Played about 4 or 5 years now mainly rythem I'm not much on lead. Sing some too...guess I'm ok never booked off stage in any open mic or jamming between sets of when friend or two do acoustic sets. Play older country red dirt americana type stuff mainly enjoy it a lot. Buy a flat top and book or video and get after it. I learner a lot offyoutube also big help watching instead of reading it. Get a quality guitar that has been setup properly your fingers will thank you