Sandeep Dahiya

3 to 6 months minimum. If someone is offering you a crash course in guitar playing, he is lying. Your first 6 to 18 months. After six months, you should start to feel comfortable and know your way around a guitar. You might not be busting out amazing solos quite yet, but you've mastered the basic chords and you feel comfortable playing.

Yamaha 310 is the best guitar for beginners.

other brands that you can consider getting are epiphone and fender.

There is no reason an electric can't be the first instrument for a beginner. In many ways, it may even make the learning process easier. Electric guitars are best for players who know they want to play rock or metal.

Yes. You can appear for practical exams conducted by Rockschool UK or Trinity college, London.