Get a guitar that feels comfortable to hold
Learn the names of the strings
Tune the guitar before playing
Hold the guitar properly
Learn how to place your fretting hand fingers
Practice pressing the strings firmly
Learn basic strumming with your picking hand
Start with simple open chords
Practice changing between chords slowly
Learn a few easy songs
Use a metronome to keep time
Practice daily for short sessions
Work on clean sound from each string
Learn basic finger exercises
Build calluses gradually
Keep your wrist relaxed
Watch your posture while playing
Learn how to read chord diagrams
Practice strumming patterns
Learn simple scales
Play along with songs you like
Increase speed only after accuracy
Check your tuning often
Clean and maintain your guitar regularly