I just joined the forum a couple weeks ago and I'd say I'm pretty new to the guitar. I'm one of those guys who learned something that sounded like the intro to "Stairway to heaven" back when it was still on a record. Jump forward 25 years and I buy a guitar, for x-mas, and now I'm determined to learn. So a beginner, yes. But I could still remember a couple chords believe it or not.
I believe I'd agree to pick a lesson with no bar chords. I'm starting with the current song and I am definately hung on the bar chord
Some of the folks here have forgetten how uncooperative those fingers can be, ESPECIALLY ON THE RIGHT HAND, but I'm sure feeling your pain.
Best of luck, lets give it a year then cycle a tune and get a "freshman class" jam posted.
Mike