Learning guitar for absolute beginners
I suddenly have the urge to start learning guitar as a hobby and ended up buying a classical guitar, but I'm not where to start!
My goal is to adopt a fingerstyle similar to Sungha Jung and Andrew Foy, but what should my priority be when learning the guitar? I have no prior music theory knowledge except on how to identify the strings on a guitar (EADGBe). Some guidance would be very much appreciated :)
(I did take guitar lessons 5-6 years ago but quit after the first month or two because my guitar broke)
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I suddenly have the urge to start learning guitar as a hobby and ended up buying a classical guitar, but I'm not where to start!
My goal is to adopt a fingerstyle similar to Sungha Jung and Andrew Foy, but what should my priority be when learning the guitar? I have no prior music theory knowledge except on how to identify the strings on a guitar (EADGBe). Some guidance would be very much appreciated :)
(I did take guitar lessons 5-6 years ago but quit after the first month or two because my guitar broke)
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By far the simplest and most straightforward will be to resume lessons.
– Tim
10 hours ago
look here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/58588/… and here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/50822/…
– Tim H
10 hours ago
What was it specifically on the guitar that broke? (If you don't know, that's okay, but it would help to know because then we'd likely know how to either find someone to fix it or offer advice)
– user45266
9 hours ago
... what should my priority be when learning the guitar? The priority should be to enjoy it and have fun. If a classical guitar and particular style is what you think is fun, then go for it. That is one of the harder types of guitar (instrument and style) to start with, so if it doesnt feel fun consider something different (electric + blues, acoustic + country, etc).
– StingyJack
4 hours ago
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I suddenly have the urge to start learning guitar as a hobby and ended up buying a classical guitar, but I'm not where to start!
My goal is to adopt a fingerstyle similar to Sungha Jung and Andrew Foy, but what should my priority be when learning the guitar? I have no prior music theory knowledge except on how to identify the strings on a guitar (EADGBe). Some guidance would be very much appreciated :)
(I did take guitar lessons 5-6 years ago but quit after the first month or two because my guitar broke)
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I suddenly have the urge to start learning guitar as a hobby and ended up buying a classical guitar, but I'm not where to start!
My goal is to adopt a fingerstyle similar to Sungha Jung and Andrew Foy, but what should my priority be when learning the guitar? I have no prior music theory knowledge except on how to identify the strings on a guitar (EADGBe). Some guidance would be very much appreciated :)
(I did take guitar lessons 5-6 years ago but quit after the first month or two because my guitar broke)
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By far the simplest and most straightforward will be to resume lessons.
– Tim
10 hours ago
look here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/58588/… and here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/50822/…
– Tim H
10 hours ago
What was it specifically on the guitar that broke? (If you don't know, that's okay, but it would help to know because then we'd likely know how to either find someone to fix it or offer advice)
– user45266
9 hours ago
... what should my priority be when learning the guitar? The priority should be to enjoy it and have fun. If a classical guitar and particular style is what you think is fun, then go for it. That is one of the harder types of guitar (instrument and style) to start with, so if it doesnt feel fun consider something different (electric + blues, acoustic + country, etc).
– StingyJack
4 hours ago
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By far the simplest and most straightforward will be to resume lessons.
– Tim
10 hours ago
look here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/58588/… and here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/50822/…
– Tim H
10 hours ago
What was it specifically on the guitar that broke? (If you don't know, that's okay, but it would help to know because then we'd likely know how to either find someone to fix it or offer advice)
– user45266
9 hours ago
... what should my priority be when learning the guitar? The priority should be to enjoy it and have fun. If a classical guitar and particular style is what you think is fun, then go for it. That is one of the harder types of guitar (instrument and style) to start with, so if it doesnt feel fun consider something different (electric + blues, acoustic + country, etc).
– StingyJack
4 hours ago
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3
By far the simplest and most straightforward will be to resume lessons.
– Tim
10 hours ago
By far the simplest and most straightforward will be to resume lessons.
– Tim
10 hours ago
look here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/58588/… and here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/50822/…
– Tim H
10 hours ago
look here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/58588/… and here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/50822/…
– Tim H
10 hours ago
What was it specifically on the guitar that broke? (If you don't know, that's okay, but it would help to know because then we'd likely know how to either find someone to fix it or offer advice)
– user45266
9 hours ago
What was it specifically on the guitar that broke? (If you don't know, that's okay, but it would help to know because then we'd likely know how to either find someone to fix it or offer advice)
– user45266
9 hours ago
... what should my priority be when learning the guitar? The priority should be to enjoy it and have fun. If a classical guitar and particular style is what you think is fun, then go for it. That is one of the harder types of guitar (instrument and style) to start with, so if it doesnt feel fun consider something different (electric + blues, acoustic + country, etc).
– StingyJack
4 hours ago
... what should my priority be when learning the guitar? The priority should be to enjoy it and have fun. If a classical guitar and particular style is what you think is fun, then go for it. That is one of the harder types of guitar (instrument and style) to start with, so if it doesnt feel fun consider something different (electric + blues, acoustic + country, etc).
– StingyJack
4 hours ago
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Your priorities should be (1) finding a decent teacher and taking lessons every other week or so, and (2) locating a music store or repair shop in your neighborhood so you can get you guitar fixed if it breaks again.
You don't want to wait 6 years again to start over. Also, learn to take care of your guitar. If you are lucky you might find that your local music store has a repair shop and a few local music teachers working there. I wouldn't look for a Guitar Center or other big store. No offense to them but they typically do not have their own repair staff. They have a guy come in every so often and do all the jobs that have piled up. Sometimes the work is good, sometimes not. When you find a good luthier you want to keep them (like a good doctor or mechanic).
Classical guitar is a different beast than electric and I would not trust the average Joe to teach proper right hand technique. If you really want to self teach I'd recommend one of two books:
Classical Guitar Method by Carcassi
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Vol 1
A professional classical guitarist may charge a lot for lessons. If you live in a city with universities you will likely find music students who will be good teachers and charge a lower rate. You may have to shop around until you find the right fit.
Would I have any luck self teaching through Youtube, seeing that there are quite a large variety of videos? In doing this, should I learn the common chords etc and become fluent and quick in transitions between chords before even considering fingerstyle? (My old guitar dropped when I hung it and snapped so I did not bother fixing it as it probably costs more than the guitar)
– user56731
9 hours ago
Youtube is a risk because (1) you cannot verify the quality of the person teaching, (2) they cannot see, hear, or feel your technique. A teacher needs to be present in case you misunderstand what they are doing. Some vids are blatantly wrong and following them would cause injury instead of any type of learning.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
As for what to learn, technique. You want to learn proper technique first. Most beginner books will start with one note melodic lines first then introduce chords. You need to develop coordination between both hands and you can't do that if you spend a year on chords then try to wake up your right hand.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
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its good to have ambitions, and "heroes" but take care of the walking before you run. I would seek out a recommended teacher and start there. Its a pretty lousy teacher who cannot guide a student through fixing a break in their instrument either through repair advice or a loan of an instrument.
+1 for lousy teacher. Hope OP tries a different one!
– Tim
9 hours ago
Did you read the OP comment on how they broke it? Perhaps no one could've fixed it.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
there exist indeed lousy teachers - but also lazy students!
– Albrecht Hügli
8 hours ago
add a comment |
The priority when first starting to play guitar is to play a little guitar every day. What gets practiced gets better, when practicing focus on making clear and distinct sounds. go slowly then start ramping up the speed and complexity. Scales are a good exercise to learn as are the basic chords (E, G, and D)
I wouldn't stress yourself out about playing a certain style, with sheet music or to a metronome. Finger style guitar is very pretty and revolves around giving each string it's own voice and plucking the strings independently mainly instead of in a chord. Start training your ear to hear what sounds better or worse based on how your fretting and plucking the string.
Remember, part of the fun of playing guitar, like anything else, is playing with other people. Join a local acoustic guitar group and start experimenting.
A Steel String Acoustic Guitar is easier to learn on than a classical nylon string guitar. Look into the theory of chords to start learning the basic patterns.
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Your priorities should be (1) finding a decent teacher and taking lessons every other week or so, and (2) locating a music store or repair shop in your neighborhood so you can get you guitar fixed if it breaks again.
You don't want to wait 6 years again to start over. Also, learn to take care of your guitar. If you are lucky you might find that your local music store has a repair shop and a few local music teachers working there. I wouldn't look for a Guitar Center or other big store. No offense to them but they typically do not have their own repair staff. They have a guy come in every so often and do all the jobs that have piled up. Sometimes the work is good, sometimes not. When you find a good luthier you want to keep them (like a good doctor or mechanic).
Classical guitar is a different beast than electric and I would not trust the average Joe to teach proper right hand technique. If you really want to self teach I'd recommend one of two books:
Classical Guitar Method by Carcassi
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Vol 1
A professional classical guitarist may charge a lot for lessons. If you live in a city with universities you will likely find music students who will be good teachers and charge a lower rate. You may have to shop around until you find the right fit.
Would I have any luck self teaching through Youtube, seeing that there are quite a large variety of videos? In doing this, should I learn the common chords etc and become fluent and quick in transitions between chords before even considering fingerstyle? (My old guitar dropped when I hung it and snapped so I did not bother fixing it as it probably costs more than the guitar)
– user56731
9 hours ago
Youtube is a risk because (1) you cannot verify the quality of the person teaching, (2) they cannot see, hear, or feel your technique. A teacher needs to be present in case you misunderstand what they are doing. Some vids are blatantly wrong and following them would cause injury instead of any type of learning.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
As for what to learn, technique. You want to learn proper technique first. Most beginner books will start with one note melodic lines first then introduce chords. You need to develop coordination between both hands and you can't do that if you spend a year on chords then try to wake up your right hand.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
add a comment |
Your priorities should be (1) finding a decent teacher and taking lessons every other week or so, and (2) locating a music store or repair shop in your neighborhood so you can get you guitar fixed if it breaks again.
You don't want to wait 6 years again to start over. Also, learn to take care of your guitar. If you are lucky you might find that your local music store has a repair shop and a few local music teachers working there. I wouldn't look for a Guitar Center or other big store. No offense to them but they typically do not have their own repair staff. They have a guy come in every so often and do all the jobs that have piled up. Sometimes the work is good, sometimes not. When you find a good luthier you want to keep them (like a good doctor or mechanic).
Classical guitar is a different beast than electric and I would not trust the average Joe to teach proper right hand technique. If you really want to self teach I'd recommend one of two books:
Classical Guitar Method by Carcassi
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Vol 1
A professional classical guitarist may charge a lot for lessons. If you live in a city with universities you will likely find music students who will be good teachers and charge a lower rate. You may have to shop around until you find the right fit.
Would I have any luck self teaching through Youtube, seeing that there are quite a large variety of videos? In doing this, should I learn the common chords etc and become fluent and quick in transitions between chords before even considering fingerstyle? (My old guitar dropped when I hung it and snapped so I did not bother fixing it as it probably costs more than the guitar)
– user56731
9 hours ago
Youtube is a risk because (1) you cannot verify the quality of the person teaching, (2) they cannot see, hear, or feel your technique. A teacher needs to be present in case you misunderstand what they are doing. Some vids are blatantly wrong and following them would cause injury instead of any type of learning.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
As for what to learn, technique. You want to learn proper technique first. Most beginner books will start with one note melodic lines first then introduce chords. You need to develop coordination between both hands and you can't do that if you spend a year on chords then try to wake up your right hand.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
add a comment |
Your priorities should be (1) finding a decent teacher and taking lessons every other week or so, and (2) locating a music store or repair shop in your neighborhood so you can get you guitar fixed if it breaks again.
You don't want to wait 6 years again to start over. Also, learn to take care of your guitar. If you are lucky you might find that your local music store has a repair shop and a few local music teachers working there. I wouldn't look for a Guitar Center or other big store. No offense to them but they typically do not have their own repair staff. They have a guy come in every so often and do all the jobs that have piled up. Sometimes the work is good, sometimes not. When you find a good luthier you want to keep them (like a good doctor or mechanic).
Classical guitar is a different beast than electric and I would not trust the average Joe to teach proper right hand technique. If you really want to self teach I'd recommend one of two books:
Classical Guitar Method by Carcassi
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Vol 1
A professional classical guitarist may charge a lot for lessons. If you live in a city with universities you will likely find music students who will be good teachers and charge a lower rate. You may have to shop around until you find the right fit.
Your priorities should be (1) finding a decent teacher and taking lessons every other week or so, and (2) locating a music store or repair shop in your neighborhood so you can get you guitar fixed if it breaks again.
You don't want to wait 6 years again to start over. Also, learn to take care of your guitar. If you are lucky you might find that your local music store has a repair shop and a few local music teachers working there. I wouldn't look for a Guitar Center or other big store. No offense to them but they typically do not have their own repair staff. They have a guy come in every so often and do all the jobs that have piled up. Sometimes the work is good, sometimes not. When you find a good luthier you want to keep them (like a good doctor or mechanic).
Classical guitar is a different beast than electric and I would not trust the average Joe to teach proper right hand technique. If you really want to self teach I'd recommend one of two books:
Classical Guitar Method by Carcassi
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Vol 1
A professional classical guitarist may charge a lot for lessons. If you live in a city with universities you will likely find music students who will be good teachers and charge a lower rate. You may have to shop around until you find the right fit.
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Would I have any luck self teaching through Youtube, seeing that there are quite a large variety of videos? In doing this, should I learn the common chords etc and become fluent and quick in transitions between chords before even considering fingerstyle? (My old guitar dropped when I hung it and snapped so I did not bother fixing it as it probably costs more than the guitar)
– user56731
9 hours ago
Youtube is a risk because (1) you cannot verify the quality of the person teaching, (2) they cannot see, hear, or feel your technique. A teacher needs to be present in case you misunderstand what they are doing. Some vids are blatantly wrong and following them would cause injury instead of any type of learning.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
As for what to learn, technique. You want to learn proper technique first. Most beginner books will start with one note melodic lines first then introduce chords. You need to develop coordination between both hands and you can't do that if you spend a year on chords then try to wake up your right hand.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
add a comment |
Would I have any luck self teaching through Youtube, seeing that there are quite a large variety of videos? In doing this, should I learn the common chords etc and become fluent and quick in transitions between chords before even considering fingerstyle? (My old guitar dropped when I hung it and snapped so I did not bother fixing it as it probably costs more than the guitar)
– user56731
9 hours ago
Youtube is a risk because (1) you cannot verify the quality of the person teaching, (2) they cannot see, hear, or feel your technique. A teacher needs to be present in case you misunderstand what they are doing. Some vids are blatantly wrong and following them would cause injury instead of any type of learning.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
As for what to learn, technique. You want to learn proper technique first. Most beginner books will start with one note melodic lines first then introduce chords. You need to develop coordination between both hands and you can't do that if you spend a year on chords then try to wake up your right hand.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
Would I have any luck self teaching through Youtube, seeing that there are quite a large variety of videos? In doing this, should I learn the common chords etc and become fluent and quick in transitions between chords before even considering fingerstyle? (My old guitar dropped when I hung it and snapped so I did not bother fixing it as it probably costs more than the guitar)
– user56731
9 hours ago
Would I have any luck self teaching through Youtube, seeing that there are quite a large variety of videos? In doing this, should I learn the common chords etc and become fluent and quick in transitions between chords before even considering fingerstyle? (My old guitar dropped when I hung it and snapped so I did not bother fixing it as it probably costs more than the guitar)
– user56731
9 hours ago
Youtube is a risk because (1) you cannot verify the quality of the person teaching, (2) they cannot see, hear, or feel your technique. A teacher needs to be present in case you misunderstand what they are doing. Some vids are blatantly wrong and following them would cause injury instead of any type of learning.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
Youtube is a risk because (1) you cannot verify the quality of the person teaching, (2) they cannot see, hear, or feel your technique. A teacher needs to be present in case you misunderstand what they are doing. Some vids are blatantly wrong and following them would cause injury instead of any type of learning.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
As for what to learn, technique. You want to learn proper technique first. Most beginner books will start with one note melodic lines first then introduce chords. You need to develop coordination between both hands and you can't do that if you spend a year on chords then try to wake up your right hand.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
As for what to learn, technique. You want to learn proper technique first. Most beginner books will start with one note melodic lines first then introduce chords. You need to develop coordination between both hands and you can't do that if you spend a year on chords then try to wake up your right hand.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
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its good to have ambitions, and "heroes" but take care of the walking before you run. I would seek out a recommended teacher and start there. Its a pretty lousy teacher who cannot guide a student through fixing a break in their instrument either through repair advice or a loan of an instrument.
+1 for lousy teacher. Hope OP tries a different one!
– Tim
9 hours ago
Did you read the OP comment on how they broke it? Perhaps no one could've fixed it.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
there exist indeed lousy teachers - but also lazy students!
– Albrecht Hügli
8 hours ago
add a comment |
its good to have ambitions, and "heroes" but take care of the walking before you run. I would seek out a recommended teacher and start there. Its a pretty lousy teacher who cannot guide a student through fixing a break in their instrument either through repair advice or a loan of an instrument.
+1 for lousy teacher. Hope OP tries a different one!
– Tim
9 hours ago
Did you read the OP comment on how they broke it? Perhaps no one could've fixed it.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
there exist indeed lousy teachers - but also lazy students!
– Albrecht Hügli
8 hours ago
add a comment |
its good to have ambitions, and "heroes" but take care of the walking before you run. I would seek out a recommended teacher and start there. Its a pretty lousy teacher who cannot guide a student through fixing a break in their instrument either through repair advice or a loan of an instrument.
its good to have ambitions, and "heroes" but take care of the walking before you run. I would seek out a recommended teacher and start there. Its a pretty lousy teacher who cannot guide a student through fixing a break in their instrument either through repair advice or a loan of an instrument.
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+1 for lousy teacher. Hope OP tries a different one!
– Tim
9 hours ago
Did you read the OP comment on how they broke it? Perhaps no one could've fixed it.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
there exist indeed lousy teachers - but also lazy students!
– Albrecht Hügli
8 hours ago
add a comment |
+1 for lousy teacher. Hope OP tries a different one!
– Tim
9 hours ago
Did you read the OP comment on how they broke it? Perhaps no one could've fixed it.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
there exist indeed lousy teachers - but also lazy students!
– Albrecht Hügli
8 hours ago
+1 for lousy teacher. Hope OP tries a different one!
– Tim
9 hours ago
+1 for lousy teacher. Hope OP tries a different one!
– Tim
9 hours ago
Did you read the OP comment on how they broke it? Perhaps no one could've fixed it.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
Did you read the OP comment on how they broke it? Perhaps no one could've fixed it.
– ggcg
9 hours ago
there exist indeed lousy teachers - but also lazy students!
– Albrecht Hügli
8 hours ago
there exist indeed lousy teachers - but also lazy students!
– Albrecht Hügli
8 hours ago
add a comment |
The priority when first starting to play guitar is to play a little guitar every day. What gets practiced gets better, when practicing focus on making clear and distinct sounds. go slowly then start ramping up the speed and complexity. Scales are a good exercise to learn as are the basic chords (E, G, and D)
I wouldn't stress yourself out about playing a certain style, with sheet music or to a metronome. Finger style guitar is very pretty and revolves around giving each string it's own voice and plucking the strings independently mainly instead of in a chord. Start training your ear to hear what sounds better or worse based on how your fretting and plucking the string.
Remember, part of the fun of playing guitar, like anything else, is playing with other people. Join a local acoustic guitar group and start experimenting.
A Steel String Acoustic Guitar is easier to learn on than a classical nylon string guitar. Look into the theory of chords to start learning the basic patterns.
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The priority when first starting to play guitar is to play a little guitar every day. What gets practiced gets better, when practicing focus on making clear and distinct sounds. go slowly then start ramping up the speed and complexity. Scales are a good exercise to learn as are the basic chords (E, G, and D)
I wouldn't stress yourself out about playing a certain style, with sheet music or to a metronome. Finger style guitar is very pretty and revolves around giving each string it's own voice and plucking the strings independently mainly instead of in a chord. Start training your ear to hear what sounds better or worse based on how your fretting and plucking the string.
Remember, part of the fun of playing guitar, like anything else, is playing with other people. Join a local acoustic guitar group and start experimenting.
A Steel String Acoustic Guitar is easier to learn on than a classical nylon string guitar. Look into the theory of chords to start learning the basic patterns.
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The priority when first starting to play guitar is to play a little guitar every day. What gets practiced gets better, when practicing focus on making clear and distinct sounds. go slowly then start ramping up the speed and complexity. Scales are a good exercise to learn as are the basic chords (E, G, and D)
I wouldn't stress yourself out about playing a certain style, with sheet music or to a metronome. Finger style guitar is very pretty and revolves around giving each string it's own voice and plucking the strings independently mainly instead of in a chord. Start training your ear to hear what sounds better or worse based on how your fretting and plucking the string.
Remember, part of the fun of playing guitar, like anything else, is playing with other people. Join a local acoustic guitar group and start experimenting.
A Steel String Acoustic Guitar is easier to learn on than a classical nylon string guitar. Look into the theory of chords to start learning the basic patterns.
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max dickinson is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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The priority when first starting to play guitar is to play a little guitar every day. What gets practiced gets better, when practicing focus on making clear and distinct sounds. go slowly then start ramping up the speed and complexity. Scales are a good exercise to learn as are the basic chords (E, G, and D)
I wouldn't stress yourself out about playing a certain style, with sheet music or to a metronome. Finger style guitar is very pretty and revolves around giving each string it's own voice and plucking the strings independently mainly instead of in a chord. Start training your ear to hear what sounds better or worse based on how your fretting and plucking the string.
Remember, part of the fun of playing guitar, like anything else, is playing with other people. Join a local acoustic guitar group and start experimenting.
A Steel String Acoustic Guitar is easier to learn on than a classical nylon string guitar. Look into the theory of chords to start learning the basic patterns.
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By far the simplest and most straightforward will be to resume lessons.
– Tim
10 hours ago
look here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/58588/… and here: music.stackexchange.com/questions/50822/…
– Tim H
10 hours ago
What was it specifically on the guitar that broke? (If you don't know, that's okay, but it would help to know because then we'd likely know how to either find someone to fix it or offer advice)
– user45266
9 hours ago
... what should my priority be when learning the guitar? The priority should be to enjoy it and have fun. If a classical guitar and particular style is what you think is fun, then go for it. That is one of the harder types of guitar (instrument and style) to start with, so if it doesnt feel fun consider something different (electric + blues, acoustic + country, etc).
– StingyJack
4 hours ago