This might not be the answer you're looking for, but if you ever want to learn to play the guitar, Justin Sandercoe will take you from novice to expert for free

This might not be the answer you're looking for, but if you ever want to learn to play the guitar, Justin Sandercoe will take you from novice to expert for free at justinguitar.com. The way he teaches and structures his lessons will probably appeal to a lot of programmers. Also one of the nicest people in the world.