Originally Posted by
Murdock80 
... I plan on learning to play the guitar....
Sounds like a plan. Listen to the experience here. These people know what they are talking about. It's worth it.
I started taking piano lessons a year ago. In a way it is a silly thing at my age, but it has been a life saver. Even a positive distraction for an hour or 2 a week is awesome. Music is awesome. I really love it. I was still drinking when I started lessons, but it helped pull me out and give me one more reason to stop drinking.
Go find a teacher today!