1. Memorize the five boxes of the Am pentatonic
2. Play one note at a time, in order, on beat
3. Play a sequenced pattern such as four notes-at-a-time pattern
4. Identify, at a minimum, the root notes of each of the three primary chords (or each chord) of the jam track to launch or land a phrase.
5. Learn expressive guitar techniques such as bending, slides, vibrato and more
6. Learn phrasing from your favorite musicians - even one phrase is just fine, provided you understand when (what beat - at a minumum - on a beat) to launch or land a phrase.
No need to play along (unless you want to). Just have a listen to the mental and methodology techniques discussed