There are few sites or online teachers that will differentiate between beginner guitar lessons on an acoustic or electric guitar. This is simply because the chords are not different, frets are no different and the fluid mechanics of playing the guitar do not change simply because of the use of electricity. If you have not taken a course before, there are a few things that you should look for an online guitar teacher to instruct you how to do. This includes how to string and hold your guitar properly, how to tune your guitar, how to use a pick, what a fret and fingerboard are and the basic chord structures. There are many stores that offer posters of chords for a guitar, which are quite useful to the online student. When you learn to play the guitar you will refer to chord formations frequently to learn the basics of all chords major, minor and flat or sharp. There are many variations on how to form chords and each of these can be learned along the way in practice.

When taking acoustic guitar lessons or electric, the basics are the same. The main difference is the care for your own guitar that is different. Each should be stored in a cool and dry place that is not affected by humidity. Changes in the humidity and temperature can cause bowing of an acoustic guitar and can cause condensation to build up in electric ones. Therefore storing your guitar in a case is the best option for protecting your guitar from weather and accidents. Other things to look for from an instructor is how long they have been teaching and playing. You would not trust a teacher at school to be an anatomy teacher who has not finished college. In turn, you would not want a guitar instructor to still be learning themselves and trying to teach you at the same time. Once you have found a qualified instructor, make sure to take your guitar lessons seriously. Everything you learn during the early stages of your career as a guitarist will affect you further down the line. The degree to which you master the basics determines how well you are able to pick up more complex techniques. If you are serious about learning to play the guitar well then be serious about learning the basics - your career as a guitarist depends on it.