Peterson sells some good kits for beginners and they are a bit more comfortable to use than the Southord ones mentioned above: http://www.thinkpeterson.com/pic

Peterson sells some good kits for beginners and they are a bit more comfortable to use than the Southord ones mentioned above: http://www.thinkpeterson.com/picksets.html#LESS%20EXPENSIVE%20Pick%20Sets http://www.thinkpeterson.com/picksets.html#LESS%20EXPENSIVE%... Of course, its up to personal preference, they are both great brands.