ok so I got back from their practice where I pretty much stood around. he was trying to explain to me what he wanted me to do. he wants me to play with overdrive and play lead? I think it's lead, I'm supposed to be playing single notes and picking, not strumming, or power chords that compliment the acoustic chords being played. when I told them I didn't know any scales they didn't really care, they just told me to play around and find something that sounds good and compliments the songs being played, then they gave me some cds for me to play along to at home. hee hee. does anyone know any tips on tricking your parents into paying for lessons for you? lol