Originally Posted by: bjalphasudOk- maybe I did sound a little skeptical but I'll blame it on my music illiteracy. I know my way with a guitar as much as I can fly a Greek spaceship. I can't read music either. But I know I have the capacity and passion to learn so I went ahead and purchased a guitar.

So the question is- has another total newbie signed up and found GT to be as helpful as they say they are? And once you get past the initial frustrations does it get easier?

Hi... I've been here for two years. I had no 6 string guitar experience at all when I started. I did have some music theory from my jr high and high school days when I was in band. Also dabbled a little with the bass guitar right out of high school.

All that just to say, yes. This site has taught me a LOT. More about music theory than I ever knew back in school. There are lots of great videos. Lots of excellent instructors to help you along the way.

I've gone from not even knowing how to play happy birthday on the guitar to creating my own songs (sorry, nothing to share).

HAVING SAID ALL THAT.

You get out of it what you put into it.

I'd suggest you try it for at least one month.