Can I learn to play acoustic guitar without being able to read music?

No, it's not simple to learn at all. To begin with it's very very frustrating, confusing and difficult. It's one thing of the easier instruments to learn but making those first few steps ishard.

I think you have to really want to learn to play a lot (not just think it seems like fun) and to actually enjoy the learning part. I started learning in the 1970s, it's the best thing I ever did and the thing I enjoy most. A good teacher is a great help.

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