Guitar is no different than any other instrument. You must learn the basics and then learn how to apply that knowledge. Yes Jazz Schools and programs will expedite that process. But they will not do the work for you. They may save some time, but it will still be a long hall.
Chords Understanding the nature and structure of chords is very important.
The more you know about chords the better off you will be. This is not to mention that you will eventually have to know about 26 different chord types and the various positions of those chord types for all twelve scale-tones. That s a lot of chords. Scales About a dozen varieties of scales are available for our utilization within the Western form of music. For openers, you will be required to learn scale positions and structures for Major, Minor, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th scales.