A guitar teacher will be able to show you lots of tips and tricks to help you learn guitar much faster than just trying to teach yourself.
Choosing the right guitar teacher can be hard. You will need to find a guitar teacher that lives near you and is experienced enough to improve the skills you already have. If you are already a commensurate player looking to learn a new style of guitar you will probably need someone with far more experience than a total novice.
Be sure to read through the profiles of the guitar teachers available in your area.
Being able to play guitar well takes a lot of time, patience and effort. You should set aside several hours a week to practice drills and skills whilst combining private study and learning how to read guitar tabs (musical notation) with your private guitar lessons.