Can I teach myself to play the guitar? Well, yes you can. But to that, I'll add, what do you want to learn? If you want to learn heavy duty theory, you may have a little more trouble teaching yourself than if you found a good teacher. If you do research on some of the major guitar players in rock, you'll probably find that many are self taught.
I remember when I first started becoming interested in the guitar and thinking "can I teach myself to play the guitar?" I was full of doubts, especially in the beginning when it seems you can't even hold the guitar correctly. I kept at it though, and little by little the doubts changed into confidence, and I found myself playing what I wanted.
Actually, when it comes right down to it, teaching yourself to play the guitar has as much to do with your mindset as just about anything else. Sure, you have to build up finger strength, get used to somewhat odd finger positions pertaining to chords, and learn strumming patterns. But attitude will go a long way toward reaching your desired level of guitar playing ability. Just do a lot of practicing, listening, and not giving up when the going gets rough.
The going will get rough too. Your fingers will be sore until you build up calluses, and it may feel as if you can't do anything right, your fingers just won't cooperate, but don't give up! The rewards are so worth going through the rough patches.
So again, can I teach myself to play the guitar? I say yes you can. Get yourself a quality guitar method, and keep practicing until you get to where you want to be.
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