Originally Posted by: sir_path

Great suggestion Jeff! I am using the strap when I sit as well but I may need to readjust it to get just the right slant and tilt of the body and neck. I think I am also going to get a stool to play on. Right now, I am sitting on our sofa and find that I am settling into the cushion. maybe causing poor posture/positioning. Thanks for the tips guys. I will keep practicing...still building calluses as well.

I used to sit on the sofa very early on (we'll just say years ago when I first started playing) and wish I had known this. Now I have a dedicated chair/barstool made for guitar/music, but for several months I would sit on the end of a very heavy coffee table to have a stable platform. The sofa was too soft and I kept hunching over to compensate. The strap is a good idea as well as you can get it to the right spot every time. Good luck in reaching your goals.