TIPS FOR TODAY
You might be thinking, “There’s no way I can learn this in 10 minutes.”
Good — because you’re not supposed to.
The goal isn’t to perfect the challenge in ten minutes. It’s to introduce your fingers and your brain to something new so they’ll be a little smoother the next time you sit down with a similar skill.
Motor-learning research shows that short, imperfect reps create more progress than long, grinding sessions. Ten minutes keeps your brain sharp, your hands relaxed, and the habit alive.
And here’s the quiet superpower of the 10-minute rule: it gets you started. Most people end up playing longer because once you’re in motion, the fun takes over.
So today, just touch the new idea a few times. Let that be enough.
Ten minutes builds momentum — and momentum builds players.
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- TUE: LICK
- WED: Improv
- THU: Rhythm
- FRI: Transitions
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I am playing an Ibenez guitar. It was given to me by a friend. I helped fix his computer and didn’t charge him, so he gave me one of his guitars.
I’m playing an old S Yairi 900 made in Japan that I purchased some time in the late 60’s early 70’s.
Last year I had it refurbished: It plays and sounds great.
– Reinforced cracks with Hide glue.
– Clean-up.
– Installed custom-cut bone saddle (83X8X2.4MM).
– Retrofit new Gotoh tuner set (they were hard to find as they are not the standard size).
– Set-up to A-440 using D’Addario EJ45 28-43 string set.
Fender
Yamaha FS800…Great setup right out of the box. Also an Eastman PCH 2 – beautiful guitar!
Martin CEO-7
Yamaha FG800VT
Fender FA series DE FA 135
Warmouth ~tele, Orangewood Cleo
I play a Taylor GS-Mini mahogany that I love to travel in my van with and play down by the river.
Playing on a 2017 Taylor 717e.
2009 MIM Lake Placid Blue Fender Strat
Enya NOVA GO SP1 Carbon Fiber Travel Guitar, acoustic/electric setup
Yamaha fg180 red label
Yamaha F310P
I’ve been playing “Sweet Pea” my Shell Pink 2026/1965 Fender Mustang…recently rebuilt with all new and upgraded features except for her original 1965 neck and she sounds fantastic. Having a great time…thank you Tony for making this so much fun!
1960 Hummingbird reissue Epiphone inspired by Gibson, sorry long name but just got it!
Washburn. no idea what model
Fender FA-135CE
1985 Alvarez by Kazuo Yairi. DY61.
Fender FA-135CE
Epiphone PR-5E/N
My youngest daughter’s 1990 or so Hohner HW200 that set in the case for 3 decades. Surprisingly nice for a student guitar. Even the bridge height is adjustable.
2013 Martin HD-28
Eastman E8 OM-TC
2013 Gibson USA Les Paul Standard Joe Bonamassa Signature Les Paul Gold top.
First time playing it.
I had put it away to play “when I got good enough”
Decided on this re-start to use it.
Larrive
PRS 408
Taylor 414ce
Silly question, “Acoustic” as far as the Challenge goes, is it preferable to use an acoustic or will any Gibson Les Paul do?
Thanks
I’m playing on a Gretch Resonator 9220. I just liked the way it sounded and got a good deal on it.
Yamaha FG-400, FG-411, Squire Strat
I play a Fender Stratocaster that I bought in the ‘90s. I used to play a Harmony Sovereign but the neck snapped off.
I’m playing a Fender Gemini II. I’ve had it for 30 years, and used to play much more. My husband and son have taken it over, but I’m now taking it back!
Playing a Seagull S6 Cedar. Bought it 30 years ago. Took it to a guitar store a couple of days ago and had it tuned up/strings replaced. I was embarrassed but guys in the store said it was a nice instrument.
I’m using a SigmaGuitars DM3
I have stagg acoustic guitar
Orangewood Florence parlor acoustic. I’m digging the smaller size, it’s really comfy. My first guitar is an Alvarez DI which I still have and use when I want to sound louder
Gibson Les Paul – 50’s Blueberry burst. On “Acoustic mode” lol
Jasmine S35 beginner. I got it in a charity auction and its my first attempt to play anything! What do you mean by getting it “set up” and it’ll make a difference?
Yamaha fsx800c
Playing a Breedlove Passport with a cedar top (C250/CMe)
Playing a Parkwood
Yamaha FG-110
Martin GPCX2AE Macassar
Zager 50CE OM
Taylor 214
1993 Martin D-16
Crafter D-8
Fender CD140SCE
Martin 00-28