[Beatrice]

Nicely performed, Albert! and great job on getting his guitar!!

[Beatrice]

Nice one @albert_d ! Happy St Patrick’s day to you too! Slainte!

[Beatrice]

this might inspire you…. https://tonypolecastro.com/family-forums/topic/a-revelation/

[Beatrice]

welcome back Rudy!

the proof is in the pudding indeed! have fun!

[Beatrice]

Hey Big Jim,

Great advice from Albert!

there recently has been an influx of frustration from new members, and if you look at some of the comments on the forum you will find some great insights and hope 😉

take it easy and have fun!

[Beatrice]

Hey Brandon,

The TAC platform has changed recently to a newer format and a massive amount of success stories and videos from old timers have dissolved into thin air…. so you might not find a great deal on the current site, which is a shame but that’s life…. waiting for the newer success stories to fill this one up… hopefully yours 🙂

PS, all i can say of my progress is that am reasonably happy with my playing and my journey with the guitar, no regrets and not letting it rest 😉

[Beatrice]

Hi Barbara,

Nothing wrong with exposure to multiple genres and skillsets with learning music. Most people learn from different sources, it’s good to have more than one string to your bow 😉

As long as things are not conflicting (i’ve never experienced conflict with learning guitar tbh) and that you are not overwhelmed in what you do (ie you can keep a good focus) then it’s always good to learn different things to keep you motivated 😉

[Beatrice]

All skilled musicians had to start somewhere… All gave thousands upon thousands of hours of practice. Most admit that the majority of time practice isn’t fun, but at the end of a period of practice you are able to do something constructive with the skills, boy does it feel special!

it’s like as humans, we can’t walk straight out of the womb.. all new sets of skills are a challenge, the more you stick with it the more fun it gets 😉

[Beatrice]

hey there PickinmyPocket,

that’s totally normal to not be able to finish the week or only managing some of the exercises when you first start the course. Learning the guitar takes time, and nobody expects you to complete everything when you’re new to it. It’s a challenge and you learn new skills and techniques but if you knew how to nail it after 2 months you would be wasting your time and would need to join an advanced guitar course.

These lessons come back after a few months, also if you want to go back to a particular exercise you should bookmark it by clicking on ‘favourites’. The daily lessons are meant to be a challenge you set to yourself for 10-15 mins then move on. The new skills will gradually settle into your muscle memory and it will get easier in time… just be kind to yourself and patient. Keep these exercises fun, it’s the best way to learn. i hope this helps

[Beatrice]

how about donating it to a school for some kids to learn and have fun?

[Beatrice]

Hey Brandon,

Well, for all it’s worth, i can say that the TAC formula really worked for me to stick to a daily routine and get me going because of the short exercises that are not too demanding for getting launched for the day. The exercises warm you up, they give you skills that you build up and strengthen and knowledge to get you motivated to explore on your own. I tend to use the licks and riffs and apply them on backing tracks.

Then, i generally want to do more after the 10-15 mins and either work on some other stuff or songs from Ultimate Guitar or other platforms. Many people have over the years used other courses to complement, and i’m no different, it’s always good to broaden your skills, that’s how you grow and improve. However i keep on revisiting the daily lessons because there is always something to take away from the exercises. I have a lifetime membership so it’s easy for me. There is also great strength and support in the community, that you may have experienced.

Before joining TAC i could play some songs but didn’t have a structure with my guitar playing, so i was not regular enough and always at beginner level, playing on and off for some years, off more often then on tbh. So I’m really thankful to have found and joined TAC, because now i can play. i joined TAC in 2018 and since i’ve developed a great deal, i would say i’m between advanced beginner and intermediate player. I can play songs, even tricky ones when i apply a good amount of time to them. Although i’m not very confident in performing in front of other, that is my downfall. It’s something i’m working on

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[Beatrice]

I’m right with you there ! 😀

Actually i’ve never done just 10 mins a day either… but to be precise, i would give around 10-15 mins of Tony’s daily exercise, then i move on to something else, to immerse myself into something more fun and creative… either using the learnt skills or improvising or learning songs. Let’s say that TAC Dailies are warm ups and foundations to get one going… i think it’s a good combo for me (and for most people, i believe), i think time and fingertip callouses allowing, it’s the way to progress 😉

I also believe that we shouldn’t expect to master anything —> leads to big disappointments. Having fun and letting our musical soul lead the way is my philosophy with instruments… 😉

[Beatrice]

Best wishes with your goals and playing with your friend! enjoy the ride!

[Beatrice]

hey Brandon,

Frankly, with daily practice yes you should be able to play basic songs within your time frame. Not just 2 chords, but more than that, all the basic chords, ie. C, D, E, G, A in major and minor… the barre chords are usually trickier to beginners (F and B) but you’ll get there with your determination and goal-motivated mind 😉

You will have to do your own digging for the songs from artists you mentioned, check Ultimate Guitar for TABS and lots of stuff on Youtube, as TAC is more geared to techniques to build up your skills and strengthen your playing.

[Beatrice]

Hi Brandon,

it’s great that you’ve got a goal and that you’re keen. I must say though, that playing well takes a good amount of effort and dedication and a great deal of time. So i would stress that it’s best to keep a relaxed mindset about timing your results… the higher the expectations can lead to disappointment and that’s when people give up…. so i would say, keep it fun and don’t stress about timeline… you will learn faster that way when it’s pleasurable (as opposed to a set task). Just have fun and celebrate your wins 😉