Thanks for the reply.

I have been playing guitar on and off for 15 years or so but am treating this return as a total beginner so that I learn it right and stick with it. That said, I can play a handful of songs that do not include any chords. Chords, in general, are tough for me. I have smaller hands and get frustrated trying to keep the strings free of stragglers that lead to clunking sounds. So this is where I would get stuck, frustrated and end up putting the guitar aside for awhile.

Also, I am left-handed but I play guitar right-handed. This was how I was taught in high school. So, while my left hand is strong on the fretboard, I struggle with strumming and finding the appropriate strings with my right hand. Maybe this go around, I should consider flipping over and playing lefty. Now, that would mean really starting fresh.

Back to my OP .... I was trying to gauge a week vs a month vs several months. I know it will vary and vary greatly but was curious what the average person spends on these 2 fundamental courses? And how long they actually run ... if you just let them play straight through.