I am asked the following question: should I start beginning guitar lessons on an acoustic or an electric guitar? My recommendation is based on the following: 1. What kind of music do you want to play? Blues, country, jazz, folk, rock, gospel, bluegrass ? Are you a singer? Do you want to play lead guitar ( speed metal, blues fusion ) or do you like to strum and keep the music going with a strong backbeat? Who are your favorite artists. What's on your iPod / smart phone that you keep...