I'm new to guitar (just bought my very first one a week ago) and just signed up for 30 min. weekly private lessons which starts next week. I've been perusing this site just so I can get a head start with chords and a few basics. I realize that I have to put in practice time to get comfy with the chords.
I guess my question is this: I'm itching to play songs (esp. contemporary ones) and hoping it will not be months before I'd be able to start doing so. I'd still want to learn theory and all, but at the same time, I want to be able to start playing and enjoying the guitar right away. Is this unrealistic? What is typically the learning curve for someone like me? I'm sure it's based on many factors, but just wanted to hear your experiences, and if any of you had a teacher when you first started, what should I expect from him/her? Will he/she teach me mostly theory at first?
Thanks in advance!
Michelle