Finding the right guitar can be hard. Knowing what accessories to buy with it can be even harder.

First off, I am not a salesman. I am not here to promote any particular product. I am however, a teacher, and I see new guitar students every day. I watch them struggle through their first chords and strumming patterns.

Over the years, I have begun to recommend certain accessories for every new student.

Some help you to care for your instrument, and some help you to learn faster.

Having the right accessories will make your musical experience much more enjoyable!

Get the most out of your guitar with these 6 must-have accessories…

1) A Tuner

This one should be fairly obvious. A guitar has strings. Those strings go out of tune.

Keeping your guitar in tune is absolutely crucial.

I would recommend a small clip-on tuner; you can take it anywhere, and you don’t need a patch cable for it to detect sound.

The material you are learning will never sound right if your guitar...

So we’ve gone over the 5 things to consider when you’re buying your first serious guitar. It can be a tough decision. If you’re shopping for an electric guitar, finding the right amp is just as important as finding the right axe.

The amp is what ultimately shapes your sound. There are thousands of variables in developing your sound. It’s important to find the right gear to get you where you want to be.

You want to find an amp that brings the best out of your chosen guitar. The variety of guitar-amp tone combinations is almost limitless, so try them all.

Okay, so you can’t try them all. Music stores will have a limited selection.

So here are five things to consider when buying your first serious guitar amp.

1) Tube or Solid-State?

It’s an argument that will persist as long as there are still guitar players. Tube vs. solid state. Which is better?

Most tube amp enthusiasts will say solid state amps don’t compare in terms of tone and quality....