How to get better at playing guitar....without playing one

[Mailman86]

Bear with me while I explain the nonsensical subject title.

I've had my electric guitar a few years now, but I've only really started to learn play it properly the last month or two so I am still very much a beginner. I have a one to one tutor which is all well and good and when I am at home I practise as much as I can.

Now the point of this thread. I have a lot of quiet time at work and a lot of free time sat on the train to and from work where I can't actually practise on my guitar. What's the best way to spend this spare time to help me improve, but without actually playing? As I learn mostly from material from my tutor, I don't really have a lot of stuff to read through. I bought a guitar magazine today, but that's not going to keep me entertained for long. I already listen to a lot of music as well.

 

[Mailman86]

Learning music theory sounds like it would be a good idea. Can anyone recommend me any books that I could get that wouldn't bore me to tears? Any websites as well so I can get started today?

Also is there a good way I could train my ear instead of endlessly listening to different random notes and trying to guess them?

 

[Mailman86]

I bought a few of the bestselling music theory books from Amazon (guitar specific and general ones) so we'll see how that goes.

I wish I could take an instrument on the train/to work, but I think I could just about get away with a book at work so I can't do that. Wouldn't want to annoy commuters on the train either with me practising.

I'll take a look at Guitar Pro as well as that could be useful in the future once I am comfortable with the basics.

Thanks for all the other suggestions as well. I'll take a look at them too.