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.
YOUR SAMPLE WEEK OF TONY'S ACOUSTIC CHALLENGE
5-Day "Stop Dabbling, Start Playing Guitar" Challenge
- TUE: LICK
- WED: Improv
- THU: Rhythm
- FRI: Transitions
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Alvarez something or other. Best acoustic I’ve had, because I pick up the electric more. Only dabbled with acoustic as it’s a different beast altogether and I’ve never really had much of a tekneek.
Hey Tony
Thanks for everything so far…am loving it
I’m playing a Martin D 28 a customer of mine didn’t use so I traded it for a bit off their bill..
Gipson Les Paul Studio
sakura ovation, acoustic/electric. The strings are a rainbow.
Hi Tony,
I’m playing and Epiphone Starling EB signed by the band 54-40. It was gifted with a concert ticket I purchased at the El Mocambo on Toronto.
Sawtooth Acoustic
Playing several guitars. My $40 Indonesian Yamaha F 310, an Ibanez AEWC32FM, as well as a Norman B20.
I’m 69 years old, been noodling for 40 years. Enjoying this journey to proficiency.
Taylor
Gibson es 137 custom
Cort Acoustic
Also, would be help to go slow on exacted what string is fretted?
i am playing a Southwest acoustics electric strat
Yamaha FG800J
Fender T-Bucket, 300-CE
Hey Tony, I very much appreciate you putting this 5-day course on. To be honest, when I watched the hype video of why we should pay for your course, I felt like it was like most hype videos that fill you with a lot of hope and then when you see what you paid for, you are disappointed. Having gone through these first 2 days, I am pleased with what it has offered. I am looking forward to the other 3 days.
I am a forever (40 years, off and on) beginner–just like you describe in your other video. I am hoping to find something that gets me over the hump and gets me excited to play every day.
I first started with a Guild Maderia that I bought in college. I loved that guitar but, my fault, I leaned it up against the couch and my girlfriend knocked it over while cleaning and broke the neck in half. I have had several over the years. I now have a Martin D-18. I just love its sound. I looked up the Thompson’s online and they look really nice! Quite pricey but probably worth every dime.
Danelectro 12 string
Zager Parlor N
Hi Tony…strumming a Martin HD28
Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnaught Deluxotone
Needs set up
First act electric
A Seagull Maritime SWS-CW-SG-QIT I bought used this past Sunday. Love it!
Martin HD28
Yamaha FG700MS
On vacation. I take a Traveler UltraLight. I don’t love it. Very awkward. But it’s better than nothing.
Hi Tony,
Thanks for the opportunity to reconnect with my guitar, it’s a Martin 00-15 Mahogany.
Thanks again,
Robin.
I’m playing a 335 copy by Harley Benton
Fender Acoustatonic
Zager 80ce
I’ve collected seven guitars so far 🙂 my favourite, which I play every day, is an Ibanez mahogany top acoustic which had it’s neck broken by a clumsy delivery guy. I brought her back to life with my carpentry skills, titebond and clamps and she’s lovely.
I play a Fender Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster and a Santos Martinez SM500CE (classical). I’ve been playing classical guitar (learning myself) for about two years and I purchased the Acoustansonic a month ago to learn songs – I’ve never really used a pick before and I only know the basic chord shapes.
Ok, immediately upon hearing the lesson I thought, “Pal, you’re high!” But, I tried it on .5 speed. I couldn’t tell which strings were being played open. So I went to the tabulature. Yes, this girl needs MUSIC! I continued but kept dropping my pick. I tried again, played with the video (without the pick) and voila. I did it. I still needed more repetition but was ready enough for Day 3!
Nancy Jean
Epiphone humming bird pro
What guitar am I playing? I have a bonkers guitar story. As I type I’m picking thru these 5 days on my Taylor GSmini, but my every Sunday acoustic is a Cole Clark Angel 3 with a Maton Messiah 12 string showing up once in a while.
Now to learn to play to their potential!
I’m alternating between a La Patrie and Fender Redondo acoustics, both 30+ years old
Yamaha APX500
Playing a Recording King RO-318.
I just figured out where the link to the tab is hidden.
I’m playing an Epiphone Les Paul standard Bob Marley signature model.
Cheers Tony! Playing my Fender mexi-strat through a Vox amplug and headphones while my wife sleeps. Was playing Fender T-bucket 300CE earlier. Thanks for the opportunity to sample your course.
Taylor 110e
My original guitar is a Regal which I purchased around 1972 from a pawn shop for under$100.
The bridge broke last summer. I also have a Yamaha, a Seagull, a Washburn rover, and a Regal resonator slide dobro. You can never have too many guitars.
I’m hanging in there through day 2, despite some tech challenges on my i-pad. Playing the trusty old cheap Yamaha, which seems fine. Haven’t received Day 3 lesson yet…
Telecaster / partscaster that I built.
I have a horrible time trying to strum the correct string. Is there a trick for positioning your hand?
Halifax Model 130
Dreadnaught from the 1970’s during my high school years. Made in Japan.
Ibanez Inter City
Yamaha F-340
Martin 000-18
I’m really enjoying this so far,thank you for taking the time to help!! I’m playing a Greg Bennet Samich D-6 and it sounds great. Thanks again!!
Alvarez Pro acoustic.
I play a Taylor 814ce.
I have been playing/dabbling in guitar for 25 years but always seem to get stuck in a rut at the end of the same road. Piano is my main instrument. I’m tired of four chords in 6/8. Trying this to see what happens. Thanks for offering this challenge.
I am playing a Martin 00-28vs.
I am playing a Yamaha FG800J entry level guitar. I did take to a guitar shop and had it set up.