner and direct with his instruction. It’s perfection.
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Buster Chapman
I was hesitant to join TAC again as I had join a few years ago, but at that time I wasn't really ready. After one weeknow, I feel as though I understand better why mechanics and timing are important. I am wondering however how I am supposed to put it all together to actually play the song we are learning all the way through. I do enjoy the instructions on a daily basis rather than all crammed into one lesson.
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Carl Ryan (Cisco Butch)
I am in my second year and the lessons are the same as the first year. I love the lessons, but wish there were mire new Ones.
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Marcel Daigle
I've had a guitar for about 30 years and attempted to play a few times during that time, but I consider myself new to playing because it's been over 20 years since I've touch my guitar, and I had not learned much anyway. I really like this program and I am seeing progress every week. I just completed the 30 Day Challenge and the 5 Day Routine, and I'm definitely further ahead than I've ever been. I do like trying something new every week as it keeps things interesting. I'm focusing on the little improvements to keep me going. Time will tell how things will be in a few months.
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Randy Massey
Love the program, unfortunately it's taking me longer to progress due to my arthritis. I had taken lessons decades ago and basically forgot most of it, I'm determined to get back to it, thanks Tony
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Ernie Bayles
So I give you five stars in spite of the ugly hockey jersey. I'm 71, and have been playing for almost 2 years with no real previous background in music. I have both electric and acoustic guitars (and a ukulele, a sort of like/hate thing going on there). I've had a lot of good experiences with several online lessons resources (Justin, Andy, Lauren, etc.), but decided to try TAC a couple months ago. I'm pretty happy with your approach--taking one song and working on that as a theme for the week's exercises with a different focus each day. It keeps me interested by introducing new skills (some of which I can actually perform) and reinforces previous lessons in a way that helps to refine skills and not just add things to a list of stuff I can't really grasp just yet. I find that I am actually picking up some new skills pretty rapidly compared to my earlier efforts.One complaint: I could do without all the motivational speaking--I'm pretty committed without it.
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Mark Moorhead
I can't recall if I've left a review prior to this one or not, but after experiencing TAC for a couple months now, I wanted to share my appreciation.What I really love about TAC is that it keeps me coming back for small daily doses. I wake up each of the 5 weekly challenge days wondering what that day's challenge is going to entail, knowing that whether it's easy or hard for me, I will learn something fun and new, and I will make some form of progress as a guitar player.Just picking up my guitar on a daily basis and expanding my comfort zone has already made me a lot more confident in my ability to learn and grow.I think TAC is a fit for players at just about any level... from beginner to those who are looking to advance beyond just playing some basic chords and picking/strumming songs. I have no doubt that the TAC method will keep me engaged and coming back for more, and when I look back a year from now, I will have come a very long way in my guitar
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Rebecca
I joined TAC just 3 months ago. I only had a little experience with guitar and so it felt like I was a complete beginner. I watched the whole of Tony’s promotion on YouTube, and kept the page open for 2 days while I considered it. First, I had to trust that TAC would deliver what Tony said it would. Second I had to trust that I would show up at least 5 times a week (my chosen commitment).I’m really glad I began this journey! The weekly organization is wonderful and interesting! I appreciate the tutorials. As a beginner, sometimes I have to rewind the video to see Tony’s hands move in my effort to understand what to do (left vs right hand). The website is very capable and helpful in this way.I appreciate and believe in the idea of giving concentrated effort (even if only 10 minutes) and am finding progress - my little wins!I truly enjoy the positive approach! Also, the positive attitude is self fulfilling- I can do
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William Gersbach
I enjoy the challenge each week’s techniques brings. I have a difficult time doing every day’s activities but I believe I am improving and will be a much better guitarist because of the different playing styles. Some power chords and five fret stretches are HARD, but it’s worth it!!
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Paul MacRae
I really am enjoying this TAC course.Well done!!Thank you...
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Timothy C Beck
I've waffled between 4 and 5 stars for a few minutes. Overall, I think TAC is awesome. Tony is an excellent teacher for the beginner level. I tried TAC two years ago, but as they say, life got in the way, and I only got about 5 months out of it. This past Christmas, my daughter gave me the lessons again, so here I am! It is exactly what I need for my level of skill. I'm 68 years old and have wanted to be able to play guitar all my life. TAC is allowing that to happen. I'm just finishing the 30 Day Challenge and am excited to begin the TAC journey. My only complaint is the continuous use of the "10 minutes a day" slogan. You cannot learn to play the guitar in 10 minutes a day. It may only take 10 minutes to go through a lesson, but you absolutely have to practice more than that. Plan on at least 45 minutes a day, minimum. Thanks, Tony, I think your plan is a success.
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Elliott Klonsky
I’m an advanced beginner. But I’ve been at that level for too many years. After almost 2 months I can readily see that Tony’s program is taking me from a simple strummer to a much more interesting guitar player. I love the format: short daily blasts of instruction that inspire me to want to practice. I also appreciate that I can turn on my lesson at my convenience (I know, I know. I can’t seem to set aside a specific time each day). The lessons are perfectly suited to my level, taking me a notch higher with each one. I was a bit overwhelmed with the technical aspects and video options at the beginning but am figuring it out.
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Michael S
These reviews are encouraging. I literally just started with first day of TAC. Hoping to joint the ranks of those who have found this to be the right path after many less successful tries. I’m pretty old🫣 so if it works for me…. 🤞
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CareyCorr
TAC has been the best thing for my on my guitar journey because I have been stuck in the beginner zone for a number of years trying different teachers, online videos and on and on only to give up after a while and then try again with some new way. Actually, I didn’t believe TAC would help me, but I still wanted to learn how to play. I knew for other things in my life this way of learning worked, so I tried the free 5 day challenge and I was hooked. So far, a few weeks in, I’m improving a ton and having fun even when it’s difficult. Thank you TAC, I’m loving it.
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Bob Manning
Just completed my first week after returning to TAC after a few years away trying other programs and even live lessons. I can't believe how much insight I got into some things I already knew and how to apply them to other songs and even new things I learned after years of learning guitar. I'm so happy I returned, gotten excited again, having fun and actually learned a new song this week. Thank you!Bob
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Terry Spreier
Dear Tony, I am very pleased with your method of teaching us older people how to be guitar players. I'm 70 years old, so that means this older person has messed around with trying to play for around 60 years. You have taught me so much is just a few short months. What you say is true about having a regular routine every day.I just cannot praise you enough. Not only are you a great instructor, but I can also see and feel that you actually care that we are learning.
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Colin
I have been a plinker for a number of years. That said i have learned things in my first first week with Tony. I ancious for more. I feel this may finally be the breakthrough I have been looking for.
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Glenn Knowles
I have already left a lengthy review. I'm disappointed that you ir your staff hasn't seen it. I will shorten to the gist now. I know the format you are giving and I am impressed. I got out on the wrong foot to start. I do like your method, and would like to begin once more.
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Donald P Jarrett
I am getting going and am enjoying the videos/lessions.
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Kathryn Cotnoir
My first week as a complete newbie was a blast! Tony makes it easy and so much fun. Totally hooked, bring on week 2!
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Steven Roberts
Truly the best method I’ve experienced, not that I’ve tried a lot, just very happy with the method the presentation and the results. I’ve been in poor internet service for the last few days and have fallen a little behind on lessons but I have practiced every day and I see improvement every day. I’ll be home soon and look forward to catching up.
