This might be more appropriately posted elsewhere but here goes anyway.
I am a self taught guitar player starting around age 10. I am a formally trained trumpet player and was a top rated high school and college player.
I would rank my guitar playing skill as intermediate. I have played in rock and country bands in my early years and could handle most rhythm and some lead playing. It is many years later now and I mostly entertain family and friends with acoustic and vocals (and BIAB of course!). I do yearn to become a much better player and will have the time when I retire in September. I know that some of you are guitar (and other instrument) instructors. Reading today's post about how much time to practice lead to my posting this topic.
From my formal musical training I know how to and how much practice is necessary to obtain the goals that I have set: awareness and fluid use of chord variations in all positions; command of scales and scale modes; use of the aforementioned scales in improvisation; improve my use of dynamics and expression.
Do you believe that in my position you would seek an instructor if only to keep oneself focused? Or would you design your own practice plan and schedule and draw upon the vast amount of guitar instruction materials available on the internet?
I would love to hear your comments. I know that all of you have been where I am in your musical journey.

Todd