Its most likely your love of guitar music that has led you to want to take guitar lessons. This is a good thing, because in the end it will allow you to not only to enjoy the music but express yourself as well. First of all take your time. Presumably you already have your guitar, so you know which you are going to learn on, acoustic or electric. You need to pick your type of instruction based on which instrument you are using. That doesn't mean to say that you can only learn to play one or the other because you most certainly will be able to play either after your guitar lessons.

You now need to decide whether you are going to take a home course or go to a music academy and opt for private or group guitar lessons. There are some things you need to consider before making that choice. In order to do that you need to have some general knowledge to base you decisions on. Here are some things you are going to want to know.

Lets assume you are going to take a look at what the music academies have to offer.

1. Do you have to purchase your guitar through them, or can you bring your own guitar?
Some academies are actually off springs of music stores. They will offer lessons but only if its with their equipment that you have purchased from them.

2.Do they have group lessons, and if so how many to a group?
If you are comfortable in a group setting. This may be a good option for you. Usually group guitar lessons are less expensive than private ones.

3. How many hours of lessons a week does the course offer? If you are only going to get a 1./2 hour per week, and its in a group setting then you are not likely to get much time, if any with the instructor. You may be further ahead to take a home study course. If you find out that they have a few options regarding time, there may be something there that will work for you. For example if they offer 2 hours per week. One option may be to do 1hour on Tuesday and perhaps another hour on Thursday. Then the second option may be a full 2 hours on Wednesday. This is a fairly flexible schedule for you to choose from.

4. How long is the course. If you are only get 10 hours total of instruction for the course is this going to be enough for you? Also do they offer different levels? For example do they beginners, intermediate and advanced levels?

5. What do they have to offer by way of private lessons?
You may be more comfortable with this option and feel that you will get more from it.

6. Finally what is the cost of the course? Are there payment plans? And what is the background of the instructors?

No doubt you will think of a few other questions that pertain to your personal needs. Don't be afraid to ask them before you sign any agreement.