<human>:  What is the best way to learn how to play guitar?
<bot>: The best way to learn how to play guitar is to start by practicing basic chords, songs and exercises. You should then move on to more difficult skills like strumming, lead playing and improvisation. You should also take the time to learn music theory and studying the fundamentals of the instrument. Lastly, having some sort of mentor to show you the ropes and give you guidance would be very helpful.