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Mark Pikus
After years in music, I played Bass and drums. Started playing drums at 5 years old. I moved from L.A. to Phoenix, where I went through a decade of hepatitis treatments. My keyboard will not print the hepatitis type. I decided to learn guitar while on treatment, but it didn't go well. Three years ago, I kept seeing Tony's ads, and eventually I started the lessons, and I'm happy I did; it keeps me on a somewhat regular schedule to practice. I would love to see some advanced
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Carl_T
I was curious about the five core skills of guitar playing. I have been playing for many years and had never seen so clear and concise a description of my relationship with the instrument I play. The free five day introductory lessons really impressed me.
A couple or three friends have pointed out that I am not a beginner and the music covered in TAC is pretty far removed from the Traditional Irish repertoire I spend so much of my time playing and performing. I have found that the five skills are pretty universal and transfer well. There's the physical aspects, better pick control, greater finger and hand strength, and improved muscle memory. Let's not forget the cognitive benefits of focused hearing, real time analysis and response while playing. I am much more aware of opportunities to throw in a lick or add movement with a well placed bass line.
It has been years since I was a beginning guitarist. I would have benefited so much from a program like TAC. I feel that this program delivers a jump start, or in my case a restart, for any serious player.
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Gale Freeman
So far, I love this. Tony does a great job of teaching guitar chords and techniques. I look forward to playing every day now with goals in mind. I am learning things in stress free environment and gaining confidence along the way and it has only been 1 week!
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Matt
I am really enjoying the TAC definitely the 5 day challenge is great for me I'm really picking up new things and I'm super buzzed learning new stuff.
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Randy Dondero
I started TAC after seeing Tony's videos on YouTube, it's not just his method of learning but for me it's his positive outlook that anyone can learn guitar, young and older folks like myself. Tony's words of encouragement seem to come at the right time when things can be a bit tough and they help me to keep on going. I was taking in person lessons for almost a year which went stale quickly. Yes I did get chords, learning notes on the fret board, was given some music but mostly it was me listening to his songs he was going to play at an event. Anyway I have learned more in my two months at TAC than the past year. My advice is give TAC a try, you will not be disappointed.
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Jim Clark
It's been nearly two years since I had consistently played (dabbled) with my guitar and then I was only playing chords at the top end of the neck. I have now just completed Week 1 of 30 Days To Play and I have already learned so much, just from the Primer! I'm fretting previously uncharted territory on the fretboard and playing individual notes. It's been a challenge playing notes rather than chords and I'm struggling still with interference from a finger pressing on more than a single string. However, I am confident that the process outlined here and a return of callouses on my fingertips will make it all work out. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone interested in learning to play acoustic guitar!
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Dennis Mihalek
TAC is just what I’ve been looking for! Finally I have some structured direction. I don’t have to spend time wondering “what should I be doing next”. It’s already planned out for me.
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Herb Haubrich
What, if anything, made you hesitate to sign up for TAC? There was minimal hesitation on my part. I thought the cost was in line with what I expected. After watching the videos, I was ready to sign up and did so.What did you find once you became a member? It was very easy to get started, and I'm making some progress. I'm happy that you helped me establish a habit of learning with my time. My habit is to play with my morning coffee, which makes it easy to make time for myself. However, I have been retired for 5 years. I have time for this.What's the thing you love most about TAC? Making progress is easy, and it helps you keep track on a weekly, monthly, and 90-day basis.What type of player do you think it's best for? BeginnersI also have my son-in-law helping me out, as he has been playing the guitar for a long time and has been very supportive.
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Sean S
I am enjoying the Tony's Acoustic Challenge course. I have been a guitar "beginner" for years. The structure of the course is what keeps me coming back. I used to kind of wander around in my attempts to learn. Now with a structured routine I am staying with it longer than I ever had before. All I wanted to do was learn to play rhythm guitar on the acoustic. TAC is teaching me much more than I thought I wanted. I had previously thought I would never be able to flat pick or finger pick. What I have found is that even though TAC isn't focusing on rhythm playing as much as I had thought it would, My overall playing is progressing. I appreciate the idea of not trying to be perfect (not that it would happen anyway) but to make progress. I am 65 years old and have issues with both hands. I can't stretch very well. I struggle to get three frets and bar chords are almost impossible. In spite of all of that I am progressing and the most important thing is I look forward to the lessons. They are fun. Well, not all are fun. The week of bar chords was miserable but the rest have been fun. I say I am making progress, don't get me wrong, I still suck at guitar but I suck a lot less. Sean
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Brenda Dicesare
I'm very impressed with your method. It's simple are easy to follow. Now if only I could make my finger tips stop hurting... But, I know that the skin gets tougher. This is the first time I've got tge determination to pick thst guitar back up
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Richard Yeo
Overall I think it's a good way of learning! Personally I have struggled to get up to speed with a couple of the learning, which are The blues shuffle and Boogie.
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Roderick V
Tony' program is great!!! The instruction is clear and fun to practice! One suggestion is to maybe have a option after practicing the elements of a song through the week would be to have a lesson on how to play the entire song from start to finish.
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Edward
TAC was a referral from a cousin, whose interest in guitar was news to me.But I trust his judgement, and starting my second week, that confidencehas been richly rewarded. After a year, if I can maintain the same enthusiasm, I will be a very happy guitar player!
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schottzie1outlook-com
Great program to learn technique and apply to playing songs. Tony is a very good instructor!
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Fred Diehl
Over the past few years I had lost the joy and even interest in playing guitar. I was attracted to the concept of playing daily with a structured routine and a focus on fun rather than the “prison of perfection.” I have not been disappointed! For the past few months I’m playing for an hour or more daily. While I have played in the past, I’m reintroducing myself to playing again regularly. I’m refreshing things I’ve done in the past, improving my technique, and learning new things at the same time. I look forward to the daily challenges and am having fun again playing guitar.TAC is exactly the program I needed!
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John Marguerite
At 63, I started the TAC course about 6 weeks ago. I read a bunch of reviews and saw that a lot of gripes were not being able to make your fingers go where you need them to. I figured what the heck, I borrowed my friends guitar and jumped in. I see what they were talking about, however, the more I practice, the easier it's becoming. I can play the G, C, D chords, some strumming and I'm starting to make some music. Sooo fun, and sooo glad I'm doing it!!!! I really look forward to playing and practicing, Thanks Tony
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Bob Mallord
I'm currently in my 3rd year on TAC. I have been so motivated to work on new and old techniques because of Tony's approach to teaching I am now just shy of 1000 days in a row. I've decided to buy a lifetime membership because I have no desire to leave something that works for me and so many others.
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Jarrett Matson
I love this course. I’ve been here a couple months. I was struggling to find the motivation to do anything with my guitar. This course gives me something to look forward to and new things learn. I love the weekly song idea, although I haven’t heard of most of the songs so far. I would like to see Saturday added with a lesson and play along with the whole song of the week. I think Tony is a great teacher. This course has helped me realize that I don’t have to get it perfect to move on. I also learned to celebrate small wins and push myself to not give up when I can’t do something the right way instantly. It has given me the motivation to keep my guitar out and continue playing after I’ve done my lesson. I have figured out more songs after my lesson is done than I have in the last two years by instilling the attitude of “it doesn’t have to be perfect”. I love it all.
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Dave Mayewski
I started the course as an intermediate player and the 30 day challenge was easy to complete in a single lesson. The daily challenges have been really good for helping to build my skills. Sometimes they are easy and others more difficult but I’ve seen steady growth and improvement in my playing, not just in working through the daily challenges but also in the stuff I’m working on my own. It’s a great foundational learning system. I’ve recommended this to a few other players that I know.
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phil riche
It's my sixth day and i am impressed with the understanding of Tony that a habit has to be made in order to progress. i have taken other lessons but these are by far the most interesting. Seems like a bargain so far and i cant wait to do my daily session. i like the reminders that perfection is not the goal as i think that perfection goal is what frustrates people
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Jim Ryder
At 60 I decided to make my dream come true.Yesterday I had the itch to see how “Hair of the Dog” is played.To my absolute Joy and amazement, as I was studying it and following how to play it I realized that EVERY PART OF THAT SONG I have already learned in someway or another in the ‘30 Days’ and the ‘5 Day’ lessons.I picked it up like nothing and damn near cried when I realized that I actually am a Guitar Player!!
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Tom Hayes
I did a detailed review already but something about the software was'nt good. So lost it all.Will do again tomorrow if you can fix the glitch?Simply no option to "send"ThanksTom H
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Martin Smith
Enjoying this course and the new things it is teaching me. Gives me the motivation to pick up my guitar almost daily. Thanks Tony.
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Elysa
I am so tickled to have discovered Tony’s Acoustic Challenge. It was quite by accident but has been so rewarding and encouraging. I have a tendency toward ‘perfectionism’ and so when I tried taking lessons before I would try so hard and practice to ‘perfect’ but within 3-4 weeks would lose my enthusiasm. It became ‘work’ and the joy and excitement that I had started with would disappear altogether. Tony has created an atmosphere of encouragement. I feel I am learning a life skill - look for the positive, the small wins. He has crafted the lessons so that they have one overarching theme for the week - often a song but unifies all the lessons by having a weekly rhythm. Monday is skill building, Tuesday are licks, Wednesday are chances to improvise (but with guidance that makes sense), Thursday is rhythm guitar and Fridays we get to ‘put it all together’. Some weeks are ‘just plain hard’ for a beginner like me but it is so interesting that I still am learning something and I trust Tony. Consistency matters and over time I do see that I’m gaining more skills. Truly - I love this course. Whole worlds are opening up. I am so grateful to have stumbled upon it. Thank you so much! Elysa
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fredtdaol-com
This is a great program. The structure and format are excellent. It ha often me back to playing daily and enjoying playing again.
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Gerald Gionet
Tony, your course so far has answered a lot of my questions so far. Brand new to guitar. Played clarinet back in the 70’s,,,, not the right choice. Then piano when i was much younger with a mom who was fantastic, so that didn’t go well. Now wanted to understand how to play guitar and realize how amazing you and the others playing are!!! Hope I become one of you at some point in the future.
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terry hergert
Good so far. 1st week. Learing new stuff and it is interesting and easy to follow.
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Claudia Anderson
It's been a great first week of being a guitar player again! The lessons are easy to follow and only playing 10 minutes a day makes it manageable. I look forward to playing every day and want to continue my progress and new guitar habit.
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Janet Salem
I have learned so much in a short time, compared to trying to go it alone. Well worth the money, so glad I joined
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Patrick J. Devlin, Sr
Left handed with ex-linebacker ruined fingers so I never thought I could do this but bought a guitar for a retirement hobby, found this course and have learned a ton. Tony is relentlessly enthusiastic and his course is structured to help even this hopeless beginner find his way. I get frustrated but as a longtime youth sports coach myself, I know well that the only way you grow is to push yourself. Rock on!
