text: 1. Check your local library, there are many Books, CDs, and DVDs which will teach you the basics and they are free from the library.\n2. If you have Digital Cable from Comcast, they have free music lessons on the "on-demand " feature, just click on music\n3. Trade: Many local recreation departments and adult education programs have guitar lessons, often if you volunteer to help with office stuff, you can take a class for free.