You can't go wrong by being able to read music and understanding music theory.
I don't know that many songs by heart. But put the music in front of me I can play most anything except the more difficult finger picking. I am learning that.
The theory allows me to hold my own at the local jams. I am able to play along with songs I have never heard or played. Because of the bit of theory I do know.
You are starting on a very rewarding journey.
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2007 Indiana Scout
2018 Indiana Madison Quilt Elite
2018 Takamine GJ72CE 12-String
2019 Takamine GD93
2022 Takamine GJ72CE 6-String
2022 Cort GA-QF CBB
1963 Gibson SG
2016 Kala uke
Dean A style mandolin. (Year unknown)
Lotus L80 (1984ish)
Plus a few lower end I have had for years
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