TIPS FOR TODAY
If the word “solo” makes you want to hide behind the couch, you’re in the right place.
Improvisation isn’t some advanced skill reserved for guitar wizards — it’s just playing a few good-sounding notes in your own order. Today’s scale is designed so that every note works. There are no “wrong” ones to find.
Your first solos are supposed to feel simple. Simple is how your ear learns what it likes. Simple is how confidence is built. Simple is what unlocks real creativity later.
If your brain taps out on the second pattern, that’s okay — camp out on the first, easy version and just make little phrases you enjoy. That still counts as soloing.
By the end of this session, you didn’t just “try” a solo — you played one.
And that feeling? That’s the spark that keeps people going.
YOUR SAMPLE WEEK OF TONY'S ACOUSTIC CHALLENGE
5-Day "Stop Dabbling, Start Playing Guitar" Challenge
- WED: Improv
- THU: Rhythm
- FRI: Transitions
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Enjoying this one more than the first one I did. Not as much of a stretch.
Thanks
Thank you for helping me to step outside of my box. Typically my daily guitar playing is using an ap and strumming and singing along.
I’m enjoying your challenge for all the reasons I don’t normally play. If this as close to theory as I get, it’s a good thing. You make it and explain it easy!
Oh. My. Goodness. I just played an improvised solo! 🙂 Thank you, Tony for making something that seemed so daunting so truly accessible. Amazing!!!
Thanks Tony! I learned a few things today from you.
I actually think I can do today, not so confident about Day 1 or 2, but today was good.
This has been real fun.
How do I get started?
Do you offer a Veterans Discount ?