In order to play the guitar, stuffed bears must graft dexterous human fingers atop their furry nubbins. Make glorious music that makes inanimate objects jealous with today's Groupon: for $50, you get one month of guitar lessons (a $75 value), including all registration and materials fees (a $50 value), at The Rhythm Factory in Meridian (a $125 total value).

Jonathan Page of The Rhythm Factory has been instructing eager guitarists on plucking, strumming, and all frets in between for nearly four years. With training in a system devised by the Berklee College of Music and a history of performing in bands and on stage, Jonathan can tutor pupils of various ages and skill levels. Classes occur once a week in half-hour sessions, incorporating music theory, technique, and proper guitar-smashing form. Check online for lesson availability, then grab a nonliteral ax and prepare to learn all about this popular but challenging instrument.