dude...patience is the key.

what you need is determination and motivation. self-learning is not the same as class-learning. you don't have syllabus. you're on your own. you'll dropped out if you're lazy.

as you already know the basics, now find some simple songs that you really like to play and are really familiar with. learn it slowly. as a beginner go with strumming songs 1st. example:

Sister hazel - all for you
bryan adams - back to you

these 2 songs are good for chord shifting and strumming patterns. it can be tricky, but it's fun. remember, patience is the key. you may get stuck trying to get the strumming rhythm or chord changing. that's why you need practice. learning guitar is not a few months job. it'll take years.

then, watch many guitar videos to see how people perform some techniques. books don't help on techniques, you need to see how it's done.

i've been a self learner since '96. so i should know what i'm talking about. . now, i got a few dozens songs under my arsenal.

This post has been edited by zeroglyph: Sep 23 2007, 01:37 AM