There are many reasons why you may want to learn the guitar lets look at a few. * You want to impress people. * You want to become more musical by learning an instrument. * You want to Rock, or Jam. * You want a hobby. * You think Guitar is cool, and you figure if you play guitar - you will be cool (This is true). * You are through with playing air guitar and want to get more physical. These are all valid reasons to pick up a guitar and start learning. Everyone learns differently. Take a look at The Beginner's Experience page for guitarists accounts of how they began.