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Thanks to the massive amounts of guitar information available on the internet, it is more possible than ever to teach yourself how to play and build your skills. However, this does not mean that private guitar teachers are irrelevant. To the contrary, a private teacher is still the best way to learn an instrument and can ensure that you do not develop bad habits and waste any time. But with the lessons and guitar articles now online, those who cannot hire a teacher can do a lot on their own.

The only problem with all of the free guitar information on the internet is that you cant be sure of the quality of all of it. Some may be written by professional teachers and players, but some may also be written by amateur players who have developed incorrect techniques and are now professing them. Usually, a private teacher would be a good source to confirm whatever information you find on the web, but without one, it is up to you.

In order to make the most of all the free guitar lessons and articles online, you should look for sites that show some control over what gets published. Some of the larger guitar sites will allow user submissions of articles and lessons, and while not all of these are going to be bad, it is more than possible that bad information has found its way onto these sites.

Look for smaller sites that have professionals behind them, and if you are looking for video lessons online, try to listen to ones that have a qualified teacher. If there is some place that has their credentials listed, that could be a good thing to check.

In the end, you will have to be able to determine for yourself when you come across bad guitar information online. By joining a forum and seeking the advice of other players on the best places to look you can also limit your exposure to worthless articles.

Without a private guitar teacher you are at a disadvantage when it comes to learning any instrument. Thankfully, this is not as big of a deal as it used to be, and there is more than enough great information online to become a great player, you just have to know where to find it.