Want to teach yourself guitar? Are you sure? Although many successful guitarists are self-taught, there are situations where it’s not a great idea – read on and become aware of these before you take the plunge.
1. You Want To Learn Classical or Flamenco Guitar
Teaching yourself guitar can be great – you’re free to chart your own course, and there’s no need to spend time travelling to lessons or fork out huge sums for a private teacher. There are downsides however, and one of the potentially …

Can you teach yourself guitar? The answer is – it depends! Many self taught guitar players are highly skilled and successful, so it’s certainly possible to become an excellent guitarist by taking this path. Now, the self-taught route isn’t for everybody, because you have to be extremely motivated, and also very vigilant to avoid falling into bad habits. Some guitar styles (such as classical guitar) are also better learned from a skilled teacher.
Having said that, there are many reasons why people decide to learn …