Hi Linda, welcome to the Community, enjoy the ride
Hi Linda, welcome to the community. Justin’s Song Lessons on the website have a lot of information to help you get beyond the simple strumming level.
Thank you.
I just have to find them!
Ah ….I see your tag took me there! Thank you.
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@Treespirit Linda, the songs are organized by grade, but use the classic beginner grade levels, so when you finish the chords in grade 2 (which you may have already learned) you should be able to try to play all the grade 2 and 3 songs. Justin gives a demonstration of the song at the beginning that may use more advanced strumming patterns and techniques and chord embellishments. The lesson introduces the chords and starts with a simple strum. By the end of the lesson you will learn how to play the version played in the introductory demonstration. Have fun learning songs. I think the songs lessons are one of my favorite parts of Justin’s website instruction.
Welcome, Linda!
Welcome aboard, Linda 
I would be so reluctant to get rid of my first guitar from half a century ago, even if I never played it again… a bit of glue will keep the pick guard down 