Down Down Up, Up Down Up.

Down Down Up, Up Down Up. That's the strumming pattern that I'm teaching to Mick as part of his "Intro To Guitar" lessons. As would be expected, he's a natural. He takes direction well and is quick to pick up the little things that escapes most beginners. And as is HIS way- he's way too difficult on himself and doesn't give enough credit to himself when credit is due. I give him a week before he has a handle on it, a month before he nails it, and half a year before he starts a band of his own.