First things first - you need a guitar.
But make sure you get the right guitar. You should start by learning on an acoustic guitar and any respectable music store will have a good beginners guitar for around £100. Better still borrow one from a friend while you get started then you can invest in a better guitar once you know that your guitar playing isn't a new year resolution fad. You should start with an acoustic guitar because you can hear the strings clearly and you will know when you are playing the chords well. With an electric guitar you can sound good without actually playing accurately. On a classical guitar the notes always sound dead and lifeless in the hands of a beginner.
Secondly you need lessons
Well to be precise you need to learn a few chords and strumming patterns. Then while you are doing this you should follow a beginners guitar course. Doing these 2 activities together will introduce you to the wonderful world of guitar playing. The great thing about learning to play the guitar is that no one can ever take it away from you. You can pick up any guitar and just play. If you have an ounce of creativity you will be writing songs and making your own music just because you can play the guitar. To get to this point should only take a few months.
Thirdly - find someone else to practice with
Learning with someone else will make you learn a lot faster. You will have different strengths to your partner and will both improve by being a little competitive in learning new chords. If you know someone who can play well you could ask them for some tips. There is always something new to learn.
