A. Build speed and precision with any technique

Find an exercise or a lick that you want to master. Then follow the steps below.

1. Find out how fast you are

What's the highest level at which you can play the lick or exercise without straining your arm or hand? Figure it out and write it down on your tracking sheet

2. Create your inlet

Set the metronome at a level 5-10 levels below your max speed

3. Decide how many reps

Decide on a specific number of repetitions you'll do before you move on to the next level.

4. Practice and move to the top

Practice the lick or exercise at the first speed level. Then, when you've done all the repetitions, move the metronome up one notch. The difference in speed should be almost unnoticeable to you. Then continue until you reach your maximum speed level.

5. Increase the power

If you do not surpass your previous speed level, you should 1. Go back even further on the metronome and start slower or 2. Increase the number of repetitions you do on each level. If you hit a plateau in your development, try doubling the numbers.