4.8 rating out of 3859 reviews
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Brian S
It's been about 30 years since I last picked up a guitar. Everything I knew then was from teaching myself. I learned basic chords, eventually bar chords, and also how to pick and strum. Now that I'm relearning, I thought it would beas good idea to see what I may have missed. So far, so good! I went through the lessons of the first two weeks in just one week. Doing so reminded me about the callouses! I did pick up a few things I didn't know and it has been fun, so I'm glad that I chose TAC to get back into it.
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Sid
I have finished the 30 day and now onto the 5 day challenge. I am a 72 year old beginner and not progressing along as fast as I would like but I am progressing. Tony's encouragement and reminding me that repetition and small wins will get me there. Struggling with finger placement on a single string without buzzing the others, fingers are starting to toughen up. I always go over previous lessons to improve as well as going to a new one to keep learning new things. Waiting for the day I can play something that sounds decent....
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Bob Westlake
I just completed the thirty day and 5 day programs. They were fantastic in the way that skills were layered on top and by the end of the week I could play something pretty cool. I must admit I am approaching the new phase with trepidation, but enthusiasm. Thank you!
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Joel Stroback
More than 50 years ago I was playing the guitar but eventually gave it up. At the time I couldn't afford the lessons.I always wanted to start playing again. Now that I'm retired I have time to focus on learning again.I love the pace at which you teach. Bit size lessons that are easy to follow.
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Roger Falasco
Got my 66 Hagstrom III back, reconditioned now, and have embarked on playing again for the first time in 50 years. Feels good, not all is lost, and I'm enjoying the program. I like the emphasis on keeping it moving, over achieving playing perfection (like that's a worry!). I agree that just playing guitar regularly will build the competence better and quicker than obsessing about a particular lesson. I'm also thinking about trying to figure out songs I've always liked down the road a bit, so I like your incremental building of our foundational skills in the context of playing a particular tune over a week of exercises. It's been an enjoyable challenge, proceeding at my own pace, with lots of little wins along the way.
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James
Fun so far . Hard to get my old fingers to work! Hard to get my fingers correct for the G chord.motivated to keep working at it!
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Sean McCarty
I’ve tried and failed to learn the guitar at least twice in my life. The reason I joined TAC is because my daughter wanted a guitar for her birthday and she wanted she and I to learn together. After some research I chose TAC and though I’ve only just finished 30 days to play (it took me two months because I’ve been recovering from abdominal surgery to remove numerous tumors)feel that I’m already so far beyond where I had previously failed. My daughter and I can’t wait to get to the daily challenges!
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gthall
I have been using Tony's sytem for 2 months now. My fingers are starting to toughen up, and playing is becoming easier. Really like the weekly challenge, and my skill level will keep improving as i keep up practicing as much as i can. Thanks Tony!for
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Marcy Meacham
I initially thought Tony’s acoustic was just another of the other, but when I tried the free challenge it made a difference right away. My guitarist has come a long long way in just two months. Thank you!!
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Kurt Brockman
Been a journey for sure: but as with any new skill the ups and downs are part of the journey. Am presently in the fingerpicking step and doing okay I believe. Biggest problem is the paralysis of analysis and following the prescribed formula. It DOES work as when I go back and review a previous challenge I find I have retained!
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John Donahue
No question that Tony is an excellent teacher and very methodical in his approach. The lessons, tabulature, and practice play are extremely well done. Learned many techiques but did'nt master them yet but that's the next step. I do, however, wish that we could employ what we were taught by applying the techniques to popular some popular songs. I'm 82, so my definition of popular songs didn't line up with Tony's. Having said that, I will continue to explore and hopefully develop an ear for music and improve my guitar skills
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Melanie Blank
Loving playing guitar with Tony. He's the best guitar teacher BY FAR that I've ever had - this is a great program and totally self paced. You can do it your way, and always with lots of encouragement. It's fun to see how others respond to the same challenges.
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Mike McC
I'm not moving as fast as I'd like, but when i find a 'week' I seem to want to spend more time developing that week to really feel accomplished. To try a lesson with subpar results, come back later that day or next to show better, and then do it a third really works for me. I'd love it if Tony picked out 'if you are
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Jackie
I've dabbled around with a few online courses and I have to say after my first year with TAC that honestly this TAC course suits me very well. I love the process of working just outside your comfort zone, challenging yourself, not staying stuck on anything in an attempt to strive for perfection but rather keep moving on with new challenges. It works. When I return to something now that seemed almost unattainable before, I'm shocked at my progress. Tony is right...keep at it. Let him help you through your guitar paces and you'll surprise yourself eventually if not immediately.I do have a wish though.... I wish there was a part 2 that involved entire songs...instead of strictly lesson weeks. Maybe a section with entire songs at various levels from beginner onwards for us, because I have a bit of trouble stringing together everything I learn beyond the lesson itself and into real life playing. I don't know - maybe that'll come with time as well.
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Steve Smith
It’s great. I’m learning every day
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Linda Myers
Wow this course is amazing, more than I anticipated . I already know most chords and I can strum alternating strings but I never thought It’d be playing up the neck of my guitar, never mind not playing country music . My kids were amazed that I learned to play the solo by the Grateful Dead , they were like What!!
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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
