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Dear @Loraine, I am sending thoughts of caring and emotional healing to you. I appreciate your generous heart that you have shared in the forum and I think the caring you have showed is evident in these many loving responses. You and your mom are in my thoughts. May music be a balm to help you be in the moment with whatever you may be feeling. Andy

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Sweet, @BAM!! Sounds like a great vacation enhancer and a lovely time! I am happy for you!

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Dear @Rick91k, Mazel Tov! I am very happy that you found such a great guitar that will be your companion on this great road we are traveling on!

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Dear @jcf – I feel your pain – literally. My life experience is that whenever I learn a new physical activity, whether skiing, typing or playing guitar, I always start by using too much muscle. In time, as I develop skill, I reduce muscle effort. Not to sound bombastic but from a neuroscience point of view, new neural pathways form in the brain to support the new behavior – takes a little while. In short, hang in there – it will get better. And my fingers are doing better, both in terms of accuracy and reduced discomfort.

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That’s great, @Jon_M!

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Hi @Cadgirl! I can relate. I appreciate your sharing.

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Sounds great, @ted_h! Good rhythm, clear picking, and it looked like you were enjoying yourself!

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Dear @RudyB, I am so glad you are enjoying your progress! Sometimes I think there may be too much premium on speed. Personally, one reason I like to play slower is that I get to appreciate the beautiful tone coming from my guitar.

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Dear @Ted_D – sounds like a big win! Welcome back!

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Dear @acousticim, congratulations on your 30 days – sounds like you approached this with gusto. I am glad your wife is doing so well after her cancer treatment. Best, Andy

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Thanks, @Cadgirl – having a guitar out is a good idea – I actually do that at work and practice some old challenges when I am in a boring Zoom meeting and I only need to 1/2 listen

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Thanks, @Carl1909, for the support – much appreciated

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Thanks, @Bill_Brown, for sharing your routine!

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Great to learn your experience, @That_Guy – thanks!

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Thanks, @Bill_Brown for all your encouragement and support!