Hi Steve,

I have a tutorial called Seamless Chord Changes for Beginners that addresses exactly the chord-change issue you are talking about. Here is the link: http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=484

This may be a good example of how just one month of Full Access could give you a leg up in terms of learning some basic skills and techniques which you could then go on to practice on your own.

I also have complete tutorials in fingerpicking and strumming with a pick, both aimed at beginners. They might help answer a few of your other questions.

And of course, there are many many other great beginner resources posted by other instructors as well.

Just another two cents from me...so now we're down to $14.94?

Have fun - Lisa McCormick