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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Ibanez AEG6TN-BKF
Zager Dreadnought
Hi, I’m 72, long time bass player here. Always just a strummer on guitar. My six-string acoustic is a Yamaha FS830. I also have a Fender Telecaster electric guitar.
I’m 56, self taught starting at age 10. I’m rotating between a Taylor 410, a Taylor T5, and a Luna Henna series.
Hi.
I am a 67 year old forever beginner, I’m playing a 2002 Gibson Standard.
Allan Hutchinson. UK.
Really enjoying the lessons! Been playing for over 40 years, and this is a technique and lick I have never tried before.
My guitar is a Samick acoustic.
Larrivee OM-40
Tony! Having a ton of fun learning your 5 day free trial; Friend of the Devil. I play several different guitars. Mostly inexpensive. Banged on a classical for decades. My favorite became a Recording King that someone gave me in need of repair. I fixed it and it became my ‘magical guitar’. I was doing things I had not done before. Now that my wife(on Bass) and I are gigging for money every now and then, I decided to upgrade to a very used, Gibson Songwriter Deluxe studio acoustic/electric I bought in Bozeman. It is LOUD! Great sound and action although, Gibson has a pretty ‘chunky’ neck. Thinking of finding something a little thinner. But six guitars might be enough! hehehe
Yamaha FG-110
I am playing a Zagrer 900 OM, with a Sika Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides
Journey Puddlejumper.
Santa Cruz OMG bear claw top and fiddle back mahogany back.
Gary Bennett Samick D-7CE Acoustic Electric
Greg Bennet Design (S) 6-string (Acoustic-electric)
1960’s vintage Kay Dreadnaught (Acoustic)
Taylor 210e
My acoustic is an Ovation and then a Les Paul electric
Fender DG-8S until my fingers hurt, then switch to PRS SE Singlecut.
Ovation custom Legend 1619
My acoustic guitar is a Yamaha F 335. A gift from my wife on our anniversary. Still trying to play it .
’73 Guild D35.
Martin D35 bought in 1974
The two acoustics I play the most are a Yamaha NCX 700 classical guitar and a Yamaha CG172SF flamenco guitar (love the buzz). Not the greatest guitars of those types, but they play well and and sound decent.
45 year old Young and Chang
Thank you for access to these lessons
Takamine Jumbo SG523SC
My guitar is a cheap Tanglewood
Playing a Vintage Viator electro-acoustic travel guitar, a perfect fit for playing on the sofa!
I am playing my Breedlove cut-out, Martin D-45, Taylor 12 strng, and my Fender from Indonesia …
I’m playing a Tanglewood Crossroads Orchestra body, smaller than the dreadnought, mahogany top and sides, great sound.
Yamaha FG-240A, I’m just a beginner and enjoying the first 2 lessons.
Martin d10
Taylor 110e
I’m currently playing a Taylor 724ce Koa
Taylor 214ce-DLX
excellent intro to an old and permanent learner
playing a Sigma DR35 – a fine sounding Martin wannabe
Taylor 414ce Studio.
Thanks, Tony. I’m really enjoying the first 2 challenges. I am currently playing a 1969 Martin 00-18c. CLassical/nylon strings. This guitar was a recent gift from a dear friend. I’ll need a lot more work with TAC to earn the pleasure of playing this guitar!!
Actually playing an electric guitar a Fender Telecaster, I have a Yamaha acoustic, but I like to play the Fender.
Gibson SJ200 TV
I’m playing a Takamine G Series Model GN1 1MCE-NS
Yamaha FG5 and Martin 000-X2E
Yamaha A1M. Bought new. Lifetime beginner.
Martin 000-16 Street Master
BreedLove Pursuit Ex Concert, bought used at Bullfrog in hometown of Corvallis. OR. She’s a beauty! I’m a beginning beginner at 59 years old. My better half and daughter surprised me with it for Christmas, so I took a beginning guitar class at the local community College this sorring and am starting to get the hang of it 🙂
i am playing a martin 000C nylon
Gibson CL30
Beginner from Saskatoon
‘87 Fender 265C Sunburst Spruce top Rosewood back and sides. Bought new.
switching between a Yamaha APX600 and a little Fender Squire Strat.
Epiphone PR-4E starter kit and a squier Stratocaster. I brought them in to get set up and they didn’t change much, but I do think the strings should be lower. So far I love the instruments more than I like playing them.
I am playing on a Taylor 10-E
It is really surprisingly good for an entry level guitar