I have to agree with them. I'm the same way. Use the net to get some good info. guitarplayer.com and other magazine sites have tutorials that not only have mp3's but some have flash enabled lessons so it shows you where to put your fingers and when to play... that's how I started. It really is frustrating at first. Don't go out and try to tackle some crazy solo because it sounds great. Work up to it. I did the same thing and when I couldn't do it i'd get frustrated. One of my teachers told me that the things I was trying to learn I was years away from acconplishing. Start simple and keep at it!

Good luck