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Thank you! Yes, after reading other suggestions, I learned about the
stretching TAC class and went right over to locate it to get started. I
stopped playing for a several days to let my arm recover before
proceeding. It was strange because I easily play full basic guitar
chords and have never had this problem (C, G, E, A, D, F, the minors,
etc., though I don’t bar – something I need to learn. I am also a piano
teacher, which involves stretching fingers to reach extended chords on
the keyboard. However, the wrist is positioned comfortably over the keys
and not reaching from behind, like guitar). I don’t know what it is
that is tripping me up while trying to gain these first TAC video
skills, but I’d like to develop this ability. In the big picture, I
decided to slow down, per recommendation, and located a You Tube
instructor another TAC student mentioned that seems to lead her
students, step by step, into these exercises. From there, I am slowly
working into expanding my ability into what Tony is presenting. The
stretches are helpful, I am having fewer problems, and I am only playing
TAC’s first videos for about 5 minutes at a time, several times a day,
rather than sitting down for longer sessions (as a musician who plays
multiple instruments, it is easy to play a couple hours without a second
thought, so this experience was kind of unexpected – not that I played
the TAC exercises for that time. I was getting about 10 – 15 minutes
before I had to stop). My biggest concern I learned from forum comments
was that Tony’s videos will disappear in 30 days. If I am taking it
slower, then that means I will potentially miss out on content, which
makes me bummed. I wanted continued access to the current content for
later, as I go through this slow-start process. But my health comes
first. I guess it is what it is. I thank you for your concern, sharing
your story, and passing on sage advice. I appreciate it. And thank you
to the others who nudged me into discovering a different direction. It really helped.