I know a guitarist who's transgender. Most people know she's transgender, but what people talk about is her remarkable ability on anything that has strings. If you're good, you'll be accepted.

You may get some nasty comments on an online forum like this, where insecure idiots can hide behind their anonymity; but most folkies will accept you very well. But yes, you will encounter some prejudice - and there will probably be times when you yourself read prejudice into situations where there is none.

-Joe Offer-