Many beginning guitarists are at a loss when it comes to changing strings, but this task is not as daunting as it seems and it is a nice opportunity to learn more about your guitar.
There is usually no need to change your strings unless one has broken, or you have an upcoming concert (in this case, new strings are always a must). If a single string does break, most of the time it is better to change all six strings rather than the one. More times than not, the other five strings lay around for six months, exposed to the elements and they become rusty.
As you change the strings take only one or two off at a time, dust near the bridge on the part of the body that lies under the strings and remove smudges on the neck that are exposed by the vacant string. with a slightly dampened non-abrasive cloth (water only please) then replace the string.
Don’t take off all six strings as the guitar was made to have tension pulling the neck and head and removing all strings removes this tension (the guitar will not implode or break if you have all six strings off, but in any case, it’s better to just do one at a time).
A picture is worth a thousand words, here are a few step by step videos on changing your guitar strings:
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