I need to find a teacher and start doing classical stuff again. There is definitly a big difference in the guys who have studied classicaly.
Find one as soon as you can man. I found a teacher who is focused on sight reading and theory as it applies to guitar and piano so i will be getting both. I am really excited at this. It costs a pretty penny but i ain't married and i can afford it.
You can always tell when someone is classically trained AND has the benefit of being able to play those "phat" chords and whatnot. Their sound will be pure, their technique perfect.
One of the biggest reasons i am even getting a teacher is so i can meet other musicians and see other influences.