Could I learn guitar on my own?

omg its ridiculous, im not even kidding, im exactly like you, and im 16 now, i started playing guitar in september, when i was 15, and i gotta tell you i progressed alot, there are HUGE archives on the internet, and thousands of mini lessons on youtube, honestly, the most inportant thing is determination and practise, trust me at the beginning you'll feel like sh it, you'll feel like you can't do anything, but when you play your first song from start to finish, you'll feel indestructible, like you can do anything, and its all the more satisfying because you did it ALL by yourself. i started off with playing guitar riffs from tabs, and that kinda boosted my confidence, and idk having an idol, kept me determined, mine was john frusciante (from the red hot chili peppers). seriously, try not to give up, practising is a ******, but the results are outstanding. here's an AMAZING free site, it helped me aton when i was starting out, it leads you into the basics, and you do the rest on your own, its incredible justinguitar.com

Yes, but it will be difficult. Just practice as much as possible :D

You can probably start out on your own without much problem, learning the easier chords. There's several great websites that have monthly subscriptions where you can watch video of a guitar teacher. I've never taken them myself, but have heard great things about that, and they're cheaper than taking a one-on-one lesson.

Ok. This is really a question of personal skill. I am currently a 14 year old girl, and I taught myself how to play one of the most famous and rigorous guitar pieces four years ago. Then again, I am now in Juilliard pre-college for cello and I play 4 other instruments. The fact that you play piano will really help. I recommend YouTube tutorials and guitar tabs. That's how I did it. Also, most modern day songs can be played by using chords C, Am, F, and G, and a capo. Good luck, and I wish you the best. You can do it!

Reading music could be a great advantage. Unlike most self taught guitar players who play nothing but power chords you could probably figure out how to play chords properly based off what you already know about music. Piano and guitar are very similar and knowing how to play one instrument can only make it easier to begin a new instrument. The downside to teaching yourself with online lessons and tabs is that you won't learn the techniques you need to play guitar. A teacher will be able to teach you not just how to play a song but also how to strum, pick notes, tune your guitar, set up an amp and more. Overall I think the fact you have prior experience in music will make the transition from piano to guitar much easier than it would be if guitar were your first instrument. There are plenty of great self-taught guitarists out there who play just as well as those who have had teachers, having a teacher just makes it easier. If you do decide to teach yourself just don't quit when it starts getting hard. It's not going to be easy teaching yourself but it'll be worth it in the long run.

Yes and No. You can learn how to play guitar on your own, however a teacher can help you to progress much faster and easier. Piano can help with playing guitar, but if you are on a classical route ( if your teacher is focused on performances & recitals, not teaching you much theory, or how to play by ear) piano won't help much. Reading music is a useful tool, I can read myself, but it is more important to understand music. Many piano teachers only teach "typing" on piano, without actually helping their students understand the inner workings of music. If you can get your hands on a guitar, find someone who plays to help you. Many people teach for free for the love of music, and seeing others learn. Maybe you can find a different piano teacher that plays guitar, and learn "music" from them (singing, playing, and the whole thing) rather than "piano". Music is not about the instrument, it is about the musician, and what they are trying to say. By all means though, try to learn on your own. there are many great (and many more lousy) lessons on youtube. You can go a long way on your own, but remember a teacher helps a lot.