Originally Posted by: Douglas ShowalterThe key to remember is that your hands are doing something they are not used too. How often in your life have you ever held anything in the position by which you hold the guitar?[/QUOTE]

Very rarely. Definately feels awkward and unnatural for the most part.

Originally Posted by: Douglas ShowalterYou are teaching yourself brand-new muscle memory that you have never done before. Finger wise, the soreness will fade; as playing the guitar is much like being an athlete. At first your body needs to adjust, and than with time it simply becomes a part of your routine and feels more natural.

Awesome, I really do appreciate the insight you've presented to me Doug. Now I'm starting to get the picture now.

So metaphorically speaking, like an athlete, I just have to condition myself mentally and physically ( fingers/hand/arms,etc)?



[QUOTE=Douglas Showalter]We all start on the same journey. Best of luck and remember to always fall in love with the process.