Many people have unfulfilled dreams of being a rock star. There are always a million excuses for not picking up a guitar and learning to play but most of them come down to money – guitar lessons seem so expensive. But there are ways of learning to play guitar at home on your own, and it doesn’t have to be expensive. So let’s see how you can fulfill that dream!

1) Learning to play guitar online – Since you’re reading this on a computer, you already have all you need for this first method. There are many sites online that can help you learn to play guitar. They post lessons from beginner to expert, and many of these sites are free. There are also pay sites, but it’s recommended that you start with a site that doesn’t charge – you’ll be able to learn everything you need to get started without paying a cent. Later when you’ve gotten some experience under your belt, you may want to consider a more complete pay site.

2) Learning to play guitar from books – There are many books on the market that you can use when learning how to play guitar at home, and books cost a lot less than a private tutor! Look for books with illustrated guides – it’s much easier to learn proper hand placement with a photo showing you just how to put your fingers on the frets. Many books will also teach you how to read music and/or guitar tabs along with actually playing the instrument.

3) Learning to play guitar from DVDs – While DVDs can be more expensive than the previous two methods, they’re still cheaper than paying for a private teacher. DVD’s are usually more comprehensive than online lessons, and work really well for people who learn well from seeing an example. Having another person show you is one of the best ways to learn, and with DVDs you can watch it over until you get it right.

If you don’t have a guitar yet, you should consider buying an all-inclusive guitar back as a less expensive way of getting everything you need to learn to play guitar at home. There are many beginner guitars that come with DVD lesson plans.

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