I have been a member of Tony's Acoustic Challenge for a few weeks now. Just wanted to leave some of my initial thoughts: With all of the "free" stuff available on the internet, I thought twice about joining TAC. But I have to say that Tony's method of teaching is unlike anything else available out there. Not only is he clear, understandable, and very patient, he involves you in a social network of like minded guitar GEEKS which really makes you part of a big family. He makes sure that you are always motivated, even when the going gets tough. I think that all levels of guitar players would benefit from TAC. I haven't played in over forty years, but now I am coming back. I really had limited experience back then... some chords and stuff. But i can see that TAC will really be increasing my skill set. I never did any finger picking, just strumming, so this is going to be fun. I am in the process of going through his 30 day guitar course and look forward to continuing my journey. Thanks Tony!

I have been a beginner at the guitar for about thirty years now, but in 2015, we moved into a house where I can actually have a small office room of my own, and I started keeping my guitar in a stand next to my desk, which motivated me to pick it up more and try to get better. I have learned a lot from YouTubers like Justin Sandercoe and Marty Schwartz, but I still felt like I was just learning individual songs without my skills or my understanding of the instrument really developing. I considered finding a teacher. Then I just stumbled on Tony and the Acoustic Challenge. I tried a sample lesson and signed up the same day, and I haven't missed a day of practice since. As a teacher, I believe that Tony is a teacher first and guitarist second, whether he knows it or not. His personal manner is exactly what a student needs--he encourages exploration and can teach players of different skill levels at the same time, guiding them toward what they need to focus on and away from obsessing over little things that don't matter. Beyond Tony's "classroom" personality is his method: it is well thought-out and makes sense, and the framework he has created is actually sustainable. Most days I practice well beyond the 10 minutes required to mark a lesson "complete," but when I don't have time for that, I do the lesson anyway, knowing that, even on my busiest days, 10 minutes is doable, and it makes a difference. And in three weeks, I've improved. My daughter was home from college the other day and I played her and my son a few of the songs I've been working on forever. They were really impressed at how much better they sounded, and all of this has encouraged me to be bolder in my choices. Since Tony doesn't post new lessons on weekends, I've been using them to learn songs. I found a great online lesson for Simon and Garfunkel's "The Boxer." Just looking at the length of the lesson--32 minutes--would have scared me off in the past, but I'm getting better at breaking things down and my fingerpicking skills have already improved enough with Tony's weekly practice lessons that, after a full day of working on it, I can really hear the song coming together. If it were just Tony and his lessons, this program would be worth it, but it's much more. TAC comes with an active, very supportive online community that is always there to help with questions and encouragement. Tony wisely has you interacting with this community before you play your first note by having you post your 30 day pledge at the start of the program. Before you know it, you're posting your "small wins" and meeting other members who never hesitate to be helpful. Playing by yourself can be a little lonely, and you can't always find friends to jam with or family members who share your enthusiasm over learning a new lick, rhythm or chord progression, but your fellow TAC guitar geeks fill that role, and there's no "probation period." From your first post, they're on your side. If, like me, you love acoustic guitar and have spent years listening to your favorite songs and thinking, "I would give anything to be able to play like that," you can make that dream a reality. It takes work, but that work is made much easier by Tony Polecastro and his Acoustic Challenge. And if you find you don't like it, even after 2 months, he'll give you your money back. You have nothing to lose at all. Take the challenge!

This is a great course. Tony has a way of breaking things down into bite sized chunks, and you find yourself advancing a little each time. . This course is well worth the money so if you"re on the fence thinking about it...take the plunge. You will be glad you did.

TAC is a great thing for me. I was looking for a place where I could restart and refresh my guitar playing. And guess what? I found what I was looking for at TAC.

It's very thorough, easy to follow & one can proceed at one's on speed - or lack of it.

Tony is fantastic! His live instruction is very well done and I produce media content for a living! He has a very calming effect which is why after a long day it is so nice to tune in as I tune up my guitar! I have been learning to play through his web streaming classes which is more than I can say when taking in person instructions. Lots of extras! Tips and techniques that just add to my experience and my playing ability... I have already recommended Tony to several folks including my sister in law! Just so much fun to be actually getting better and I haven’t mentioned the community at large that Tony has created! I am becoming friends with some of these folks and trading emails off line! People comment on my posts or send their own tips! It’s really a cool environment Tony has created!!! Can’t say enough!