4.8 rating out of 3785 reviews
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John E. Pothering
Great program. Learning to play much faster than I could have even imagined.I'm playing songs and scales In my first 2 months. And having fun doing it.
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Cici
So far, so great! I stop trying on acoustic, I just play electric, and the lessons apply just as well. Love the structure of the lessons. Just finished first week. Looking forward to the future. I now believe I'll be able to play some songs. Sooner then later. This has given me reason to be more committed to playing. Rather then just if, and when I have time. Thank you tony.
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Keith Kelly
I have really enjoyed how TAC has pushed me to grow as a guitarist. He breaks things down into small doable steps and before you know it you’ve climbed the mountain. Highly recommended!
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JoAnn
One week down many more to go. Thanks Tony for your can do approach, bite size but challenging content, realistic goals and helpful motivation. I knew I could not do this on my own. Sitting down knowing you have a plan for my next steps is so valuable. Thank you
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Steve Tuck
I was reluctant to sign up for TAC. Nothing against Tony but there are just so many people offering to make me a guitar hero in 30 days or less, I figured this was just.one more course. In the end the free trial period won me over.Ma, I am glad I signed up. The 5 day challenge per song has really help me progress. I love the fact that TAC will break up a song into parts such a signature guitar kick. a chord progression and a bit of theory an pulls it together in a ‘close to a song’ format on each Friday.This course has absolutely help me develop from a frustrated late beginner to a. More confident and competent guitar player. I also like that To y walks you through the the mental side of guitar playing with goal setting and habit formation as foundational steps!
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Deb Errey
I joined TAC a week ago and I am enjoying it so far. My fingers are starting to get calluses on them, because I’m playing 10 minutes a day. By playing 10 minutes a day the calluses come gradually and then your fingers don’t get so sore. I am seeing some progress, but being a perfectionist, it is hard to mark a lesson “Complete” when my playing is not perfect. What keeps going through my head is Tony saying, “Trust the process”, which helps to keep me going. I find that Tony is a great teacher and I love the fact that you can slow the video down of him playing a certain lesson. And also, that you can repeat Tony’s teaching over and over. I’m really glad that that I saw TAC on Instagram.
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Doug Klink
So far am loving learning with Tony’s method of teaching. I’m a 76 year old with Parkinson’s and trying to get my left hand fretting hand to do some of the stretches Tony is asking my hand to do is a stretch. I have picked up the guitar many many times over my life but have never been exposed to the seriousness about playing every day for awhile. I also love how the practice session go with the speeds increasing incrementally. I remember as a youngster playing along with someone was when I progressed the most. Playing along with Tony is helping me progress. I’ve always looked at playing the guitar as accompanying my singing but since my voice is shot I’m actually hoping to play songs people will recognize and not just the chords. I thinking what Tony’s teaching me will lead to that.
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David Borges
Over the last 5 years I have spent about 2 years trying to Kickstart my learning to play acoustic guitar. I jumped all around YouTube to find a user friendly way to progress and nothing stuck. I was still practicing chords doing scales. Last month I came across your 5 day challenge & signed up. I liked that a fresh email came M-F specifically to me. I could barely get the first measure each day but I printed the tabs & kept working. I was surprised how quickly I progressed though the whole thing. I went looking for the parts of the 10 day challenge, worked through some , then decided to join and get back on a structured way to play. I am a retired builder so I can identify with foundations & building one thing on another. I am learning strictly for my own pleasure & satisfaction. I have progressed more in the past 6 weeks than the previous 6 years. I am looking forward to beginning Tony's Acoustic Challenge. Thanks for being my best chance at becoming a guitar player.
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Dave Alarie
My son gave me a guitar for retirement. Plunking around on my own got me nowhere and I was going to go to a local place that provides music lessons... until I saw TAC on Facebook. The 5-day challenge convinced me to join, and I know I am now better off than I would with face-to-face lessons.Because I am new, older, and slower to learn, I struggle with picking, fretting and getting clean notes. So, I love the speed control on the play to help me practice each day. Frustrated, but UNDETERRED and I am slowing "winning" each day.
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Mike
TAC is the first program I've found that actually delivers what the advertising says. Learning new drills, skills, and ways to contort my fingers while not getting bored keeps me hitting play every day with the lessons. So glad I got off the fence and opted in.Thanks Tony!
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Bob Trankina
I really love this program. Tony is fantastic and explains the process of learning by just showing up consistently so directly and we all know intuitively that this method works. No surprise that science validates it. Along with his presentation it just feels like a community anyone would want to be part of. Music. Positive vibes. Education. How Sweet!
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Anthony Gamage
Really enjoying TAC so far!!
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Dave Mayewski
I have been playing for a few years at the intermediate level so I wasn’t sure what to expect. 6 months into TAC I’m amazed at how quickly I am picking up new techniques and songs. The rate that I’ve been able to play new songs and attack challenges has surprised me. I don’t always love every lesson or week but I learn so much from each one and each week is helping me improve and grow. Great stuff!!
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Richard Hedges
I joined TAC a week ago, after completing Tony's free 5-day challenge. It's easily the best guitar learning program I've found. I have tried a number of others, including the wonderful world of YouTube lessons, and TAC wins by a mile. For me, it's the multi-dimensional approach to learning that I really like - you learn in bite sized pieces, covering not just the chord structure and strumming pattern, but how you can solo over the song, and build out your skills and capabilities. In just 2 weeks, I've gone from feeling like a total newbie with my guitar to thinking I can actually play this thing! It's awesome, and I'm excited to think where I'll get to in a few months time :-)
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Pat Bates
TAC is fun. Tony P. makes learning fun. I like his method. Some days are easier than others, but I like the fact that every lesson is a step forward even if it doesn't feel like it. I am a slow learner and like the way I can slow down the lesson and play it over and over. This is a great help and I'm also 74-years-old, so I don't learn as quick as when I was younger. I've had other teachers, but they didn't slow down enough for me to pick up what I was supposed to be learning. It was very frustrating when I'd go home after a lesson and couldn't remember what I was supposed to be playing. I didn't know what to practice. That was a waste of my time and money. I play for myself as I find it relaxing.
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Thomas Larkin
Since Joining TAC just under a year ago, I have made significant improvement in my playing. Whether it is finger picking or flat picking, I have started being able to play things I have never thought possible. The TAC approach focuses on consistency. And although it may have been a challenge to develop the habit, I now pick up the guitar several times a day and genuinely play just for the pleasure of it. There are several Youtube lessons out there, but none as laid back and successful as Tony's Acoustic Challenge! I highly recommend it.
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Barry Calhoun
I believe it has been a week today since I joined the TAC program. If I had a program like this 50 years ago I would have been a guitar wizard by now. I need the structure, guidance and mostly fun with results. To me, Tony's laid back demeaner gives off a sincerity in what he is doing and try to achieve. He has constructed this program to help any and ALL individuals that have a desire to learn guitar. I have player guitar off and on for over 50 years and this is the first time I feel confident I can truly succeed to the level of my choice. Thank you Tony for taking the time and interest to develop a program like this.....and this is me after only one week!!!
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Larry
I will soon be 78 years old and have been a lifetime beginner trying to play the guitar. I have been able to make the cords and transition for a long time but just used 1 strum pattern for every tune, just didn't know what to change. Tony's explanation of strum patterns was a great session and I am beginning to enjoy playing my guitar again. I need help using notes to transition between cords rather than just making the cord. Looking forward to future sessions.
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James Horst
I am a proud Pioneer Member of TAC. I saw some changes with the Site over the years, but one thing remained consistent. Tony is a dedicated teacher,and you can tell he truly loves what he is doing here with this outstanding program. You will really get into a groove with a dedicated Practice Process that means you will enjoy and get better at guitar. Have Fun!!!
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Mike Revard
Gosh it’s early and I’m working through the 30 Day Course, but I’m loving it. Gotta get through the painful fingers and clumsy hands, but it’s improving each time that I play. I’ve never played before, but now that I’m retired I can commit! This is a great way to learn and I can refer back to previous lessons which helps immensely. Thank you! Mike
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Roger Peitso
I am glad Tony showed up on Facebook. I was a Bass player when in bands and always managed to play with very talented musicians whom wrote a lot of music. Self taught and learning under fire in the 90's.Going through the "30 Days to Play" first. Now I am see how good technique is going to make it so much easier to be a guitar player. Also improve my bass playing and musical acumen. Being retired from a 40 hour a week job this is one of the joyful things I do each day. Thanks for putting this together, it works!!!
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Jolita
I like it
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Lou Madeza from NJ
I just completed the 30 Days to Play course. I have learned quite a bit about playing the guitar, and I now have some calluses on my finger tips. Plus, taking Tony's advice, I was able to get some lighter strings on my used guitar. It definitely helped! It's a challenge to get my fingers to cooperate with some of the chords, and I need more work on strumming and quickly & smoothly switching from one chord to another. All-in-All, I am seeing & hearing some improvement with my guitar journey. My wife also informed me that she thinks I'm improving little by little, as she hears me play from the other room. I'm looking forward to the next challenge in TAC.
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Gayle
I am enjoying the Quick Start and STARTING to get the shuffle better and better.But it is taking me several times to review it. I am an old lady! But when I played as a young person, I never used a pick, so that is new for me. But, I am getting better and want to keep going, however, I will probably be a bit slower that many others!
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Gina Weaver
Tony Polecastro TAC program to learn guitar is amazing 🤩 never would I thought I would learn so quickly! Tony instructional videos are great! I would recommend it to anyone young or old!
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Len
5 days in with TAC and I find myself playing the guitar in areas on the instrument never played or practiced on before. I look forward to my daily lesson and have been playing on average an hour at a time previously sitting at the TV watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. I love the brain training and productivity resulting from this program. Thanks Tony!
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Willie C Roach
TAC gets 5 stars, I am keeping my one year subscription and look forward to some serious playing.....learning! I can see that it is over the mark and gets you playing quick!
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John Garvey
So far it has been a good experience and a fun way to play songs and learn guitar
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Lance Maxwell
After the first week, I think it’s suited for me and my learning style very well - I’ve wanted to learn to play the guitar for years, but have never even got this far - Tony’s style of speaking and his teaching approach are perfect for me - The website is very user friendly as well- This time I might make it!
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Al Denno
The TAC challenge was a little advanced for me just starting to learn how to play the guitar but after initially trying to learn by purchasing a book which had no support system to challenge me this what I was looking for. I m progressing slowly as being 77 years old and do not have the speed or dexterity as had when I was younger but I know i will be able to play songs as I just keep practicing daily. Thanks for the challenge
