Trying to learn guitar. Any tips?

[Dessalines]

Find other musicians in your area and play with them, even if you know nothing. Thats how I learned, and once your good enough to get the sound for your ears, by some tab books. Make it a goal everyday to learn at least one song, and play it over and over. This way your muscles will memorize the patterns and you don't have to think about it as much. Start with something easy, like the eagles or even some Metallica. Then move to the harder stuff.

Yes, this is great advice. One gets much better when playing with others and once again and this poster agrees, PERSISTENCE.

 

[Lynch]

youtube has a TON of information and some great instructional videos. Of course, it depends on what type/style of guitar playing you'd like to learn.

I do agree with a few others here though, the best way to get started is to take beginner lessons. Learning some basics is the first step in deciding if you really want to continue. There are a number of music stores that offer 'group classes' which is a good way to learn and also quite affordable.