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Originally Posted by punkmusicfan21
Agreed with Martian about everything. You might want to look into picking up a couple of books. For adults I love teaching out of "Guitar For Dummys". It's extremely in depth for those who love to understand every angle. I also teach out of Hal Leonard's Method. I'd say pick up a few different books and dip a toe in each pool.
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Thanks for the advice.
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Originally Posted by punkmusicfan21
I'd also say if you're interested in playing blues you should pick up an acoustic and start learning basic classical. The music theory itself doesn't really mesh well but I find those with a practical background in Classical adapt well to blues.
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I totally want an acoustic. Although my first guitar was one of those department store toys that were passed off as electric guitars, I learned how to play on a nylon-stringed acoustic--basic theory, note reading, and some pop and classical playing.
I'm actually torn. I want a new electric because the one I have isn't doing so well. It's a Peavey Predator that needs work. The wiring is gone and everything needs adjustment. I think the frets might need work too. That tells me I should just buy a new guitar that's good for general practice and jamming, but then I think about the acoustic option. The electric I have now is
passable, meaning I could easily get an acoustic to practice and learn on, and use the electric when I want to plug in.
But, yeah, I support the opinion that learning is best done on an acoustic. We should talk acoustics more on this thread, because I really don't know what to look for.