My Beginners Courses have you using a pick partially to help your hand learn to develop aim when going for the string or strings you want to hit. Using a pick opens up a lot of cool sound and rhythm possibilities that are simply different (not better than or worse than) things you can do with just your fingers on the strings.

i would recommend using the pick for the exercises in the course, but as the others said, feel free to simultaneously explore additional techniques that feel or sound more true to your heart.

The pick is a good tool to know how to use, but it’s it doesn’t end up being your favored technique as you become more advanced, that’s perfectly fine.