Originally Posted by: snpfarm

Yep!! However, I'm all for someone showing me a better way to practice that will help me learn to be better.

You piqued my interest, and since I had some time, I took a look. I grabbed the "free" download (nothing is really free - I had to provide my email address) which discusses building muscle memory. The core of the technique is a structured approach to practicing chord changes at a slowly increasing tempo.

Using a metronome, practice changing from Em to A and back with each chord played as a whole note. Start at 60 BPM; gradually increase the tempo until you are playing at 120 BPM, always with each chord as a whole note. Then on to a different chord pair.

I doesn't seem like terrible advice, but it doesn't seem revolutionary, either? And I can see it getting fairly monotonous after a while. Still - always useful to have a new tool in the box. The metronome app on GuitarTricks thoughtfully includes a speed trial setting that might be a useful way to practice this.

=K