I've read couple threads that I was really glad I saw, I've been playing everyday for hours, and I have a bad habit of when I can't seem to get a certain part right I take it from the top and play the whole solo over instead of isolating the part where I have a problem with. I've been braking this habit but I still find myself doing it. I have to say now that I do it less I see my progression a lot quicker. And I've learned a few lessons here and I still go through all of them every time I practice and I've found that when I set out to practice a specific piece, for instance I'm on a black sabbath lesson now, and I hear it all coming together quickly but I get tired of practicing. So.... I strat practicing another tune or technique and when I come back it just feels like its closer and easier. And makes practicing less... Uh what's the word? Boring I guess. And it's more fun. I've been playing all day today so much material. And I feel like I got a lot of quality practice in today.

Along with the lessons at gmc im jammin this, for those who haven't heard it in awhile such a great tune.
http://youtu.be/nhe1SuBGkiA

This post has been edited by dcz702: Apr 15 2013, 08:28 AM

Hey mate, can you please re-post the embedding? It doesn't appear ...

that's great about your practice breakthroughs! I find the same thing myself, that I want to go back and run a whole solo or tune when I get stuck, but it's much more beneficial to focus in on a few tough sections and get them down, rather than try to run the whole thing. As well, taking a break from material and then coming back, even the next day, can often produce solid results as it gives your brain, fingers and ears a chance to digest the material that you've learned in the previous session. Great way to go about things, glad it's paying off for you!

Don't know why but when I post links from my ipad or iPhone using the insert it will not show unless I'm on my ipad or iPhone. Guess I just have to do links instead of insert if I'm using a tablet. Staying at the girls house tonight, away from my computer

It's great to read this mate! You finally have found the way to make practice effective and funny. Well done!
And thanks for that amazing BS live video.

No problemmo mate, I've seen it now

You can use studio recordings from artists to your benefit in a LOT of ways I will shoot a video for you with some of the stuff that I have in mind, stay tuned this evening

Cool thanks cosmin ill look out for it.

Everyone has strategies for keeping on track with practice. I like to time my sessions and split them up into 45 mins per topic

Here ya go mate!

Good ideas on the video Cosmin...interesting threads like this help everyone continue in their own personal quests.

Thank you man! Hope this will spark some interest into further exploring the endless possibilities that the musical world has to offer

thanks for that cosmin!
very good idea that im going to start on tomorrow. im a big maiden fan and i know lots of the rythm for their tunes. so i know the key center to those songs. being a fan of maiden and practcing in this way will maybe help me write music in the sound and style of one of my favorite bands. ill post when i come up with some ideas
thanks again

Please do man I'd be happy to know I could help!