4.8 rating out of 4143 reviews
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Steven Frye
I just finished the Blues Bogie and even thought my fingers are still not stretching properly, I was able to cheat a slightly and play it. I even changed things a little adding a few notes to make it sound better to my ear. This will be bad azz when I can speed it up.
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Patti
A friend of mine who took this course talked me into it and I am glad she did. I have only been on it for a week and have learned more in this week than I did with private lessons. I am anxious to continue and learn more.
Sean Luckett
One of the best parts of Tony's Acoustic Challenge is also what makes it pretty unique. It doesn't get boring and you get better. Each weekday, you learn a different skill using a song or song style. These 5 skills are the same every week and I'm already a more skillful guitar player than I ever was during 2 years of lessons as a kid to 1 year of online lessons a few years ago.
I'm not great at any of the skills, but I get better each week. This practice ranges from straight-forward to really challenging (Barre chords anyone?), but Tony is there to remind you showing up is what matters, doing the work. In the past, I'd work hard on a particular skill and then I'd burn out. Now, I practice 10-15 minutes a day and it never gets boring, but I get better. (I've been a student for 2 months)
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Linda Y.
I believe this updated program Tony has created seems a lot more interesting and I really think I will stick with it this time. I love all the encouragement. Thank you Tony!
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Randy Burzynski
I was at first hesitate to join not really knowing the content that was available. Upon joining, I am blown away for the amount and detail of videos and tabs that show up each weekday. Knowing that new learning will be in my in box each morning is awesome. I've been playing for several years and want to learn soloing and scales in all keys to better play with others. Tony has it figured out, big toime!Thanks Tony, glad I joined.
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Michael Klein
For the first time in 20 years, I have been picking up my guitar and consistently playing. It reminds me of the movie "The Karate Kid" where the pupil does "tasks" to get your hands used to doing things (muscle memory) even though it is not obvious why you are doing it. I'm cautiously optimistic that these exercises will pay off down the road. Thanks, Tony
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Ken Myers
I started TAC on March 15, 2026. I’m on the Daily Challenges now.I had watched a few of Tony's videos on YouTube and I liked the way he presented himself and the lessons.I started playing guitar in December 1963, my senior year of high school.I got to college in the fall of '64, and “folk” music was all the rage. I joined and formed various folk groups for the next three years, while playing mostly 12-string rhythm guitar.In 1967 I briefly moved to Chicago, and used to play on the street corner in Old Town.In the fall of 1967 I got a special invitation from LBJ that I just couldn’t refuse.The next three years were spent daily dressing in green, including spending 13 months in S. Korea right after the Pueblo, our spy ship, was taken by the N. Koreans. The 12-string remained with me through the Army and the rest of my life.In 2005 I bought a six-string. I dabbled for about 3 years, but never got back to
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Valerie Nash
Tony's method of teaching is low pressure yielding big results. Im having fun learning instead of pushing so hard. I love diving into real songs and sequences already as a beginner. The short lessons, adjustable playback video and pop out tab are helping me gradually learn a lot of skills all at once, rather than pushing really hard on one or two. It's fun and worth my investment. Id highly recommend this program to anyone.
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Mark Fulton
Every day getting a little better.Fingers are sore and still don’t cooperate!Lessons are awesome! First online guitar course that is actually working for me. This actually makes sense.
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Kristine Rivall
It's just been 2 weeks but I've made noticeable progress with my guitar playing. The short, simple, no-pressure lessons have been great for my busy schedule!
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James H
Have been with TAC since basically Day 1. I was struggling on how to find a good pattern at how to improve on guitar and have consistent progress. Tony and his Program has provided that.The methods presented and constant encouragement keeps me coming back every day Ready To Rock. I get my guitar out of the case just about every day now and enjoy these lessons so much. Thanks Tony!!!
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Timothy Sroka
When working on "Follow These Steps To Your First Guitar Solo" I wanted to share a funny. As I was getting into it while learning the scales in 5-8 Index-Pinky to 5-7 Index-Ring and I challenged myself to follow using the back track with out looking lol. Didn't know that Troy was playing on the 2-5 fret etc. Man it sounds better when you follow his lead and look lol
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James Greengrass
I am doing well at my own pace and I love the Strumming Lessons, Now the songs I know, or thought I knew, sound 100% better.. Thanks Tony , I buried my Closest Friend of over 60 years yesterday, I was asked by Him to play and Sing a Song, at His funeral.. I did it .. it was very scary. But I did it, I almost sounded great. But it was Good. I know my Friend and Teammate Loved it.. He always was my biggest fan.
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larpjoneyahoo-com
I am enjoying the program. It is helping me play regularly, and at times challenging. Thank you.
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Joe Beninato Joey B
There is so much on YouTubers out there!! I signed up for a big YouTuber, he has millions of subscriber's and that didn’t work for me…..BUT… it’s like you are talking directly to me, small steps, you are reassuring that I’m doing Great…. Slowly, slowly, slowly!!!I’ve only been in this group for one week, but I’m very excited to get the guitar in my hand!! Thank you for all that you are doing, small steps at a time!!!Thank you!!!
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Patricia
I am 73 and played the guitar seriously in my teens. My parents bribed me with a Martin so I would drop out of the rock band I was in (played organ). I played for about 3 years, got married, then nothing for the last 52 years.My husband just died, so a friend gifted me an acoustic/electric hybrid Fender, hoping it would help heal my spirit if I started playing again. Still a long way to go there, but now I am playing both guitars and really look forward to watching the progress. I thought my fingers were too arthritic, but in just 5 days, I have been able to get them to cooperate. I am so excited to see where this goes!I am also blown away at how sophisticated your lessons are. You use technology and reach out perfectly. You break the lessons down and make them simple, even for this aged lady. Gentle daily push. The videos are amazing!Thank you for lifting me up!
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Mike Caya
Enjoying the lessons so far. Looking forward to getting better and making this work. Chords and chord progression the big challenge now
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Jenna
Where to start? I have owned a Martin since 2014 and I thought I would have time to learn to play. I started dabbling on the computer and talked with a local teacher. That in person with a music teacher just didnt sound right and very expensive. I didnt have the time to learn and practice with my active life and work schedule. I retired two years ago and a world of time became available. I found TAC and signed up for a year to start this journey. It has been an awesome trip. The just 10 minutes a day turned into hours real fast and I knew I found the right path to success. Thanx Tony!
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Charissa
I had started wanting to play guitar awhile ago and so I took the plunge and signed up for lessons using my kids student guitar. It was frustrating bcz he just kept asking me what I wanted to learn every week. Then I tried Chordify thinking if I just followed along with the chords (many of which I didn’t know) that would somehow work. Them I found your promo on Instagram and though why not? It’s been really good, though it’s sometimes tough to sit down every night life being what it is. But for the most part it’s been great! Your explanations are excellent, your encouraging words are encouraging and it’s been a slow and steady process towards progress:) The 30 day challenge was an excellent entry point. Redid the 30 day challenge and am hoping that helps bcz sometimes the weekly challenges are just WAY beyond my abilities…which I know you mention is the point, but it can be frustrating. All in all I love it and I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to get into playing guitar!
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Ben Brown
Good morning, from eastern Kentucky, that’s where I live obviously. Sitting here having my morning coffee, thinking about your TAC system, So far, so good, I’ve been what you mentioned in your video a dabbler, I have always wanted to learn a little something on the Guitar, but life , always seem to get in the way, mine stayed over in the corner or under the bed, You have giving me a reason to pull it back out again dust it off, And see what happens next, Your email caught my attention, initially, and so I clicked on it. I liked what I saw, and we will see what happens.,The simple concept of learning tidbits a little at a time seems to be helping me quite a bit, in watching the videos, being a old beginner, i am a little slow keeping up, but I think we can make it happen. 😎 Ben B.
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Mark
I think the TAC system is great. It’s keeping my attention and though frustrating at times because it’s always a step ahead, I am learning. I do wish the Tab format showed us the correct fretting fingers to be used during lessons. At times it not easy to follow your exact fretting positions. Otherwise, all is good. Thank you.
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Al Bard
I think it is going to be great. Unfortunately I am recovering from surgery to fix a hamstring tendon. I tried playing a couple of days but was just too uncomfortable to focus. Hopefully things will get better soon. I am really looking forward to playing every day.
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Tom Dempsey
Just completed my first TAC week and already I am feeling more confident in my playing and skills. I have been dabbling since high school, and can already feel some of the knowledge from this week linking to my past skills. I feel rejuvenated in my desire to play and feel the enjoyment of playing guitar again after staring at it gathering dust in the corner for way too long. Thank You Tony!!
Ken Enzi
What do I recommend? Hmm. At first your fingers feel like they’re going to fall off. Don’t worry, the callouses will come. Don’t give up. Go back over past lessons. They will come easier next time through. That’s actually what I’m doing right now. Tony mentions having fun is the key, it is. If you’re working hard it can get frustrating.
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Todd Toriscelli
It's very challenging to say the least but that's what I needed. I think the main positive is that Tony is a great teacher. The only negative is that these lessons really stack up in a hurry and I wish I had more time to get a handle on each one before the next one is presented. This course is best suited for people like me that can play 6-7 chords but want to expand beyond that. This program clearly does that. Thanks Tony!!
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Lola
Well...well...well...Let's start by saying my fingers hurt so bad its hard to type this. ;) I am a true beginner. Started because I am a songwriter and was told to be taken seriously as a writer I needed to play an instrument. So here I am. Having some trouble getting my fingers to flex and get off the strings next to it even in full arch. This is frustrating. Any suggestions? Did I mention my fingers hurt? Are you laughing Tony? I am truly enjoying TAC because it is in small bite size pieces which are good for me. So far I'm 9 days in and haven't missed a day. So when do I get calluses?
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Mike Epley
So far, so good. I am a beginner in the true sense. I never picked up a guitar until I started playing guitar with TAC. What I have learned so far: letter designation for the strings, how to tune my guitar, that my left hand is dumber than my right, and that I enjoy the guitar even now as I am not very good. Sense of rhythm is improving, comfort with the guitar is improving, Thank you for lessons that, even with a true beginner, does not feel overwhelmed.
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Michael Burkham
I started TAC after trying a number of different training courses. None of them taught me much more than to follow the notes (or bouncing ball) to achieve perfection before moving on. With Tony’s Guitar Challenge I get pushed to be a musician and guitar player by learning the basics while pushing past that to achieve musicality that I never imagined.I’m 67 years old and have no music background and yet I’m learning daily and can feel the music come out in me by learning the basics while gaining the confidence to make the music my own.Now I’m only about 45 weeks in, but Tony is making me into a guitar player!
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Robert Young
First of all, I would like to thank Tony for his excellent and patient guitar lessons. I am playing the guitar more now than I have ever. This is my retirement gift to myself. I have not played in years and I never really was any good. But now, I am playing more and enjoying it more than ever. I apprecia Tony's patience and the way he gives his lessons. I am playing at least an hour a day, I know I should play at least 10 minutes a day, but sometimes it's addicting and I play for over an hour. Sometimes I miss a day or two of the lessons but I always play everyday. Thank you again, Tony, I am getting better, I'll never be as good as you, but, it is something that I have really gotten into and I really enjoy playing the guitar! I signed up for the annual plan so I wouldn't quit, LOL, and it seems to be working. You are right when you say that each lesson leads into the next. And then it all comes together and I am finding that out. I really enjoy your program and it is much appreciated!
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Crystal
I am really enjoying learning to play the guitar again. I completed the 30 days to play, but found out I needed to review it because each weekly challenge was becoming a little difficult and I couldn’t remember things that I had learned. I also purchased the fretboard wizard training and I am completing that now as well. I would like to stop on the weekly challenges for a short while to absorb more of the fretboard training since I really need to learn it better.
