Say you want to learn to play an instrument just for the fun of it. Say you don't have the time, resources or commitment to receive music lessons. What are you going to do?
TEACH YOUR OWN SELF!
That's what I did, and that's what hundreds of professional musicians out there do too. Where there's a will, there's a way; and with today's internet and vast resources, it's so easy to teach yourself by going into sites like songsterr or ultimate guitar. These sites are literally idiot-proof. Add a bit of common sense and research on the web, as well as maybe buying a few books like "Guitar For Dummies" or "Music Theory For Dummies" and you'll be on your way to learning the fundamentals of an instrument.
Now, say you want to perform in a professional orchestra, or teach; then that's where lessons really payoff because you learn details you would otherwise miss. And these days, to participate in an orchestra (at least a decent or prestigious one), you have to be classically trained. The trick here is knowing how to read music. That's something that you would be surprised how many mainstream artists out there don't know how to do.
The musicians in rock bands are usually self-taught (unless you're a session-musician) and they only know how to read chords or tablature. Pop artists usually don't even write their own songs, let alone play an instrument. And don't even get me started on hip/hop or rap.
Pros. of teaching yourself:
1. Your way, your pace.
2. Stress-free.
3. Cheaper.
4. Looks better with everyone except music directors when you say you taught yourself.
Cons:
1. Takes more time.
2. You don't follow a rigorous schedule.
3. Harder to get a job at an orchestra or as a session musician.
4. You rarely learn how to read music.
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