I’m currently working on a short practice guide. The idea is to condense the most impactful things I’ve learned about organizing practice over 30+ years of playing and teaching, including working with well over 1,000 private students. It's not about specific exercises, but how to decide: • what to practice • how to divide your time • how to stay consistent even on short days • how to make sure practice actually moves you forward When it’s done, it’ll be a small downloadable PDF priced at $9. Before I finalize it, I want to make sure it addresses the real problems people have. So I’d love to hear from you: What’s the biggest issue you have when trying to organize a practice routine that actually gets results? Be specific. I’ll use your answers directly when finishing the guide.

This is the one you voted for — the epic interlude right before the solo in Yngwie Malmsteen’s “Magic Mirror.” (we'll do the bendy one next week) But here’s the deal:I’m not giving you tabs. Why? Because most of you will get the fingerings wrong, struggle more than necessary, and build bad habits in the process. Instead, watch the video lesson. I break down everything — exact fingerings, phrasing nuances, and key practice advice that’ll save you hours of frustration (and help you in other areas too). 💡 You can change the fingerings I suggest — but they’re not random. I chose them for a reason. So learn the logic before you improvise. 🎯 The goal? Eventually playing it at the performance tempo of around 150 bpm. But right now? Just aim to play it clean, at your current max tempo. If that’s 60 bpm — that’s still a win. This isn’t about beating anyone else — it’s about getting better than you were yesterday. The whole point of these challenges is to tackle something you wouldn’t have picked on your own… and come out better for it. ⚠️ And hey — do yourself a favor and don’t skip the lesson and then ask why it’s not working. That’s like assembling IKEA furniture without looking at the instructions and then blaming the shelf. 😅 Watch the video. Play smarter. Let’s go.

👋 Welcome! Introduce yourself and let us know what you're working on. This is where we kick things off and stay connected. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve been playing for years, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to share: - Your name (or nickname) - How long you’ve been playing - What you’re currently working on - Your biggest challenge right now - What you want to get better at 🎯 Bonus: Post a short clip or photo if you’re feeling brave! This space is also great for weekly check-ins — drop a note about your practice goals or what you’ve been improving lately. We’re all here to stay sharp and keep each other motivated. I want this space to be a positive experience for everyone so please have a look at this before posting: https://www.skool.com/the-practice-room/-/rules Glad to have you in The Practice Room!

This is a complete collection of focused, proven routines I’ve used with private students to build real technical progress. You’ll get immediate access to four routines: - Alternate Picking - Legato - 3-String Sweeps - 5-String Sweeps And as I create more, I’ll add them to the collection—at no extra cost. Right now, Skool only allows one-time purchases. Once they roll out subscriptions, this will likely shift to a monthly membership. But anyone who joins now keeps access for life. You’ll find it in the Classroom section.