Have you ever had a really complicated thought or feeling that you just couldn't put into words? Maybe you were having a fight with your boyfriend or girlfriend, or maybe you were trying to write something, but the words just didn't do justice to the thoughts in your mind? In those situations, people usually turn to one thing to help express themselves. Music.

Music is an ancient art form that has been in every culture on earth ever studies. In various forms, musical instruments have been discovered in the remnants of the earliest cave dwellings. Those that have taken up a musical instrument, the ability to express difficult, complex human emotions through music is something that simply cannot be achieved any other way.

The most popular instrument that people learn in western society, by a large margin, is the acoustic guitar. They are inexpensive, fairly easy to learn, and highly portable. You can carry it with you on a bicycle, an airplane, a train, and even in a canoe. The acoustic guitar will be your willing companion wherever you wish to take it.

If you haven't ever decided to take guitar lessons, you are missing out on one of the greatest experiences ever. There are likely several music shops in your neighborhood that offer guitar lessons. Even if you don't live near a music shop, there are several courses you can study on the Internet that will skyrocket your efficiency at playing your guitar.

When you get started, you'll likely learn to play few basic chords. Chords are when you play several notes at the same time. The good thing about this is that because most popular music today only makes use of three or four chords per song, you can easily strum your guitar while listening to your favorite band.

If you've ever had a desire to learn a musical instrument, there's never been a better time, than right now. When you learn the guitar, a whole new world will open up for you, offering you a means of expression that is as powerful as it is ancient.