i cant take guitar lessons so i thought that there might be some programs or videos that will help me. any suggestions?
It’s always best to have a teacher in the beginning. As already stated, this can help keep you from learning poor technique that can cause injury. That being said, there’s only so much a teacher can do.
I think of a teacher as being like a guide. A guide can show you the route to take, but he can’t make the trip for you. It’s up to you to make the trip (practice).
The site listed below will show some hand positions and that sort of thing and will help get you started. Good luck.