hi corey, i just want to say that i was in a real bad place emotionally...i'm from south carolina but have been living in east germany for the past two years, and it's been rough...but i just signed up and your music has inspired me in a way i haven't been inspired in a long time.  thanks for that, and for being willing to teach and share your gift...that's great!  i'll be postin' a video soon...i spent the last few days getting the basic groove down and now i'm workin' on these licks from lesson 2.  take care!...oh, by the way, i have one question for you:  what kind of strings are you using on that parlor guitar?