It will save you alot of money in the long run. Get all the basics out of the way for 15 a month rather than 65 for "live" lessons. Me I do both a couple mounths of "live" lessons then a few months off depending on time and money.

And I get to write my own songs in two years...hmmm..watch out Earl Klugh

Who? lol

You can start playing and making up songs after learning a few basic chords( I did anyways which only took a month 'ish ) they probably won't make the charts but it's fun and encouraging