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In general, if you ask enough people about the best way to learn guitar, most of them would suggest taking lessons. That’s because most people have some experience with music lessons, at least enough to know that it can be more helpful than just hacking away at your own.
In many cases, this person had a bad experience with lessons. Unfortunately, there are too many unprofessional music teachers out there, and they’re giving everyone else a bad name. Musicians are not always balanced people. Some people who have spent years learning an instrument didn’t manage to pick up any other marketable skills in the mean-time. This means that a number of private teachers aren’t really committed to teaching, and are only doing it because they have no other place to go.
A good teacher can save you lots of time by helping you to avoid bad habits, identify your critical practice path, and choose music that suits your level—allowing your guitar learning process to flow smoothly and evenly.