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I think he was self taught.

he never took singing lessons and he originally played guitar but he decided to play bass, i think he still takes lessons

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Elvis was taught by two of his uncles and the pastor of his church. He also learned chord technique from radio host Mississippi Slim.

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from books for self taught

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