4.8 rating out of 3929 reviews
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Lothar Scheld
Definitely learning new techniques and skills. Can be overwhelming at times and some are easier that others. Being able to step back at lessons helps with that. Overall I was skeptical at first, but by staying with the course improvements will come forward.
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Dave Bordano
I have been changed this week, i mean that in the sense that when I started this course I had my doubts if I could do it. But I have grown into the mindset that no matter how long it takes I will win, I came to the realization that this is my journey and I'm doing it for myself and no one else. I would recommend the TAC to anyone interested.
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Julie Potter
I'm enjoying the lessons. I appreciate Tony's knowledge, enthusiasm and teaching skills. I frequently slow everything down in the settings - both the lesson and the music demonstration. This helps me to "get it" more easily. As time has gone on, sometimes I don't have to slow it down!! Little by little, I'm getting it, and feel good about myself and my guitar. Thanks, Tony.
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Guy
Day 8, Session 8, having fun and learning a lot!
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dmddaddygmail-com
This is an excellent course. I started with absolutely no music background or experience. Tony’s enthusiasm is infectious and his presentations are clear giving just the right amount of information that allows a gradual step wise understanding and learning experience. I started with the 30 days to play and 5 day routine followed by TAC but took on the fret board wizard (now repeating it immediately after doing it the first time) which has been extremely helpful to someone like me with no music base. I could not be happier with this course!
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kevin.k
Very good guitar course for adults with some extra time to learn guitar. Tony makes learning tp be a better guitar player fun!
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Ralph Finn
Most progress I have ever made learning to play the guitar. Would highly recommend!!
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Joe Dowd
Ever wonder if you're learning anything NEW with your "Guitar Practice Routine?"TAC participants don't wonder that; they know every Mon-Fri they're faced with something NEW to get "under their fingers."That something NEW will be challenging yet do-able, at least a portion.That something NEW will be extremely high quality with excellent motivational content.
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Jeff Skolnick
Been using the system for 8 weeks now. I had played guitar for years on and off and gave up because I would learn something, stop playing and then come back and start over. Never making significant progress. I feel like there is constant progress and I just follow the system and don't worry about being perfect.
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Kevin Clark
I was hesitant at first, wanting to make sure it was something I could stay with for the long haul. I hadn't really seriously played my guitar since college days, and I'm in my late 60's now. But my love for music, and your teaching style, made it feel right very quickly.Lastly, I feel this is perfect for someone who has played, and wants to embrace guitar playing again. I also think your teaching method is solid for a beginner too. Your emphasis on consistency, not perfection, is great. I find myself playing more and more each day. Thank you!
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Barry Sloan
Hi, my name is Barry and I am just completing the first two months on TAC. I was going to join over a year ago but was reluctant due to time constraints and trying to decide whether the program was legit. However, my schedule changed back in the spring so I have more time to pursue playing guitar again. And, Tony's approach really made an impact, especially the philosophy that we don't have to be perfect to enjoy ourselves. I love the daily challenges and the variety of skills we learn that complement themselves as we progress. Also, the learning and playing videos are great. It is working for me and I am having a blast although I still have a lot to learn. Thank you!
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Kevin Kirby
I played guitar some in my early 20s, and decided to take it back up again now in my late 60s. I had seen the ads on the internet for Tony's Acoustic Challenge and noticed that most of the people on the ad were also senior citizens. I took the plunge for a year subscription now that I have the extra time being emi-retired from medical practice. I've been at it now for nearly 2 months and can now play about an hour per day, 5 days/week. Early on, my fretting fingers could only last 15-20 minutes before they were just too sore to practice longer. The progress is very gradual, but still noticeable. I now look forward to playing guitar every day since Tony's course seems to be geared to older adults, like me, who want to learn guitar and have fun doing it. Just the other day, I was telling my 43 y/o son that, at my age, it is nice for me to have something that I am getting better at, instead of getting worse at with age. Thanks Tony for the great course!
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Ed O’Brien
Hi Tony. I am enjoying your class very much. I decided to sign up because your ad seemed to make sense and you came across as a guy who could teach guitar. I like the method of daily challenges which lead to an end of week lesson, pulling them all together. I am learning a lot more about technique, ways to embellish playing and general structure of how the guitar works. There are some lessons I just can’t get my fingers around as yet, others seem really comfortable. My issues have been that I have good days where I think, so that was great, I am getting better and enjoying playing, but then I go to bad days where I feel like I am Sisyphus rolling a rock up the hill. It can be frustrating. As for now I will most likely continue my lessons up to 6 months at least and then review to see if I am getting anywhere. Thx again. Ed
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Bob Laipply
I've been "piddling" around with chording a guitar for 30 years. Never tried to pick, etc ... I've learned more in the 30 days and 5 day programs than in all those 30 years!
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Chuck Clendenin
1. I hesitated because I thought the price was too high. Also, I tried a few online courses before and I felt they expected so much in a short time and were complex. I burned out in a few weeks.2. I found your pace to be about right. Plus you expected only 10 minutes from me. But in fact I typically play for 30 minutes or so, usually until my fingers get sore.3. I am learning something new with each lesson. And I like that I can repeat a lesson to reinforce what I learned a previous day. I like my progress.4. It's best for a new players and those of us who used to play 40 years ago and want to get back into it. I haven't played this consistently in many years. Thank you.
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Elaine Crabtree
Excellent teaching easier than I thought I got my 1st chords yesterday it's enjoyable
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Brett Berger
Ok. I didn't want to leave a review before I'd used the service for a few weeks. So far I'm still going strong. I've played guitar for a very long time... about 40 years but never had a lesson and never really devoted myself beyond learning some chords and playing some rhythm in a small band. So this is long overdue. The thing that caught my attention was Tony's description of learning method... the 4 elements. And I completely agree that practice is difficult primarily in figuring out what to practice in any given session. It is easy to get stuck on the same thing trying to master this or that technique, chord, strumming pattern, etc. Then you move on to something else but it is difficult to leave off the previous thing as you begin to forget that and on and on until your practice is really repetitive and unfulfilling. I think Tony has hit on a really good teaching method for someone like me (I'm 67) and I'm enjoying the progress so far!
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Robert Paxton
Yes I have only been here for a week. In fact today is the seventh day of the first week. I am thrilled to finally made up my mind to join TAC. I have been waiting for my new guitar to arrive and during that time Ihsve looked at many good instructors with good lesson plans. I felt that Tony (TAC) was the best choice for me and after the end of this first week I know I did not make a mistake. Being a new-be, after about 40 years of not playing , his first lessons have been lots of fun. I already have been getting these old fingers limbered up and pretty much making notes sound like notes. Ok.....there is much more work to do and I am in it to win it!!!!! Loking forwar to what is next each day.
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Ian Stratford
Very cool, well thought out course
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Doug Anderson
TAC is amazing. I can honestly say that I can see improvement in my playing in just one week. Tony's no pressure reassurance and easy to understand instruction must be why this program has so many success stories. I'm really enjoying my " guitar journey" Thanks Tony
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Melanie
I'm so happy that I joined TAC. Tony is great. He's just the kind of person you want to see every day, which is a great thing, because you will! I look forward to practicing, even if it's just for a few minutes. Often, I get lost in the moment and before you know it, I've learned something new and it's a half hour or an hour later. Having so much fun and I'm a happier person since I started.
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Stefan Rehnfeldt
I have been a long time "wanting to learn" guitar player, but never managed to stick with it or making good progress. I have tried different web sites with mixed results. I ran across TAC as I was looking to get back to to playing and decided to give it a try. I am now a couple of months into it and making good progress.Tony is making it interesting, especially with the weekly challenges, these are bite sized lessons that can be completed in a week and don't feel too daunting to do.I really enjoy the encouragements and his attitude towards playing.I am finally making good progress and look forward to picking up my guitar each week!I want to be able to improvise better, and the licks and tricks that I am learning is getting me closer to this goal- Thanks Tony!
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GJ Waters
Morning Tony,Today's my first day but I've been watching video lessons since last week.I'm showing up and you are making it fun. I see some improvement in my fretting which is a nice small win!
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David
I have been a guitar wannabe for years and the cycle was always the same. Either I would become discouraged by lack of progress or I would reach a point where I didn’t know what to do next. So I would set the guitar aside.Tony’s approach has given me a totally different perspective. Daily commitment of scheduling only ten minutes with the guitar takes the pressure off, yet generates a little guilt if skipped. Exposure to technique above my current skill level keeps the lessons fresh and interesting.I’m one of those people who isn’t blessed with natural musical talent. But I do believe that I can learn to play the guitar. I need structure and direction and that’s what I’m getting from TAC. Not everyone can teach but Tony is perfect.
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Kolleen Bennett
I am/was a rhythm guitar player, using what I knew for singing and playing with a Kid’s Club church gathering and worship team in a small rural church. I had always wanted to improve and explore finger picking and melody playing just to had spice to my strumming. Thanks to TAC that is happening.
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Carolyn Tedder
I am a total beginer. I have found everything to be a challenge but I am hanging with it. I show up! My husband said he can see my improvements. He played drums in a band when I met him 48 years ago. He is impressed with your style of teaching and to my surprise he seems to be impressed with my progress in such a short time. I have found it hard to keep moving on to another challenge without perfecting the last one but I am trusting your method.I have encouraged two friends to check out your program.
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Daniel
I was hesitant because I felt I wouldn’t be able to keep up. Your methodology is easy to follow and works. I’ve truly surprised myself. Thank you for your ongoing encouragement.
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Kathryn (Trish) Hunter
I love learning to play the guitar with Tony. He obviously is very talented and a great instructor. I really like his laid-back demeanor. I think I am a little slower than some students, but that's okay, I want to really understand what I'm learning here and not feel rushed. Thanks Tony.
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Jody L Bizzle
I have been wanting to learn guitar for so many years. I just ordered the class and a guitar online. Probably sounds silly and I know I'll get a frown from my husband, but I am not doing this for him, I guess its a bucket list thing. I'll be 70 this year. If not now, when? Am I right!?
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Robert Bullock
Tony,I'm very pleased with your approach.Right away I became aware of why over the many years it was stop and go with my lessons and progress. I took private lessons, on line lessons, and going it alone. None of those methods worked because of being overwhelmed with information, trying to get it perfect, and the lack of a good enjoyable method of learning.Your approach of taking the pressure off by limiting the practice time, taking it in small bite size pieces, not trying to do it perfectly, and not repeating lessons has changed everything for me. With the pressure and frustration eliminated I'm focused on the music. As you said this is about exposure and the improvement comes over time. Now I'm feeling the fun and love the process!
