Thanks for the encouragement. I need it. Yes working through the core learning system level 1 on chapter 5 (Playing full chords) lesson 1 (1: Full Chords Group 1: A, D, and E). Calluses are building up. First couple of weeks felt like the my fingers had cuts on them not so much anymore though. I have tried to take it slow and really concentrate on getting it each time. I can play Jingle Bells and the sample riffs covered so far pretty much in my sleep but having a tough time with these new chords.