So useful! Thank you!

Hi all! I’m Kevin. I’m from Oklahoma. My work has taken me coast-to-coast only to return to a little town of 2,000 great people, called Hennessey. I’m 63, I’ve been a music teacher, pastor, businessman, salesman, energy efficiency consultant, and I’m published in three disciplines. I retired three years ago, but have returned to teaching because of a shortage of teachers. I currently teach 9th grade English and Science! I picked up the guitar nine months ago because I’ve always wanted to play guitar, but never made the time. Now, I’m wanting to learn fingerstyle because, as Allie points out, it’s simple, but draws the listener’s interest. Starting out, I need help with getting started on a useful pattern and ironing out how to smoothly mesh the pattern with chord changes. Thanks for including me. I look forward to being a productive part of this group!