new to the site

Hello. I am new to the site, planning to sign up starting in July and I have a few questions.
I've taken lessons from local instructors for the past year. I have an acoustic guitar, but would like to steer more towards rock music. Is the rock portion of the lessons here geared towards electric guitar only? How much does it matter right now?
I bought an acoustic to start because I thought it'd be a cheaper way to get my feet wet. And just in case I turned out to be completely incapable of learning to play, I wouldn't be too invested. Maybe that was stupid, but it seemed like common sense at the time.
I'm also wondering if it would be a good idea to start from the very beginning of the lessons, just in case I've missed something, or was taught the wrong way to do something.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting started and want to continue learning.
Any advice is appreciated.

Hi David,

Our Rock course is geared for the electric guitar but the principles you'll learn at Guitar Tricks will generally apply to both unless they're electric specific, like pinch harmonics.

Acoustic guitar is a great place to start, it worked for me. Also acoustic guitars will strengthen your hand and fingers more so when you make the move to electric, you should find it easier to play.

If you haven't played in awhile or you're fairly new it's a good idea to start at the beginning. That way you get thorough grasp of the subject and you'll learn the correct techniques.

Thanks Neal.

Originally Posted by: davidbtoo
I bought an acoustic to start because I thought it'd be a cheaper way to get my feet wet. And just in case I turned out to be completely incapable of learning to play, I wouldn't be too invested. Maybe that was stupid, but it seemed like common sense at the time.

I think you'll find that was a good decision. Acoustic articulates in ways that electrics don't. And vice versa. I think you'll always be glad to have that acoustic around no matter what you move on to. I know I am :)

That's good to hear. Thanks Razbo.