Yes, it absolutely does stop. The more you play, the tougher your fingers get. Of course, if you go awhile without playing, the calluses will peel off and your fingers may hurt again, but not as bad as when you first started. You are using the muscles in your fingers in a new, and repetitive way....so that makes them hurt, as well. Time and dedication....takes that away.

Sounds like you love playing, so that is the very best thing. Just keep playing and soon it will feel so natural. Not that I am any good on the guitar, but I can do what I want with it....and it certainly entertains..ME...at least...LOL.

Have fun....and don't be afraid to just improvise....I learned alot just by letting what I hear in my head, flow out of my brain and into my fingers. Keep your guitar humidified and keep it in the case when the furnace is roaring this winter (can't remember where you live).....but here in Mi. that is very important to keep a guitar humidifier in the case with my "baby". Don't want it to dry out.....really changes the tone and makes it tough to keep a tuning.

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