bravo on learning the guitar on your own! i too am self-taught. just like my daddy :)

it’s always important to learn the basics & proper technique, of course. but personally, i think there’s something special about people who are naturally gifted at certain things…especially the quirks they possess that differentiate themselves from those who have studied that craft. i know a pianist, for instance, who’s never taken a class in his life & knows nothing about proper music theory or reading sheet music. but he can play ANYTHING by ear (from old cartoon & video game themes to pop songs to jazz classics). some of his more emotional ipromptu pieces have even driven me to tears, they’re so brilliant!

anyway…just like you, i’d like to learn some proper guitar basics. but the beauty of music is, as long as it sounds good, why worry? haha. cheers!