Day 1 - Tony's 10 Day Guitar Challenge

[@billy_h_bonney2097]

I am sure I am not the only Combat Veteran, so maybe some can relate. From the aspect of a veteran I have a lot of issues I am dealing with, and I honestly feel that learning to play the guitar will be therapeutic for me. I am an older man who has tried to play guitar before. The first 2 times were to become closer with my father as a child, and then something to share with my son. Both times were uneventful as I wasn't taken seriously the first attempt, my son lost interest in the second. This time it is for me and me only. I want to express my emotions and feelings that I can't seem to talk about, through the guitar. I know I have said a lot, but I am really hoping to make sense of my life through the guitar, and if it gives me experiences with others who play or might one day want to hear what I have to say, well that would be bonus.

[@randyfisher8001]

billy_h_bonney twenty two year cop veteran and former military I feel the same way! Drive on brother

[@nancyshumway2251]

I love this warm up I’ve seen this once before been using it to warm up all over the place

[@stayalivesweetheart]

God bless you, Sir. Family is military also. Thank you your service!

[@jiggersotoole7823]

Billy My advice to you is to simply learn how to tune your guitar. That's all you need...and then just fool around...play along with the music you love...even if youre playing one string. Everyone is different and everyone plays guitar differently, but guitar lessons train people to be the same. Avoid lessons like the plague. Ive been playing guitar my way since 1969.

[@billy_h_bonney2097]

@@jiggersotoole7823 Thank you. I am currently playing with the pentatonic scales, and a couple 70's 80's rock southern rock songs. I pretty much try to spend about 3 hours or more a week with my guitar.

[@justmichaelhernandez]

You know dude, this is the best course I have found on KZbin. I normally don't comment, let alone even like videos sometimes but man, I HAD too for this one! I can tell you really care about helping and spreading the craft. Kudos to you

[@keithlittlebury2986]

ive been watching for nearly an hour and havent heard yo play a single note yet. You sure talk a good lesson

[@millsmills1486]

I agree less talk more play! I’ve had guitar lessons where my teacher talks the whole time, and we don’t play a single note, that always felt like a waste of money to me. When I teach I try to minimize talking and spend more time playing. I would recommend not journaling the whole time you practice, but to actually practice, set goals, and go for it!

[@bammbamm1961]

just started this 10 day.. note to you and other. # 1-Thank you for being kind! #2-Brand new to playing and embracing your challenge. #3-the entire guitar community has been an experience for me. From the shop to your (and other videos) I don't feel intimidated by my lacking skills or judged, this is a great community that embraces skilled and unskilled. THANK YOU

[@SLStolworthy]

Hello everyone. I am a play by ear player from the 60's. Over the years I lost interest because of family loss's in my case it was 2 children. I wasn't fun anymore! Many times I would grab one and strum some notes and put it down. After seeing this video he said everything I've been feeling as to why I quit! Now that I'm retired and have so much time to really apply my self, and a new wife who supports me, and wants to learn to. I am here to start over again. I've always had music in my life, but took a major change from Rock to Finger style. My uncle was good friends with Tommy Emanuel, until his death about 5 years ago! He said it took him 10 years to lean the song Windy and Warm! So Tommy being the person he is, was able to become a friend and mentor him and invite him to Tenn to the July jams. Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and many many more of their friends every summer. Another good friend he made was the lead guitar player for the Ventures. So I've always had a chance to advance but the music had died in me! Music is love from the heart, and fun to play, to put into expression of your self. So in the end, I needed this to jump start my affection and love for the guitar, I have Hi Hopes doing this!!!!

[@Frawracopter]

When i first started playing guitar AI played at my friends birthday party with another friend singing a few songs while I play. When I was up there playing for a small group of people I seen them singing along and smiling. That was the moment that kept me playing all of these years. That was in 2006

[@brasilprasempre6898]

Played for the 1st time for a seasoned guitar player and the positive feedback and encouragement I received made my day.

[@jackdalemusic]

Hi from Southampton, England. Tony, you’re the boss!!

[@kateregis6115]

Grabbing the replays on You tube, very helpful, Thanks for your challenge from Braidwood Illinois

[@AnthonyMahbeerReubenite]

Quebec, and thanks for the experience to learn in this manner. I am a beginner but been thinking for very long to play this instrument the Guitar I'll be excited and willing to learn.

[@michaelwilbourn7652]

Very valuable intro. Writing always helps supplement intention. Good job. Keen anticipation.

[@theGodfella]

Hey Tony, I've been slacking watching your awesome vids. You & your team have one of the best guitar teaching cast I've come across. REAL, transparent, & the fundamentals learned here are phenomenal! Play on, Old painless Small town of Parker, Az 85344

[@pigscoot]

Scott from New York .Started this course years ago and life got in the way, going to do it again.

[@cabrini99]

Hi - this is great! From Chicago, and long time volunteer at the Old Town School.

[@RameshRamloll]

Best channel ever for enthusiasts.

[@dreameshuggah12]

Lmfao bro!!!!! Love the shirt!!!!! As im a professional musician who also has a passion for skiing. Surf Wyoming is a joke because Wyoming land locked.... plus great stuff for the whole world family of us guitar playing folk. Im from nj and frequently traveled between m Jersey and New York by bus i happened to come across your KZbin feed and it actually grabbed my full attention as I am extremely ADHD and quick to jump from video to video.... any way i love what your doing and how your doing it brother. Keep up the awesome job ur doing and please continue to work for the beginner all the way to a seasoned professional like Myself. Never heard of this approach to guitar as im classically trained and collage educated w many years of giving lessens from the younger generation of players as young as 5 to the adult who used to play and perform in a band and has, over the years, become discontented from playing trying to recapture their old glory days before life hit them in the face... lol. Ok keep it up as your are inspecting so many people to continue to work and love to play music!!!!!!

[@terrywitzu3795]

Man, I've been playing for almost 20 years, and that is a fantastic exercise. I thought I'd learned them all. Thank's Tony!

[@santoshtamang1205]

i love tony polecastro... he is really so motivating and encouraging and inspiring.. i like the way he explains , describes..

[@Bzerker22]

5 am Tuesday Morning in cabo San Lucas. Even though I am on vacation I had to tune in for the replay while everyone was still sleeping. Great first live show guys. Keep it up.

[@judiengel4662]

Great warm up exercise!! Thank you. Got about 90 comfortably.

[@gleclerc55]

hey boys, my name is Gordon, and I am from montreal, Quebec, canada....I love your show and look forward each week to every new episode....also , a huge single malt fan, and I have many favorites that I will share with you soon.

[@duppykitoon]

Thanks Tony for this excellent exercise!

[@mreokeydokey]

I first started playing guitar when I was 9 or 10. My father had a couple bands and played nigerian highlife of which his songs are on KZbin. I am now in my sixties and have time on my hands to pick up where I left off the guitar. I did play guitar briefly in my teens and had a stint in a jazz funk band but lost interest as I was not interested until I heard someone play a saxaphone. I was hooked on the sax. I have a saxaphone now but life style children and grandkids have taken up pretty much all my time, so here I am listening to tony and getting inspired from a guitar teacher all over again. Thank you Tony.☕

[@cantonlittle1609]

Hi Tony, Im really glad I found your channel, so awesome! Im 58 and starting my guitar journey. I rescued an Epiphone PR-650 and looking forward to logging a lot of fret miles learning and good times. There are so many videos and topics Im not sure which are the ones I should I should watch first, and then in what order. Thank you, Canton

[@only1cristieann]

Hey Tony! I've just recently found you and I absolutely love your style and outlook. I'm from Florida, living in North Dakota at the moment. It's really nice what you're doing for people and it's good to know you :)

[@mtndmtnd]

My opinion is you describe main points so your viewers easy to following, especially if they are foreigners. Thank you much

[@FancyFaceKim]

Im really glad I found this youtube and looking forward to learning guitar.

[@RobertJones-justplaying-]

Just had an aha moment while going thru this exercise. As our world has grown through technologies; sound travel, sound recording, and now digital, we have lost live. Even now I’m listening to a recording. In history there was only live performance. There’s an almost spiritual maybe ethereal aspect in a live performance for the listener and performer.

[@steveperry1344]

tony, if i may i'm gonna go thru the 10 day challenge on you tube and if it seems like something i can do and it's for me i will join the program. i've had a guitar for 15 years and fooling around with it on and off but not consistent. i would say i'm an advanced beginner to low intermediate and can't wait to start. i play left handed and what helps me is when i watch a righty play like you it's like i'm looking into a mirror and visually it helps me. thnx, steve.

[@mattflynn1342]

Doing the replay and loving it - feeling motivated, especially with my brand new Martin DCPA4 Rosewood - i just received it 2 days ago

[@user-po1mj3fi5d]

I learned my first 3 chords on a Martin D28 back in 1959 or there about. Saw the logo on your guitar case. Love the sound of a Martin. I am in Russia.

[@user-po1mj3fi5d]

It is -20 Celsius here, I can relate to your temperature.

[@KaibaTopDueling]

Tony Polecastro I learned a lot from your website. I wish we can meet in personal to do this one on one lessons. I can learned on the video but the back up resources download the offline tab version by screen shot. Thanks Tony. Bass walk, barre chords, and finger picking.

[@peterdevault]

Tuning in from Madison, WI. Thanks, guys!

[@bammbamm1961]

thank you.. Love what you said about playing at a hospital and for me a way to entertain my mom at her memory care center while also helping share with others

[@josephrogers9796]

Southern California waiting for NAMM show 2018. New to acoustic guitar, primarily keyboard synth player. Have 3 acoustics and 4 electrics . Took acoustic guitar at local community college.

[@meagchambers1806]

Very grateful I stumbled across this video! Exactly the vibe I’ve been looking for!

[@Seabeagle10]

Liberty Missouri here. Been wanting to play guitar for a long time. Have an old guitar, been sitting around collecting dust. I'm looking forward to play the guitar again.

[@MrDidaxi]

Hi there. George from Hellas (Europe) here. New viewer; new sub. First thing first: thank you (and it is not enough). I’m 52. Although music melts me down ever since forever, I never, ever, in my miserable life (when it comes to pursuing things) had the grit to dive into learning music and organ playing. Never! And it’s a real shame. And this is an understatement. Now... friends of ours had gifted an acoustic guitar to my daughter some six years ago and unfortunately the youngster never even touched it... it stood there in a corner of her room collecting dust... Another shame... So, last Friday, I had an epiphany... I gently grabbed the guitar, downloaded a free tuning app and tuned the darn thing... and then I started watching “beginners’ ’” vids in a frenzy... strumming basic chords and whispering lyrics... I used a piece of folded carton as a pic... three days later, my fingers hurt at the pressure points but I do not care... it is amazing how easier I can strum a couple of chords today compared to my despair last Friday... One KZbin channel led to another and today I came across yours. Plain awesome! I have started your basic exercise with four fingers all the way from E to e string and back again... slowly. Guys, I feel reborn! Just imagine how my heart races! At the age of 52, I want to start it and take it as far as I can. And you, gents, will have my eternal appreciation! Cheers! NB: I bought a medium pick today!

[@jackieelgie7588]

When you said it’s “not a waste of time” hit home for me.....I always feel guilty

[@rod4129]

Just tuned in, thinking of joining y'all in this "Acoustic Life" I have quite an arsenal, it's not how many I have, it's that they all work for me and feel just right. Damn, I've got to catch up on the episodes.. 40+ to go!

[@rod4129]

Thanks for the ♥️guys! I'm diggin the way y'all do business.. not pushing online lessons at a price.. need people I can trust that can get me to that next level..

[@tammyhoward4032]

Hello from the mountains of North Georgia

[@margaretmattiasch518]

Loved your free challenge!

[@stephenharrybartholomew1709]

watching from the east coast of England! Quality at its best enjoyed this first lesson!

[@rhetarae]

I am adding this comment after the live session. I have already been doing the four and five finger spread as warm ups as my pinky can't reach the scales as I want. So I went about 80-90 but my purpose was accuracy and posture. I do them by ear ❤️

[@VelezMpls]

The Borderlands of South Texas (Edinburg) just 20 miles north of the U.S. / Mexico border. I may be arriving late, but I'm glad I found the channel. I've been playing around with guitar for 30 years or so, but went through long stretches where the guitar just sat in the case and I never touched it. I've started to get back into it regularly thanks to the pandemic (and ending a long-term relationship). What better way to woo women than serenading them? LOL Truth be told, I'm playing for me. Now that I'm over 50, I'm eager to record myself on video so that my kids will have it when I'm no longer on this earth (not that I'm planning to leave any time soon).

[@gibbons1955]

Thank you so much...i am now in my mid sixties and i want keep learning new things and i just get more peace and serenity holding and learning to play this wonderful guitar

[@williamderosa6279]

Thanks Tony. Enjoyed the show!

[@jeevikaeraiyoli3431]

i really like your videos and want to learn finger picking

[@ronperry691]

Watching the replay, hi from San Diego!

[@danjohnson9000]

Hello! from North Texas I have been learning for 2 weeks never had a guitar before

[@mariozamprogno1654]

Hi Mario from Vancouver British Columbia Canada love your outlook

[@nubiacordon4427]

you really inspired me to learn acoustic guitar

[@kdzereglihristiyan3813]

Watching from Turkey. Let’s go!

[@mmockler632]

Great stuff Tony...love the site and the message..!

[@bobp.dziadaszek5695]

Thank you for your instructions they help.

[@misha1d1]

Tony, I can't attend these live. I am working at the time you hold them; However, I am using these as my warm ups before doing the daily lessons at TAC.

[@jeevikaeraiyoli3431]

sorry but didnt receive the email i entered for to learn fingerstyle???????????

[@raymondperkins8383]

i started watching u and really liked it to have time with my step dad and bond with him

[@stevenwarner9156]

I look forward to doing this ten day challenge once I have gotten over this flu. While I like an academic approach to music it is not THE way to learn by any means and should never be the ultimate focus. Music is a lot like learning a language; you can learn it academically but it only helps so much, you need to talk with people. Actually applying everything you learn, playing music, making music, and especially connecting with others is what it is all about. Enjoying what you do is key, as is being open to what you can learn from others. Enjoy your personal journey, and find others you can meet up with on the road.

[@inkpotpoetalex3884]

Hi, I've only just found you guys but am enjoying the tutorials. I'm from Bedford UK btw. One issue I have is that my 'pinky' is very much shorter than my other fingers and I find i cannot form certain chords effectively. Anything you can suggest? I recall someone telling me a rock musician had extensions he placed over his fingers due to losing the tips 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tacguitar]

Hey guys! Don't miss the rest of the challenge! Go here and join the group - weplayeveryday.com

[@janineturbitt2525]

Looking forward to launching with you all. ..

[@gregchristoffel6563]

This warmup is also great for bass guitar.

[@AliceInPoland1]

My hands and fingers are much smaller than yours. How do I do this exercise without bending my wrist all over the place? You are a great teacher! I want to play better but have never been able to figure pick due to my smaller hand span. I would LOVE to have your span! :)

[@aliciamichele7542]

from Ontario keep up the good work

[@MB57]

I'm a multi instrumentalist who plays acoustic guitar but bass guitar is my main instrument. This is actually quite helpful for my hollowbody guitar, which I mic the soundhole & my bass work a lot also!

[@beverlylaprade1133]

Love your style of teaching. You give me hope of actually succeeding.

[@Jerry102158]

I wish I could get to the get together. I know it would be great to hear from everyone in attendance. The knowledge of the gathering amazing!,

[@Add_Account485]

HI,, I CLICKED ON 1 OF YR ADVERTS CAUSE IT SAID U HAD A 5 DAY DOWNLOAD PRACTICE THING.. BUT IT TAKES ME TO AN HOUR LONG VIDEO OF TALKING? HOW DO I GET THE 5 DAY PRACTICE THING?,,. THANKU

[@jiggersotoole7823]

Dude, avoid guitar lessons on you tube like the plague. It's all about making money.

[@Add_Account485]

@@jiggersotoole7823 IM A GIRL... BUT THATS OK/// THANKU .. :-)_

[@jiggersotoole7823]

@@Add_Account485 haha, sorry. anyway, i would say just learn to tune your guitar, it's easy, especially if you use a tuner, and then just fool around and youll find your own voice. have a good day.

[@Add_Account485]

@@jiggersotoole7823 yes I can tune my guitar ..haaaa .. well I hope I can.. lol.. wbu? .. do u play?

[@jiggersotoole7823]

@@Add_Account485 I've been playing guitar a long time. Never bothered with lessons and ive never learned scales. i just play along with records i like and work things out using my ears. works for me ;-)

[@jeromemccauley5412]

Hey guys and ladies coming from Altamonte Springs, FL

[@nancyshumway2251]

Thanks for this wonderful video I know I’m going to take this really slow but hoping to be fast at a certain time. will work it everyday sorry I’d don’t seem to have the heart part on my IPad Pro so❤️ there I mprovised.

[@millertyme4114]

Well how did your journey go..??

[@scottcartwright1727]

Great job gang, appreciate the efforts

[@CandyflossCottonCandy]

I love the motive, the philosophy, the results;I love it! But 360p? Mate.

[@steveperry1344]

what's 360p mean?

[@Prince_171]

@@steveperry1344 video resolution buddy

[@steveperry1344]

@@Prince_171 ok thnx, i'm not too hip to hitek. so what's with your handle?

[@jiggersotoole7823]

Noooooooo!

[@gentlegiant6585]

Was thinking the same thing 👍.

[@archiecunningham3734]

Procrastination could be holding me back from improving my guitar playing But tomorrow I will start practicing more.

[@16112071]

Hi From Western Victoria Australia

[@lonethedrunkdiscodino5487]

I dont know how, but this man took an hour to teach people a single warm up

[@thesword2380]

Hey man!! , I'm bonding here.

[@kittyslama4522]

It's never too late in life to start!

[@Jennifer-dt2pz]

Started learning a few weeks ago and I totally relate to how everyone has advice on what you should do. Worst advice I received was that I shouldn't waste my money on a $300 guitar, but instead spend $1,000 or more for better quality. I disagree. I'm learning for me, and to have fun. I buy based on my budget first, then feel of the guitar, and finally sound. I appreciate your teaching style!

[@mapluk1]

Ami in the right place for an older beginner 54 and know some chords blah blah ...love your ethics HELP

[@warrenjack13]

Watching from San Tan Valley Arizona hear you well...

[@hhampton]

Watching from Snyder, Texas

[@timdillontablet3551]

Tony.. you do seminars across the U.S.A namely... Indiana

[@tacguitar]

Not yet :-) But maybe down the line :-)

[@RobertJones-justplaying-]

Yep. I can see 👀 y’all here in SW Florida

[@subsarus]

Hi guys,using guitar to help with stroke recovery, taking things very slow. Russ, South Wales, UK

[@lanemcquillin6677]

Watching from west monroe Louisiana

[@charissefajardo461]

hello guys! learning late but trying 😄😄😄 from Thailand.

[@gregchristoffel6563]

Avoid looking at left hand? Releasing finger hover over fret?

[@pobinr]

I play guitar because I'm fascinated with sound & like playing with sound & making sound. Nothing social about it.

[@karenweekley880]

Will be a good help for my quirky fingers

[@MarthaGuevaraTorres-u2w]

I make my plants grow, my African violet blooms so beautiful even in the winter,. Plants love music

[@robhendriks4554]

Can this group help me out? I'm not new to guitar, i'm a jazzer. 😊 but are there any good books to the world of travis picking? Many thanks in advance. :)

[@clarencedavis8316]

I find myself playing with experience. It is in deed the fact of balance not understanding of how to pull them out in my strings with truth.

[@TheMudduck61]

washington state here...excited to participate.

[@pameladiez4933]

But the warm up class,was very good,for finger dexterity.thanks.

[@ThomasQ18]

Loving the surf Wyoming shirt down here in Laramie!

[@phyllisanderson4853]

I have already improved my understanding of how to practice in this first 20 minutes.

[@enriqueruiz5037]

Hi I wonder why I have not seen you review Seagull Artist Mosaic or any others , At least I can not find them. I am looking to get the GS Mini Koa. But I have to say the Artist Mosaic is a fantastic sounding guitar, Thanks Eddie

[@NuisanceWildlifeTrapping]

some how stumbled in on 01/24/18. will finish watching Day 1 followed by Day 2. Hope it Just not more of the same old . Still taking instruction , but not closed minded, Nothing ventured nothing gained. fingers crossed. Thanks . Best to All !

[@henkniemandt8483]

Hi Guys I am Henk and I am from South Africa and I am very interested in the opportunity cheers thank you for your efforts keep well and don't stop great to join you

[@storymanaz]

I am 55 years old and have trouble doing the exercises with chubby fingers. Suggestions??