4.8 rating out of 4080 reviews
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Thomas
My son and I took private lessons for a year about 30 years ago. He went off to college and my 60 hour work weeks and "life" got in the way. I stopped playing. I discovered Tony and TAC on old episodes of Acoustic Tuesday on YouTube. Further research separated Tony and TAC from the "Play like Eric Clapton in 30-Days" courses being advertised. With that said, I jumped right in. Tony knows how to teach and has an engaging personality that makes me look forward to each day's presentation. The program is very well organized and encouraging. The structure and pace of the course has been exactly what I need. I'm a little better player today than I was a week ago thanks to Tony and TAC! ...what more could you ask for?
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Tiki Magee
TAC is perfect for me! At first I was hesitant to commit since I'm learning on an electric guitar. But then I realized this is a good, solid foundation that will get me past my tendency to overthink things. This program is keeping me moving and smiling as I build that muscle memory and daily guitar playing habit. I am happy to recommend TAC to my fellow electric guitar enthusiasts!
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Tom Logan
I'm a 74 year old beginner that dabled with a few cords. After a week with TAC I can hear and see how I'll, (as long as I stay the course), be able to actually play baselines, harmony and rhythm while playing a complete song. You cover a lot of ground in the first week but the exposure is key and builds encouragement and belief that I might just be able to Get It afterall!
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Mary Lubahn
Have enjoyed TAC very much. You have helped me make a routine and I’ve been happy to get back to my guitar. To be honest I cannot keep up with your guitar licks, etc, and haven’t progressed like I should, but I broke out my old song books and find myself playing easily for 1/2 hour and more at a time. I’m questioning if I should renew my membership or just keep playing my old songs. Thank you for your encouragement to keep trying. You got me back to playing and worked up my callouses. Keep on encouraging us. Thanks. Mary
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Andy Hawley
I've only been playing for 2 months so just a beginner. One of the things this program has helped me with is practicing. I'm tinkering and learning about 45 minutes a day five to six days a week. I do get frustrated with my lack of coordination and a few chord changes but if I keep up with this for a year I will be very happy.
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Jack Lawson
I was/am a 79 year old beginner. I knew nothing about guitars other than I liked them and always wanted to be able to play. I found there to be a plethora of YouTube guitar instructors, all touting their process as the easiest and best. I tried one for 30 days and was frustrated in that there wasn't the structure and step-be-step instruction that I needed. Tony's TAC has done all that and more. Each day of each week there is detailed instruction with video that essentially leads me through each daily lesson. And...I like knowing what I am going to be doing each day, and how it is to be done. I'm 2 months in and improving each week. My wife walked by the computer room the other day and told me I sounded pretty good. That was a small win for me, considering from where I started. I now know a few chords and where my fingers go for those chords. I am learning strumming technique and even some solo play . I high recommend Tony's TAC!
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Will Ferguson
Been a TAC member for a couple months. I hesitated while pondering if this was just another unstructured archive of disjointed and complex tips. After review of the free week and first paid lessons, I learned this was a structured process to help improve in focused bite sized bits geared toward enjoyment while learning. I dig the weekly breakdown to help me learn songs that I have passed over in the past due to complexity. Never thought I'd be soloing to Hotel California....too cool. Thanks Tony for doing this. I think this is geared for anyone stuck in a rut from beginner to intermediate but anyone could have fun with it....anyone can alway pick up something from another player. A Social Media Channel would help generate some accountability, encouragement, and peer support.
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Robert Shine
Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to try this out yet ,was under the weather all of last week,but I know it has to be better than paying for those 30 min Lessons ,like you said by the time you chit chat and your instructor gets u going your already 15 minutes in and haven't done a thing,but this coming week I will start thank you
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Tom Ritter
These lessons have enabled me to play my favorite songs from the 60s and 70s!
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LadyAlice
I’ve played many years with private teachers as well as learning songs on the Internet. I also lost momentum and took several hiatus’ from playing. I keep coming back consistently on a weekly basis for TAC lessons. It’s been 3 months and I’m loving it. The holistic, self-paced approach from scales to improvisation to rhythm transitioning is really working for me. Tony’s infectious positivity is icing on the cake!
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Carl Fogelin
I taught myself guitar about 5 years ago, but I found myself repeating the same songs over and over again. I needed a structured approach to advance my skills and unlearn some of the bad habits I picked up. TAC is giving me that. I love the progressions, building on a simple concept. I love that some of the aspects I have struggled with in the past are being brought up so soon. I'm almost done with my 30 day challenge and it's been quite enjoyable. I'm back to looking forward to my daily practice. TAC has given me enjoyment and hope.
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Bill Evans
I tried to take lessons over twenty years ago and put it down after a year of lessons. I love the incentives and encouragement Tony gives. I'm looking forward to learning more after sticking with the 30 day program every day for a week now.
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Tony
This was exactly what I needed. I am picking up the Guitar about 30 after I took lessons as a young man. I’ve only been started in the 30 day part but it’s got me sitting almost everyday and practicing the blues. Excellent way to introduce it all. One thing I found difficult was that you name the sections we have to play but I had to count how many were in it. I think I counted EAAADDAAEDAA. THAT WOULD HAVE MADE IT EASIER TO COPY DURING THE PLAY SECTION BUT MAYBE THE IDEA WAS TO GET ME TO COUNT THEM OUT. I’m almost ready to move on to the next lesson so thanks again.
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Pat Murphy
I love the TAC program and the way the skills are broken down into very small, learnable pieces that build on each other. I have to admit I was very nervous about starting my guitar journey but the TAC progarm has made it so easy, especially Tony encouraging me not to shoot for perfection, just consistency. Also, I don't have to think about what to practice, it's all outlined and ready for me everynight which makes me look forward to what I'm going to learn each session, helping me stay consistent with my playing. I would recommend this program to anyone from beginners to seasoned players wanting to begin or improve their guitar skills. I have a long way to go but I'm excited about the journey!! Thank you Tony for everything.
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Jay
Easy sign up. Priced right. Tony is super easy to follow. First lesson was inviting and easy to understand. Next learning to play the blues was so much fun I caught myself smiling big time. Can’t wait to continue the guitar journey.
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Thomas Ritter
Tac has enabled me to play the guitar everyday as well as being able to play songs I listed to in the 60's and 70"s! It helps me bring back pleasant memories enabling me to look forward to every tomorrow! Areas of the guitar I was frustrated with before tac was especially with the g and d string since the low notes are found on the bottom of the signature and high notes on the top, so had to write low note and high notes next to the signature!
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Joe
Very impressed with lessons. Perfect rate of speed and repetition of skills.
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Melanie J Blank
Every day I look forward to my lesson and I'm pretty committed to practicing daily. I love how Tony teaches and he's pretty funny and so laid back. You rock, Tony and so do all my fellow TAC members. It's so much fun reading your posts. I'm wondering what y'all do when you are on vacay. I wish I could take my guitar with me, but that's pretty much out of the question.
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Vince DiMaria
What, if anything, made you hesitate to sign up for TAC?Commitment to a program that might prove too complex &/or confusing.What did you find once you became a member? tips to help my current (novice) level of playing.What's the thing you love most about TAC?I can go back & replay the lesson of the day or past lessons.What type of player do you think it's best for?Beginners & those coming back to learning to play.
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Mike
I've been dabbling for about a year and a half. l took lessons in person with a guy though the city for about 3 months. Each lesson cost four dollars for an hour. What a waste of time. l've tried some other on-line courses. l like this one the best. l've been going though the site and checking things out , really like what l see. Some it is a little over my head for right now , but it's okay. l'll return to those sections and work at it until l learn it. Thank you , Tony
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Seldon Reese
I didn't think I could learn guitar and although I have improved greatly in three months...still not as competent as I want to be.I have had three teachers; two would say "what do you want to learn today"....lameTony gives us a path and if anyone can help me learn, it's TonyC.The variety of the daily challenges (I would guess) is one of the keys to learning and I've learned how to do hammer ons, slides et al, much better that I ever did heretofore.Fretboard Wizard is so great....get it, learn it, know it!!!Thanks Tony, tell me what kind of bourbon and I'll send you a bottle.Question: did you complete the LM Forum?
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Phil Wosinski
Your course has been fun and yet challenging at the same time. I find myself practicing daily,I haven't been consistant in the past. It is great to move at my speed and going back and reviewing past lessons.
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Dick Clark
I was reluctant to join fearing a commitment I wouldn't be able to keep. Once the decision was made and as I'm exposed to the lessons, I look forward to daily guitar playing. I'm not accomplished, but I learn new things almost every day and that keeps me coming back.
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Adrienne Cowan
I love the way the weekly lessons are organized. Tony’s explanations are clear and very helpful.
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Michael Dixon
I have the enthusiasm to learn to play at the tender age of 67, while the brain and fingers have different processes it is still so enjoyable trying. I think of it like learning to drive at first the brain, feet and hands don't seem to gel, then suddenly you get it. This is my journey and as long as i enjoy what I'm doing, i will gladly trust the process. After the first week i smile and keep trying where before it was easy to give up. Thank you for the encouragement, that day of playing with confidence will come.
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Miriam Cowles
I have to admit I was a bit skeptical, but I de died to give it a try. I absolutely love Tony’s method. It keeps you interested, and keeps you pumped up and wanting more! It truly is an ingenious course. It is simple, and each lesson leaves you wanting more. The most challenging part of this course is only practicing the new skill you learned for only ten minutes! Thank you Tony
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Michael S
Loving the TAC program and Tony's teaching method.
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Dennis Weber
I was sitting here thinking about how TAC has improved my playing and I was struck by something I want to say. Can you imagine how much thought, planning, coordination, and effort went into developing this program? It must have been a monumental challenge to take an idea and transform it into a product that we can all share in and enjoy. Tony has my deepest admiration for having the ability and determination to make it happen. My own experience has been completely positive.
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HOSE K
So far, I have been very lazy about practicing, but I do pick up my guitar almost daily, even if for a short time. That's a progress for me. Thank you, Tony!
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Thomas Duncan
It has gotten me to sit down and try new things and challenge myself. 90mins goes by fast. I was playing same old chords and this has given me direction.
