Hi bluz47

It sounds like you're not holding the pick firm enough. You want to hold like anything else, and make sure it doesn't slip when you strike the strings.

It could also be that, you're strumming and digging too much into the strings.

This problem is a quick fix. I suggest watching this video in the fundamentals course: https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=22136&s_id=1777

Lisa will show you proper pick handling.