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Guitar playing tips and inspiration to play guitar consistently, have more fun and see more progress with your guitar routine. Every week your host, Tony Polecastro (from tacguitar.com) shows you a new guitar lick and shares new guitar gear and acoustic guitar music he‘s recently found. Tune out the overwhelm of online guitar lesson noise and let Tony be your guide to focus, fun and progress every Tuesday at 10am.
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Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tired of feeling out of the loop when folks talk about guitars? In this video, you're going to learn how to talk about guitars like a pro in just 4 easy steps.
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take the quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
★ FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tac.guitar/
Guitar tone terminology is essential. Without it, guitar geeks don't have a common language to describe guitar tones. This video will help you discover precisely how to talk about guitar tone so that you sound like a professional.
From the dark and focused sounds of some guitar tones to the thin and string sounds of others, you're going to hear the 4 tonal categories to describe guitars with.
In addition, you'll get a chance to hear how each of these categories applied to a real guitar, that way you know exactly what sounds I'm trying to describe.
This video will also cover the latest acoustic guitar news and headlines, and, as per usual, you'll get my take on some of the news and how it'll impact the industry. That's right, I'm looking at you Gibson!
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Nick Drake tuning? Open G? Unlock new sounds on your guitar by exploring the 5 alternate tunings that changed acoustic guitar history today!
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take the quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
★ FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tac.guitar/
Alternate tunings on acoustic guitar can truly expand your sonic vocabulary. If you're feeling fatigued or tired of playing the same things, spend some time exploring one of the 5 alternate tunings I offer in this episode of Acoustic Tuesday.
You get a chance to hear very popular tunings like DADGAD and Open D Maj while also learning how to play on the fretboard with them. With each alternate tuning, I'll provide some basic chords or picking patterns that can be used with each alternate tuning.
Each one of these alternate tunings can take your guitar playing to places it has never been before. And that's a good thing! Hearing your instrument make new sounds you didn't think were possible is truly inspirational!
In addition to exploring alternate tunings on acoustic guitar, I also want to share with you the inspirational story of a veteran who overcame PTSD by learning to play guitar — oh, and he went on to teach other veterans how to play guitar, too!
Last but not least, you'll get my roundup of the latest headlines in the acoustic guitar world. This week, we'll take a look at three different YouTube series that are designed for guitar geeks of all interests!
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Is 2021 the best chance to make changes to your guitar routine? It is if you watch this video to avoid the 5 most common mistakes guitarists make when setting New Year's Resolutions!
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take my quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
★ FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tac.guitar/
Besides showing you the 5 most common mistakes, I also want to give you solutions and fixes for these common problems. For every negative aspect of goal setting at the New Year, I'm offering up a positive solution!
By the end of this video, you'll have 5 tips for creating a rock-solid guitar practice at the start of the new year. Be sure to leave a comment below if I'm forgetting anything or you think more should be added!
In addition to talking New Year's Resolutions for guitar players, I have an inspiring story from the TAC Family...and it includes the story of a guitarist who took a 25 YEAR hiatus on his guitar journey!
Last but not least, I'll give you my thoughts on the biggest headlines in the acoustic guitar world. This week, I'll talk about Tony Rice's legacy, PRS's podcast, and more!
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Intimidated by acoustic guitar pickups? Say no more. I'm breaking down the biggest myth about acoustic guitar pickups while also offering some pros and cons of the 5 most common pickup types.
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take my quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
★ FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tac.guitar/
This video covers the most common pickup types you'll encounter for your acoustic guitar. From the under-saddle pickup to the internal mic pickup, I'll give you the pros and cons of each acoustic guitar pickup.
Finally, I'll round out each category of acoustic guitar pickup with my recommendation for each type.
Besides talking acoustic guitar pickups, you'll also hear from TAC Family Member Guy — trust me, you're going to love his story!
Last but certainly not least, I'll give you a breakdown of the biggest headlines and under-the-radar stories that are going on in the acoustic guitar world!
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
No guitar geek should own a guitar without having these 10 must-have guitar tools. Don't believe me? See for yourself!
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take our quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
★ FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tac.guitar/
In this video, I'm going to break down the 10 must-have guitar tools every guitar geek should own. Some of them you may already have, while others you've just been thinking about getting. Either way, I'll show you how to use these tools and prevent common mistakes when using these guitar maintenance tools.
In addition to talking about guitar maintenance, I'll also introduce you to Bernie F., a TAC Family member whose progress has accelerated since he joined TAC.
As always, I'll close out the show with some acoustic guitar weekly news. This is your chance to get caught up on the biggest headlines, album releases, and sales that are shaking up the industry!
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Take the mystery and guess-work out of your acoustic guitar amp by following my 3 steps to dialing in your amp's EQ!
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take our quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
★ FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tac.guitar/
In this video, I'll show you a simple, 3-step process to making sure you have a good tone on your acoustic guitar amp. I'll cover the gain, issues with clipping, how to set your EQ, and how to manage your effects pedals. I'll also cover how to stop feedback on your acoustic guitar.
Acoustic guitar amps can be a little intimidating for acoustic players. Because we're not used to playing with amps, they can seem a little alien at first! Fortunately, it's not as bad as you think!
In addition to learning how to nail your acoustic guitar amp EQ, I'll share with you my 5 favorite acoustic guitar amps and what they can do for your guitar journey!
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
From the highest quality capos to guitar geeky collectors sets, these 10 gifts for acoustic guitarists will drop jaws this holiday season. Check this description to get links to all of these gifts!
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take our quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
On this episode of Acoustic Tuesday, I'm covering the 10 best gifts for acoustic guitar players.
I've combed through some of the hottest, latest, and greatest tools, toys, and trinkets. This holiday gift guide has something for every guitar geek, so be sure to listen to the whole episode!
In addition to helping you find the best gift for an acoustic guitarist in your life, I also want to tell you about a 30-year beginner who became a true guitar player in just about a year. And it's all thanks to one simple mindset. (And plenty of practice!)
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Have you ever sold a guitar that meant the world to you? Only to have it land in your lap again? On this episode of Acoustic Tuesday, you're going to see what happens when an owner SELLS their original '67 Martin D-28 to a dealer who sells it to a special kind of guitar geek, who ends up giving it back!
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take our quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
This week is all about guitar gratitude, and what better way to showcase it than sharing an incredible story. It starts with a man named Raymond and his grandson and ends with a heartwarming reunion.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
What are the most important lessons from Eric Clapton? In this episode of Acoustic Tuesday, you'll learn 6 guitar lessons from Eric Clapton that go far beyond the instrument itself. In addition, I'll show you how you can leverage your guitar heroes' wisdom!
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take our quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
Welcome to the Acoustic Tuesday show, your gateway to the wonderful world of acoustic guitar! As always, this video is designed to help you find fun, focus, and progress on your guitar journey.
This week, I'm diving into Eric Clapton's guitar journey. I wanted to see the most important pieces of wisdom from the legendary guitar player himself. Once I share with you the 6 most important guitar lessons from Eric Clapton, I'll tell you how best to use this knowledge.
Be sure to catch the full video so you can see the transformative journey one TAC Family member took in the last 5 years!
Last but not least, I have a ton of guitar geek news that will get you excited and pumped about playing guitar and learning it, too!
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Are you ready to make a difference in a guitar geek's life? Thanks to Guitars 4 Vets I've got three ways you can transform someone's life in today's episode of Acoustic Tuesday.
★ Transform a veteran's life: https://guitars4vets.org/
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take our quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
In celebration of Veterans Day, I'm highlighting an incredible organization: Guitars 4 Vets. Through the support of guitar geeks around the country, they have given over 40,000 lessons to 4,000 veterans.
If you're looking for ways to get involved, I strongly encourage you to visit their website:
★ https://guitars4vets.org/
Besides featuring Guitars 4 Vets on today's episode of Acoustic Tuesday, I want to share the special story of one TAC Family Member who became involved with G4V and how it helped him on his guitar journey.
Last but not least, I have a TON of guitar news for you. From manufacturer news to artist news, there's a lot of ground to cover this week!