Blog – tips for learning guitar

Short guides for anyone starting out on guitar: which guitar to buy, which chords to begin with and how much to practise.

How to choose your first guitar
Classical, acoustic or electric? Which size for a child and what to check before you buy.
How long does it take to learn guitar?
What really affects how fast you progress, and how to practise so you don't stand still.
First guitar chords: where to start
Five chords that let you play your first songs, and how to practise the changes.