Hmm.....Well I picked up a guitar when I was 14. Liked it alot. I fiddled around for about 4 years just learning easy songs. I found GT in 2002. I'll tell you right now I'm glad I did. It has helped alot. I did get an Instructor for a few months before and it helped too but not quite as fast as on here. I play about everyday and usually for around an hour unless I'm recording something. There are times I take a few days off.