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Bonafan1
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Bonafan1
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07/07/2013 9:34 pm
okay - one of those questions there may not be a "right" answer to but it's driving me crazy so I'll put it out there. I feel a bit lost and am struggling with how to approach my guitar practice.

After a year+ of playing I could essentially stum basic versions of tons of songs. Also had some exposure to theory and could play most of the common scales. Took a new job last November and pretty much put the guitar down.

Really want to get back into it but not sure of my game plan/approach etc. Memorizing songs from tabs or even the song lessons here isnt really what I want. But realistically I don't think I can really commit what is necessary to master scales, playing by ear, learning to play lead etc.

If I were to play 30 minutes, 5 days a week any suggestions on a practice approach or regimen? Is it as simple as 15 minutes learning a song and 15 minutes on a more technical aspect of the guitar? Is that really enought time to "get better" with my technique? Other ideas?