<human>:  Teaching myself how to play the guitar. What steps should I take?
<bot>: 
1. Familiarize yourself with the parts of the guitar and how they fit together.
2. Learn the basics of guitar playing such as strumming chords, reading tabs or notes, and playing single notes.  
3. Get comfortable with a certain style of guitar playing and practice regularly.
4. Find instructional materials like guitar books, online lessons, or videos that can aid in your learning.
5. Make use of software like virtual tuners and metronomes to help improve your playing.
6. Practice and be patient with yourself as you learn new techniques.
7. Find ways to make learning fun, such as playing along with songs you like.
8. Join a guitar club or enroll in a guitar lesson to get more help with your technique.