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
4 жыл бұрын
billy_h_bonney twenty two year cop veteran and former military I feel the same way! Drive on brother
@nancyshumway2251
4 жыл бұрын
I love this warm up I’ve seen this once before been using it to warm up all over the place
@stayalivesweetheart
4 жыл бұрын
God bless you, Sir. Family is military also. Thank you your service!
@jiggersotoole7823
3 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@keithlittlebury2986
4 жыл бұрын
ive been watching for nearly an hour and havent heard yo play a single note yet. You sure talk a good lesson
@millsmills1486
4 ай бұрын
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!
@justmichaelhernandez
2 жыл бұрын
You know dude, this is the best course I have found on KZitem. 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
@Frawracopter
5 жыл бұрын
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
@bammbamm1961
2 жыл бұрын
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
@brasilprasempre6898
4 жыл бұрын
Played for the 1st time for a seasoned guitar player and the positive feedback and encouragement I received made my day.
@santoshtamang1205
5 жыл бұрын
i love tony polecastro... he is really so motivating and encouraging and inspiring.. i like the way he explains , describes..
@jackdalemusic
6 жыл бұрын
Hi from Southampton, England. Tony, you’re the boss!!
@SLStolworthy
4 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@RameshRamloll
5 жыл бұрын
Best channel ever for enthusiasts.
@kateregis6115
6 жыл бұрын
Grabbing the replays on You tube, very helpful, Thanks for your challenge from Braidwood Illinois
@terrywitzu3795
6 жыл бұрын
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!
@AnthonyMahbeerReubenite
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@mreokeydokey
2 жыл бұрын
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 KZitem. 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.☕
@theGodfella
6 жыл бұрын
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
@jackieelgie7588
3 жыл бұрын
When you said it’s “not a waste of time” hit home for me.....I always feel guilty
@rhetarae
5 жыл бұрын
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 ❤️
@FancyFaceKim
5 жыл бұрын
Im really glad I found this youtube and looking forward to learning guitar.
@Bzerker22
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@cabrini99
6 жыл бұрын
Hi - this is great! From Chicago, and long time volunteer at the Old Town School.
@bammbamm1961
2 жыл бұрын
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
@mayordick72
6 жыл бұрын
A few months late, but here to learn. Always been a dream of mine to play. Hanging in my small town of 350 people. Wyatt, MO.
@pigscoot
Жыл бұрын
Scott from New York .Started this course years ago and life got in the way, going to do it again.
@gleclerc55
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@meagchambers1806
5 жыл бұрын
Very grateful I stumbled across this video! Exactly the vibe I’ve been looking for!
@ronperry691
6 ай бұрын
Watching the replay, hi from San Diego!
@mtndmtnd
2 жыл бұрын
My opinion is you describe main points so your viewers easy to following, especially if they are foreigners. Thank you much
@nubiacordon4427
6 жыл бұрын
you really inspired me to learn acoustic guitar
@only1cristieann
6 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@duppykitoon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony for this excellent exercise!
@CandyflossCottonCandy
6 жыл бұрын
I love the motive, the philosophy, the results;I love it! But 360p? Mate.
@steveperry1344
5 жыл бұрын
what's 360p mean?
@Prince_171
4 жыл бұрын
@@steveperry1344 video resolution buddy
@steveperry1344
4 жыл бұрын
@@Prince_171 ok thnx, i'm not too hip to hitek. so what's with your handle?
@jiggersotoole7823
3 жыл бұрын
Noooooooo!
@gentlegiant6585
3 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing 👍.
@RobertJones-justplaying-
Жыл бұрын
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.
@gibbons1955
4 жыл бұрын
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
@beverlylaprade1133
6 жыл бұрын
Love your style of teaching. You give me hope of actually succeeding.
@judiengel4662
6 жыл бұрын
Great warm up exercise!! Thank you. Got about 90 comfortably.
@dreameshuggah12
6 жыл бұрын
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 KZitem 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!!!!!!
@stephenharrybartholomew1709
6 жыл бұрын
watching from the east coast of England! Quality at its best enjoyed this first lesson!
@kdzereglihristiyan3813
6 жыл бұрын
Watching from Turkey. Let’s go!
@mattflynn1342
6 жыл бұрын
Doing the replay and loving it - feeling motivated, especially with my brand new Martin DCPA4 Rosewood - i just received it 2 days ago
@josephrogers9796
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@kittyslama4522
5 жыл бұрын
It's never too late in life to start!
@peterdevault
6 жыл бұрын
Tuning in from Madison, WI. Thanks, guys!
@stevenwarner9156
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@steveperry1344
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@raymondperkins8383
6 жыл бұрын
i started watching u and really liked it to have time with my step dad and bond with him
@Seabeagle10
6 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
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 KZitem 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!
@KaibaTopDueling
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@cantonlittle1609
2 жыл бұрын
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
@bobp.dziadaszek5695
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your instructions they help.
@markinthemix6055
6 жыл бұрын
Tennessee here. Thanks 😊 for this guys 🎸
@jacktolhurst1502
6 жыл бұрын
Jack from Tennessee
@Jerry102158
6 жыл бұрын
Jerry also from the Great State of Tennessee the Volunteer State!
@bp7152
6 жыл бұрын
Billy picking on my D28 in Tn as we speak. Cheers.
@rod4129
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
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..
@lonethedrunkdiscodino5487
6 жыл бұрын
I dont know how, but this man took an hour to teach people a single warm up
@thesword2380
5 жыл бұрын
Hey man!! , I'm bonding here.
@Jennifer-dt2pz
4 жыл бұрын
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!
@margaretmattiasch518
6 жыл бұрын
Loved your free challenge!
@VelezMpls
3 жыл бұрын
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).
@clarencedavis8316
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@jeromemccauley5412
5 жыл бұрын
Hey guys and ladies coming from Altamonte Springs, FL
@Jerry102158
6 жыл бұрын
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!,
@williamderosa6279
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony. Enjoyed the show!
@michelle7371
6 жыл бұрын
Day one in the books. Booyah
@MB57
5 жыл бұрын
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!
@pobinr
5 жыл бұрын
I play guitar because I'm fascinated with sound & like playing with sound & making sound. Nothing social about it.
@hhampton
6 жыл бұрын
Watching from Snyder, Texas
@mariozamprogno1654
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Mario from Vancouver British Columbia Canada love your outlook
@danjohnson9000
6 жыл бұрын
Hello! from North Texas I have been learning for 2 weeks never had a guitar before
@archiecunningham3734
4 жыл бұрын
Procrastination could be holding me back from improving my guitar playing But tomorrow I will start practicing more.
@maurymockler632
6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Tony...love the site and the message..!
@jeevikaeraiyoli3431
5 жыл бұрын
i really like your videos and want to learn finger picking
@DeWayneHyatt
6 жыл бұрын
DeWayne, from Jacksonville Florida😎🎸🎵✌
@cr1949
6 жыл бұрын
I missed what I thought was the most valuable webcast ever bc of a blood clot in my kidney... I feel awful, but this is in top 2 channels on KZitem, right with athlean-x.
@misha1d1
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@aliciamichele7542
2 жыл бұрын
from Ontario keep up the good work
@Arauder1
6 жыл бұрын
I often show my students at HS basic chords, songs etc during lunchtime.
@janineturbitt2525
4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to launching with you all. ..
@tammyhoward4032
5 ай бұрын
Hello from the mountains of North Georgia
@user-po1mj3fi5d
6 жыл бұрын
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
6 жыл бұрын
It is -20 Celsius here, I can relate to your temperature.
@lanemcquillin6677
2 жыл бұрын
Watching from west monroe Louisiana
@mapluk1
6 жыл бұрын
Ami in the right place for an older beginner 54 and know some chords blah blah ...love your ethics HELP
@videoservices7550
6 жыл бұрын
Hello from Boise old guy starting guitar.
@---rv3ys
3 жыл бұрын
How is it going after three years?
@phyllisanderson4853
4 жыл бұрын
I have already improved my understanding of how to practice in this first 20 minutes.
@16112071
2 жыл бұрын
Hi From Western Victoria Australia
@AliceInPoland1
Жыл бұрын
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! :)
@ianwarnes6197
Жыл бұрын
Hi from the UK 😁
@nancyshumway2251
5 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Well how did your journey go..??
@scottcartwright1727
4 жыл бұрын
Great job gang, appreciate the efforts
@stevegold5249
5 жыл бұрын
Music is all I have. I don't have time for friends anymore at 55. I've been playing piano self-taught for 37 years but I've always wanted to learn guitar. I'm too terrified to be in a crowd due to awful life experiences but I write songs all the time. I must have issues because I have 15 effects pedals and two left hand guitars but I can't even play YET. I have a major confidence problem. My life consists of work, more work get home eat write songs and go to bed. I feel music makes a great escape for loneliness and depression. I want something more than 4 walls and a screen to look at.
@stevegold5249
5 жыл бұрын
now I wish I would have bought an Acoustic Guitar : ( Instead of electric but I love the cool sounds I can make with electrics
@billbrown1318
2 ай бұрын
Hey Fellas - From Castle Rock, CO
@deormanrobey892
6 жыл бұрын
If putting your guitars under the bed puts them out of sight, you don't have enough guitars. ; )
@danirons2136
6 жыл бұрын
Hi from Altoona Iowa
@KoshInated
6 жыл бұрын
Or you have too many beds...
@lilycerra4796
5 жыл бұрын
i only have one ; (
@thesword2380
5 жыл бұрын
S'troo S'troo. 😂
@routergod1
6 жыл бұрын
I want to one day meet you guys!
@warrenjack13
6 жыл бұрын
Watching from San Tan Valley Arizona hear you well...
@ThomasQ18
5 жыл бұрын
Loving the surf Wyoming shirt down here in Laramie!
@Vickjc
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you seem to have really tapped into what it takes to improve from a pedagogic perspective, but holy cow, can't you just get to the point. I don't have two hours to listen to all the prelude and then do the exercises.
@houseboat2100
5 жыл бұрын
I'm supper pumped too !
@RobertJones-justplaying-
Жыл бұрын
Yep. I can see 👀 y’all here in SW Florida
@mreokeydokey
2 жыл бұрын
Hi from london england.
@jeevikaeraiyoli3431
5 жыл бұрын
sorry but didnt receive the email i entered for to learn fingerstyle???????????
@bearbrewer8517
6 жыл бұрын
I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOU GUYS
@bulentergun7258
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks💛
@subsarus
6 жыл бұрын
Hi guys,using guitar to help with stroke recovery, taking things very slow. Russ, South Wales, UK
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