I got an old used guitar today. I never had any natural musical talent but it was fun to strum it and try to find some sembelance of a tune amid the mostly random strumming. I enjoyed using it and want to learn a bit more about how to use it. I was hoping you guys could point me to some good guides and references to help me learn and maybe some advice. Also will probably need a guide on reading sheet music eventually.
Advice from Marty Swartz, lessons on YouTube, is to make sure to play at least 5 mins a day for 90 days. If you stick to that goal you’ll be good.
The first week or two your fingers will be uncomfortable until you build calluses, so you may only play 5-10 mins. Eventually you’ll have days where you play an hour or so and others where you play 5 mins.
I also second Justin guitar for lessons in general.
He advises using a very light pick to begin strumming. It makes it hugely easier, then after a few weeks you’ll move to a better sounding thicker one.