Whatever helps you get over that initial hump of pain and frustration is a great asset to use. I've found when learning guitar (and therefore music), that any

Whatever helps you get over that initial hump of pain and frustration is a great asset to use. I've found when learning guitar (and therefore music), that any holes you encounter seem to get filled in later; at one point or another. Surrounding yourself with enough resources to close these holes is only good for you.