want to learn to play the guitar

[stevo]

I'm think about picking up a cheap electric guitar starter package and also an acoustical. Any recommendations on how to start? DVD's, how-to books, etc? If I go through with it, I'll probably be getting a youth starter package for my son, as he has been begging for one for a year.

Does anyone know of any online guilds to get started.

Stevo

[big_tiger]

Think there is a good phone app.

[ARIX]

I picked up a fender squire and amp for $100 on ebay. Looking for an acoustic as well. I have been told reading tab is the way to go.

[JC316]

I learned by internet sites and youtube videos. I play acoustic.

[Josh.0]

Tabs are easy ways to learn songs. You just have to keep at it

[suckerdin]

i learned because i learned how to read tab. I'm no master of guitars or any musical genius by any means, but i never devoted a lot of time to it. I've been playing for about 10 years. I probably should be a lot farther along than i am, but i just play to play.

[jdgregory84]

Get an instructor and take lessons for a while. Once you learn how to do the basics correctly, you'll be able to pick up doing other stuff a lot more easily.

[YALE]

But OP, do you want to learn to play them drums?

[Denny]

Believe it or not, there are some awesome tutorials on youtube. You ought to see me on the uke now!

[bpawl]

Tablature is a good way to teach yourself and it gives you the ability to play/learn current music faster imo. That may be a huge plus for a kid wanting to learn if they can try a song they like instead of someone saying "here is a G chord".

[BradM]

Get an instructor and take lessons for a while. Once you learn how to do the basics correctly, you'll be able to pick up doing other stuff a lot more easily.

This! Pay someone to teach you the basics then go out on your own.

[stevo]

I picked up a Fender Squier Bullet Strat plus a 28w amp off craigslist for $50. I figure that is cheap and good enough to start out.

Something I figured out though, with my big-ass hands and sausage fingers this is going to be a challenge.

Stevo

[Vertnut]

On-line course is the way to go. No appointments to meet, very cheap, and you can take lessons at midnight if you like. I've been playing since Jesus wore short pants, and if we had available to us what is now available, I'd make Hendix look like a spaz. I have a 14-year-old neighbor kid that can dust me off without breaking a sweat, and that's any style.

[Snatch Napkin]

I've always wanted to play a banjo and drums.

[Treasure Chest]

I'm think about picking up a cheap electric guitar starter package and also an acoustical. Any recommendations on how to start? DVD's, how-to books, etc? If I go through with it, I'll probably be getting a youth starter package for my son, as he has been begging for one for a year.

Does anyone know of any online guilds to get started.

Stevo

Instacash pawn on the loop or the one on 80 near pizza king usually have decent deals on guitars. I'd recommend starting off accoustic. They'll also cut more of a deal with cash.

If you and your son want to start out together, go up to Mundt and talk to Phil Knox. I'm not sure if he does lessons, but he can point you in the right direction. Robert Browning, across the street from Mundt is a great instructor, he was Monte Pittman (guitarist for Madonna and Adam Lambert)'s guitar teacher. I'd really recommend the kiddo start out with a professional so he can get a good foundation in music theory, rather than just learning chords.