Thanks alot! Little did I know that an actual instructor would reply! I'm getting a little better at upstrokes, but I always feel the need to rush myself. I watched the whole beginners course before even picking up the guitar! I want to be like Malmsteen, Hammett, E.V.H., or my idol Dimebag Darrell, but I can't do that until I learn the basics. I will spend every chance I get on this site, and seeing as how I practice about 6-8 hours every day, I should have this down in no time! Thanks alot once again. I'll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks again!