I've been on Guitar Tricks since April...Love the site. I am an accordionist with a Klezmer band and have been involved in music since I was 12 years old. Just bought a nice Takamine Classical Acoustic and having a great time. Not easy starting a new instrument when your almost 71 years old. Old age causes some problems. My left should is painful and I think it's because of having to develop holding it in a new position. Same thing happened to my right shoulder and collar bone when I started tuning pianos about 12 years ago. That pain left me and I hope the pain in my left shoulder leaves with more practice. Been to several doctors and a physical therapist. They all seem to think I have some soft tissue inflammation. Anyone else...even those younger and just starting...having the same type of problem?

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