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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.
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
In this episode of Acoustic Tuesday, you'll see why these 5 travel guitars under $500 are really unmatched. And if you're still on the fence about owning a travel guitar, you need to watch this video!
★ 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
The holidays can be a difficult time to maintain your guitar routine. That's why I highly recommend looking into travel guitars.
They offer unparalleled portability, are perfect for folks with smaller hands, and can sound incredible with a very small investment.
You'll see my pick of the 5 best travel guitars under $500. In addition, I'll give my analysis of the benefits of owning a travel guitar — and why you should have one!
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tired of only having one use for a single lick? Check out this video to see how you can vary one simple lick nine different ways...and the best part? I'll demonstrate on 9 different guitars — from my 1926 Martin 2-17 to my Beard Decophonic Sidecar!
★ 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
Acoustic Tuesday is all about helping you find fun, focus, and progress on your guitar journey. And more often than not, licks can be a source of frustration for many guitarists. Sometimes, they're difficult to learn and we only use them in specific applications.
Today, you're going to see how you can apply a single blues lick to 9 different styles and tempos to maximize the most out of just a single blues lick.
This is also just a fun way to show you all of the small-body guitars in my guitarsenal! You'll get to see some of my favorite guitars as I show off this simple blues lick in nine different styles on nine different guitars!
I also want to take this opportunity to thank TAC Family member Brian S. for sharing his story with the community. Be sure to leave a comment if you thought Brian's story was inspiring!
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Austin, Texas is home to some of the best music, food, and guitar-themed places in the US...which is why you gotta check out my recommendations for a guitar geek's trip to Austin!
★ 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
What's up TAC Family?! While we may not be able to travel like we used to, that doesn't mean we can't prepare for a fun trip in the future! Austin, Texas is definitely going to be one of the first places I vacation to next year.
Austin is home to great music, incredible food, rich music history, awesome record stores, and unforgettable guitar shops.
To get the full scoop on where I think every guitar geek should go to, be sure to watch the full episode of Acoustic Tuesday!
In addition to talking about Austin, TX, I want to share with you the inspiring story of a TAC Family member who went from being a shy beginner to a budding guitarist!
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
All aboard the inspiration train as we cruise through the 10 most inspiring guitar feature films that will motivate you on your guitar journey. From Walk the Line to Crazy Heart, I'm dishing out some guitar geek classics!
★ 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, we're taking a look at fun ways you can escape reality for just a few hours while still staying motivated on your guitar journey.
My list of 10 most inspiring guitar feature films includes some comedies, dramas, animated features, and spoofs! Be sure to catch the whole list to find a good movie to watch this week!
In addition to the 10 most inspiring guitar feature films, you'll hear about Robert, a fellow TAC Family member who has had quite the guitar journey.
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
I never dreamed that my new baby boy would be giving me lessons on guitar. On this episode of Acoustic Tuesday, you'll get a special lesson on dynamics while I balance my guitar journey with raising my new son!
★ 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
To kick things off, I'll dive right into the lessons that my new baby boy has taught me. We'll cover everything from why rest is important (both for baby and for guitar journeys!) to the power of joy in music.
In addition, I want to show you an exercise that will help you practice dynamics on acoustic guitar. Practicing dynamics can be difficult, but by following these dynamics exercises you can get more out of your playing!
To wrap things up on this episode, you'll get a look at my electric guitarsenal — that is, all the electric guitars in my collection.
I have 3, not including my dad's electric bass guitar, so be sure to check out what this acoustic guitar geek plays when he's plugged in!
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
I experienced one of my most profound moments on guitar after I realized this one thing. If you hear me out on this, I think it will unlock a new level of gratitude and inspiration on your guitar journey!
★ 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
★ Shownotes: www.acousticlife.tv/atah7
On this episode of Acoustic Tuesday at Home you'll get to hear the story of my 1958 Martin 0-18. It involves some intense family moments that may just send you into a gratitudinous state!
Additionally, I've found myself playing in my home studio a lot more. As a result, my phone has become an invaluable tool for practice sessions.
You're going to get my list of 5 tips for using your phone to help elevate your practice sessions. Trust me, these apps and recommendations will help you!
Last but not least, I really want to thank you for watching and supporting the Acoustic Tuesday show. I'm so excited to welcome Emerson Townes into the world, and I'm glad I've been able to spend some more time with him since I'm doing these At Home episodes!
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
While you might say no, I've found that playing a famous guitarist's signature model guitar has a surprising effect on your playing — and not in the ways that you might think!
★ Request your invite to Tony's Acoustic Challenge today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ All show notes and links: https://acousticlife.tv/atah6
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
In this episode of Acoustic Tuesday at Home, we're taking a look at the guitar that changed where I draw inspiration and creativity from on my guitar journey.
I've had so much fun filming at my home studio this week, and I have tons of goodies to share with you!
I was lucky enough to get a SIGNED version of Molly Tuttle's new album "...but i'd rather be with you." It's a beautiful album with an equally stunning vinyl that you don't want to miss!
You'll also get a sneak peak at my new baby boy Emerson Townes' FIRST GUITAR PEDALBOARD. And I know what you're thinking...how is that possible? Well, fortunately, 1915 Pedalboards made it happen!
Last but certainly not least, you'll get an inside look at Tom Sands' workshop. Specifically, you'll get to see the wood that Tom will be using to build my guitar!
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
How do you recover from DAMAGING your guitar? Do you cry? Mourn? Instead, check out this video to see how you can incorporate your guitar into your journey to fuel hours of practice and fun!
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take our quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ View the show notes at https://acousticlife.tv/atah5/
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
Getting the motivation to practice can be extremely difficult. One of the best ways to help you find inspiration is to incorporate your guitar into your guitar journey. I know it sounds confusing, but bear with me…
Your acoustic guitar is a powerful instrument. Even if you've damaged, dinged, or dented it, your guitar tells a story. If you can incorporate that story into your guitar journey, your drive to create, play, and have fun will be so much higher!
There's no better guitar I could think of to talk about this concept than my Martin 0M28 Marquis. I've banged it up quite a few times, but this Martin Guitar so intricately tied to my guitar journey that I'd never let those dents and dings tarnish my view of this beauty!
In addition to talking about my Martin Marquis, I'll also let you in on my D'Addario Nickel Bronze review — and how those strings stack up with the Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension strings…
Finally, we'll take a look at Third Man Records' new release of vinyl titled "The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records." It's an incredible box set, and I'm so excited to share it with you!
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
How important are the "looks" of an acoustic guitar? In today's video, you'll get a full analysis and three reasons why just focusing on tone is a mistake when choosing a new guitar.
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take our quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ All show notes and links: https://acousticlife.tv/atah4
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday
Many guitar players, especially experienced ones, start to discount the looks of the guitar. Too often, players are fixated on the tone of a guitar. While it's important to like how an acoustic guitar sounds, it's also important to love what you look at.
When you include looks into your evaluation of a guitar, you're adding a whole other level of consideration. While it might not impact what your playing sounds like, looks actually have a HUGE impact on how you practice. That's why this episode is dedicated to the looks of a guitar!
In addition to talking about aesthetics, I'll also give you a tour of my studio, answer a few questions, and tell you about the first time looks changed the way I looked for guitars.
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Should your next guitar be vintage or a newer acoustic guitar? I've got a story that'll change your perspective on vintage instruments, some concerns for vintage guitars, and a review of a *new* guitar that'll turn heads...
In today's Acoustic Tuesday at Home episode, I wanted to answer one question: are vintage or new acoustic guitars better? Ultimately, that led to lots of reflecting and few definitive conclusions.
So, be sure to let me know in the comments whether you lean towards vintage or new guitars!
But, this video is an excellent starting point to help you determine whether you like vintage or new acoustic guitars. To help you find your own pluses and minuses, I'll tell the story of the vintage guitar that changed the way I thought about guitars.
Additionally, you'll get to hear a brand new Furch guitar as reviewed by Brendan from Heartbreaker Guitars in Las Vegas, NV!
★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take our quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/
★ All show notes and links: https://acousticlife.tv/atah1
★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday