Picks

Approximately 10. The have a way of disappearing. As for thickness, I would recommend thinner, approximately (0. 5mm) Thinner picks are flexible so the pick doesn’t get caught up in the strings. Overall, they are more forgiving.

Guitar Tuner

The best ones attached to the head of the guitar and work off the vibration from the strings. These are they “snark” types of tuners.

Tuning Apps. - work well are usually a free download for your phone. An example of this is “GuitarTuna”.

Metronome

Stick with the digital models, such as the phone apps or stand alone models. Metronomes really help timing and the difference can be easily heard

Music Stand

Manhasset ones are very sturdy but there are a variety of different ones at various price points.

Ring Binder

A binder to put all your work into. Learning the guitar takes time and if you just keep loose papers, you’ll be cheating yourself. Get a binder, keep you stuff in one place and you’ll have all the songs you know all in one place.

Extra Strings and Peg Winder

At least an extra full set and an few extra high E strings.

Keep the strings to a light gauge; Electric = 9-10; Acoustic = 11. The gauge number refers to the thickness of the high E or the thinnest string. Peg Winder is almost a must-have when putting strings on.

Guitar Strap

Helps the guitar sit properly on the student. Especially useful for younger students. Also helps in developing good posture.

Jam Buddy

Perhaps most important, find someone else who is learning guitar and get together.

Trade ideas. One can play Rhythm while the other tries lead. Can really help out in ear training.