Some great responses and loads to think about and digest (why haven't I found this forum before now!)
The reference to American Fingerstyle actually came from this forum where I found a thread from 2009 where someone asked for similar advice. He went back and forth trying to explain the style that he was trying to learn before 2 people pointed out that the style was American Fingerstyle. The video posted was of James Bartholomew which is why I thought it was American Fingerstyle, but I'll bow to your better knowledge.
I'll start going through the suggestions and see where it takes me, but one consistent theme is to accept the fact that I have to revisit the basics despite it feeling like an initial step back. thanks again for the great advice.
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