Originally posted by trebledamage
The point is that if you are still a kid and you are just learning how to play the guitar, learn how to read music. You have the time to do it. It will make you a far better player in the long run. I only wish that I would have realized that sooner. I would be an infinitely better guitar player than I am today.

Same with me. We both sound like old farts, don't we?