Just started module 1.

Even before I came here I've noticed that I don't hold my pick the same way as most people. I hold it with the pads of my index finger and thumb. When I look at video's everyone else seems to hold it against the side of their index finger.

So I've started to hold my pick the same way as Pebber does in the video. It feels a little awkward to me, especially at the bottom strings, and also Strumming chords. (Especially the up strokes)

Even though I feel a little clumsy with it right now I can see the advantage of it. I would always hit my strings flat with the pick and I just never seemed to progress past a certain speed.

Since I'm making the effort to change something that I've done for a long time I want to make sure I am doing it correctly, and not trading bad technique for a different bad technique. So I want to know about what kind of angle I should have when my pick hits the strings? Should I use a lesser angle when I am strumming chords than playing notes? And should I try to avoid resting my hand anywhere on the guitar or strings?

Ultimately, I'm sure, the best thing for me to do is to take my time and just keep at it until it begins to feel natural but I would like to get some advice so that I avoid any pitfalls I may not be aware of.