For me, musical expression helps me feel centered and peaceful. Playing the guitar is something I have enjoyed since I was a young girl. My first guitar cost me $10. It was a cheap Kay made of cardboard or something similar and had no strings. I bought it from my next door neighbor. I probably spent more money on picks and strings than the guitar. I saved and bought a book of guitar chords and another book of folk music. I spent many hours in my bedroom teaching myself as much as I could. Saving every penny from my jobs I was able to purchase a Gibson B-25 by the time I got to high school. I worked even harder at my learning. By the time I got to college, I met another guitar player (she had a 12 string) and we played together often. Lots of fun! Here are some guitar resources you might enjoy visiting:
If you are just starting, this site has on-line lessons: http://guitar.about.com/library/blguitarlessonarchive.htm
On-line guitar chords - lets you hear how each chord should sound: http://www.chordbook.com/guitarchords.php
Tune by ear at this site: http://www.all-guitar-chords.com/tuner.php
How to read guitar tablature: http://guitar.about.com/library/blhowtoreadtab.htm
Nice site to find guitar tab: http://www.guitartabs.net/
I hope you have fun!
