Dave Matthews Band Watchtower backing track. Slow tempo then changes up. Nice to play over. Trying for melodic ideas then more dynamism in the fast section. Any tips welcome. Trying to vary phrasing a bit. Not all eighth notes. Conscious of losing the time a little bit when trying fast picking….but maybe get away with it? Link to backing : https://youtu.be/fUS-x5mdOzE?si=JbeoKAY09jHCy2e7

I recently picked up three or four new blues licks, and in this short (1:24) composition, I tried to use them all, mostly focusing on one particular lick per verse. It doesn't quite sound like a blues solo to me, it sounds more like an exercise, but I can't seem to get it to sound more interesting, and frankly I've played it so many times that it's too boring to work on anymore. Looking for feedback on any of: 1) technique that stands out as needing help 2) how to improve the composition to make it less boring 3) some alternative approaches for bars 9-12 of each verse 4) anything that strikes you as notable

Thought I’d kick off some feedback. Trying to mix up these rhythm figures and stay in time! Alesis drum machine blues setting. Definately shuffle to my ear. 100bpm. Bit slow? Trying for staccato using some left hand muting. Didn’t try the rake, which is a nice technique, so maybe cover that again for me Ben? How are you muting? Close up might help.