With the increasing popularity of the internet, learning online how to master the guitar has become very appealing for many beginners. Many try a couple free online lessons to learn guitar and after a few unsuccessful attempts, they give up. Before you do the same, you may want to find out which way of learning to play guitar is for you.

Guitar Books

There are thousands of self-study books on the market that teach you how to learn the guitar. Some of them are even very good and can provide you with all the information you need. Books are an inexpensive and comfortable strategy to learn how to play the guitar. Unfortunately, experience shows that for many of us only reading a book just doesn’t work, so you may want to combine it with private or online guitar lessons. However, if you are a very patient person, a theory book might be a good way to start learning guitar.

Guitar Video Lessons

Video guitar lessons are available on DVDs in almost any music store and of course online. Many of them are even free. Video lessons are more dynamic and have a better chance of keeping you focused. They have the advantage of allowing you to practice at home whenever you find the time to do it. When you decide between an online course, or a DVD set, keep in mind that you have to be able to sit with your guitar next to your computer or your TV to practice. Here is my review of the most popular guitar learning courses available online.

Private Guitar Lessons

If you are willing to dedicate a lot of time and money to this, private lessons are definitely a great way to learn guitar. A good teacher can customize guitar lessons for you and provide you with personal attention and feedback to keep you motivated. He/she can also spot and correct your mistakes right away.

Always keep in mind that most important is that it is fun  to learn and master the guitar. If you find it difficult or stressing, your learning strategy might be the reason. Sometimes you need to try several learning methods before finding the one that works best for you.