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I can't even begin to tell you how important it is to take lessons and develop proper technique right from the beginning...
I started playing when I was 13. I was a huge Van Halen fan (yes, it was the early 80's) and all I wanted to do was play songs. My dad set me up with lessons, but I didn't care about reading music or practicing scales, I wanted to play songs. To make a long story short, I had a great ear and could figure out most anything. When it came to jamming, my friends could improvise while I couldn't because I didn't know shit about music theory or what the hell key we were playing in. I also developed a lot of bad habits. I haven't played in years, but I still kick myself for being such a stupid kid. I should have listened to my teacher.
Don't worry about sounding just like your teacher. Take lessons, learn music theory, learn to play properly, and then develop your own style.
Hope that helps
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