im self taught too...ive got a good success story...eric clapton...look at him now...

country is wicked...learning the guitar takes time, patience and dedication...it'll look almost impossible at first...and u wud feel like the dumbest person on earth (i know i did)...but ull get over it...

good luck and have heaps of fun...never hesitate to ask us questions...anything at all and we'll try to help u out