Welcome Bill. You could not have joined a better site. Kirk's and other members lessons cover everything you need to know. Give yourself some time to learn. Start with basic chords and learn to find the melodies on the guitar strings. Anything that will develop your ear. Kirk's
Plane talk is a must. And no I don't get commissions. I just feel Kirk's generosity needs to be rewarded.
Theory is knowing about. Practice is knowing how.