Hi my name is also Dave
it says you joined in 2009 so you've been sleeping
I too tried the introduction lessons on Jamplay and Fender
Just different ways of doing things
Maybe a bit of style over substance but all their tutors follow different formats so hard to find one you can stay with.
Trying to get you on to riffs and songs before your ready and felt a bit overwhelming.
Joined GT in May and have enjoyed all of it.
The structured courses do suit me as a beginner
I enjoy flitting round all the courses on the Channel even if a tad advanced for me
The Friday facebook specials by MIke Olekshy cover a whole range of topics and levels but very much include the beginner.
Don't forget the toolbox, often overlooked.
Enjoying everything so much I went and bought an acoustic to go with my electric and I even have a ukulele coming at xmas