Hi guys...I was not scared off. I just had a heck of a few weeks not much internet time. I am gonna try to answer some of the stuff I just read. I think it is cool for girls to play guitar too. I never really felt like a real musician just being a singer. I do now that I play guitar. As for my fingers. I have been playing long enough that they dont hurt anymore. And as far as long nails I am actually quite glad to have a good reason not to have to bother with all that long girly fingernail stuff anymore. OH hey I have a question for you guys. Have any of you heard of Dar Williams? I just learned on of her songs and it is really good. Oh yeah and by the way...I am not from Philly, I am from Harrisburg...