Any recommendations on lesson order? I find my self struggling on one lesson, then the next lesson would be much easier.
And for the lessons on solos, Should I be able to play each solo exactly as you can before moving to the next lesson? Or should I get to the point where I understand the chord changes and can play something similar (usually a little more basic) along to the backing tracks.
Personally, I think technique and theory should be practiced in a specific order, the other stuff I think is up to you to decide, it's about analyzing your goals as a player and identifying what you need!
Here is Tomo's comment:
"Thanks so much for subscribing to my Guitar Wisdom. If you don’t fully understand a lesson, you need to back up a few steps and look at earlier lessons. (If you are struggling with some element of technique, don't worry! Take your time, and you will get it.) Maybe you could start with the Theory and Foundation sections, moving back and forth between them. It’s all up to you.
"Your playing should be accurate and clean! Work on clean technique, precise rhythm and good time feel. Slow everything down and focus on quality. Try not to rely too much on backing tracks. To practice soloing, use a metronome and imagine the chord progression."
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I definitely understand the importance of repeating lessons! It takes me at least 2 or 3 attempts to really understand some of the lessons. Is it recommended to be able to play some of your solos note for note, or to understand the concepts and be able to play something similar following the chord changes with a metronome?
I was going through the lesson in order, I now see the "easier" lessons are in the foundation section and that helps a lot. Lesson 40 on Rhythm was super helpful. I definitely needed that lesson prior to attempting some of the more difficult funk lessons around number 20! I will go through the foundations section first then keep moving on.
Like Austin said. I'll add, focus on the fundamentals first and really get those down.
can't rush the fundamentals