re: Are guitar lessons worth the money?

In your case, I would say it is not worth using up a large portion of your money. Like someone else mentioned, there are so many other options for less money. Find the music you like and explore it in all the different media you can. Start to search on what makes whatever song you like work. You learn theory while you are investigating and having fun.

As you dive into what you like at the present moment, other music will begin to find its way into the picture. It may be a link or perhaps a reference to the technique of someone you don’t know anything about. One way or the other, you will begin to branch out. You will begin to delve into things that are foreign to your ears and fingers and in order to solve their riddle your technique will improve.

Most importantly you will discover that there are always musicians around that know something you don’t. Always be humble and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Always try to play with better players if you can. Taking lessons for 60 bucks a half hour may come down the line. When it does you will know it’s the right call. You won’t need to ask anyone’s opinion.