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  2. Emory Benson January 27, 2026

    Tony,
    I am playing mid 70s Yamaha FG 200 I got for Christmas when I was 15. Dabbled for about 15 years and never really got anywhere. You have motivated me (at 64) to pick it back up. I’m very excited about the journey from here.

  3. Alan Clarke January 26, 2026

    Tony did a year on the Tac 3-4 years ago made great progress appeared on the guitar arsenal got the t shirts since did an open mic managed two songs on the third could not stop nervously shaking. i play these three songs each time i pick up the guitar (sad ha) got a Taylor 520e and i love it, can fingerpick a little. Find it hard using a pick on the tabs how does it indicate up or down stroke?
    craming in the 5 days instructions yesterday and today. will sign up later

  6. Bill Garbis January 22, 2026

    I’m playing on a Martin, and I absolutely love the way it sounds! I waited way to long in my life to get it! And yes, it brings me tons of joy playing it.

  9. Jan January 21, 2026

    Inherited 2 Martins; a 1962 D-28 and a 2014 custom 45S, madagascar rosewood that has rarely been out of the case. I’m 69 and just starting to play to honor my uncle’s memory, playing the D28. Hope to sell the 45S.

  10. John January 21, 2026

    All better than I am! A Martin OO-28 Modern Deluxe, Collings OM-1 Pete Huttlinger signature, and a 1992 Breedlove CM/R 12 string

  11. Sandra Lord January 21, 2026

    I’ve got an Epiphore Wildcat Royale semi acoustic, but only use it as an acoustic. I still can’t get lesson 2 as I can’t make out which strings you’re playing

  14. Sandra Lord January 21, 2026

    Is it possible to show the fingering, as it’s not easy to see which strings you’re actually playing. As a beginner, I still have to think which strings is d, g etc. I’ve completed day 1, not great, but day 2 I’m really struggling with. I’m in my 70’s and new to this.

  15. Robert Shumborski January 20, 2026

    I am playing a Zager ZAD-900CE
    Trying to learn guitar on and off for several years. Sometimes this journey has been a “love / hate” relationship. However, honestly it has never been truly “hate”. I love guitar and i love music period! This journey has been very frustrating at times. Have spent most of my energy learning cords and trying to learn strum patterns. What you are teaching is very much a challenge. Very little time spent picking like this lesson. Challenging indeed! I need to be more patient with myself!

  17. Mike Levine January 20, 2026

    I’m playing a Seagull S6 Original – my one and only guitar. Got it off ebay many years ago and have just been dabbling since then. Kids are old enough now that I have a little spare time to try to dedicate to it.

  18. Linda A January 20, 2026

    The tag on the inside of my guitar says it’s a Custom Built Classic Guitar by The Harmony Company of Chicago, IL. I got it in 1967 and took lessons for a while, learning primarily how to play the notes. My first exposure to reading tablature is your course. I’m also having a little trouble with fingerings, as my 4th fretting finger was injured and has no bend in the last joint. I’m trying to substitute another finger but my pinky needs a lot more strength!

  29. Leslie M January 20, 2026

    I am playing a new guitar, an Acoustic Greisch, Jim Dandy 24” Guitar. I am trying to play guitar after not playing for a while. I used to play and want to play again my 12 String Guitar, it is a Seagull 12 String (#12047) made in Canada.

  30. Jai January 20, 2026

    Playing a D’Angelico semi-hollow (Premier SS Boardwalk), since my acoustic (Taylor 414) is upstairs in a more controlled-humidity environment.

  35. Dave U January 20, 2026

    Playing a Mitchell(what is says on the top of the guitar. No clue the year or where I brought it from. I have several l low end guitars.

  39. Shawn Murphy January 20, 2026

    Tonight, i was playing with my Martin HD28 Standard, also have a Martin D18 1933 reissue it’s a 2021 love this one.
    the lick was easy for me, got it no problem.

  42. David M January 20, 2026

    Mine is a Seagull S6 Original. Bought it a couple years ago. I liked it’s bright sound. Goes well with my partial hearing loss and slight tinnitus.

  47. Ron January 20, 2026

    A 2019 Martin HD-28 standard.
    I also have a couple more Martins, a couple J45s and a couple Guilds. Nothing vintage. Most bought for me by my wife. Lucky me!
    Lesson 2 sounds like frarajaca!

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