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hey all...

Well, between trying to get Carvin to acknowledge that I'm alive and getting a serious case of vacation bug, i've not spent much time thinking about and/or practicing. LOL

But I do have something amazing to report. Monday, I did practice (technique, ear, scales, etc). After my technique work, the metronome setting (106bpm 16th notes) seemed slow. I bumped it up to 125, and that speed seemed slow. I worked it all the way up to 150 bpm with 16th notes and was able to play at that tempo. Sloppy at times, but at tempo.

I've never been anywhere near able to play at that speed using 16th notes. So if you've been reading my blogs and saying "yeah right, i'm not going to practice slow to get fast - pedal to the metal baby - i'm going fast all the way", you now see what this type of practice can do for you.

Anywhoo - I've got to get ready for my next lessons and ponder my next steps in the Carvin situation. I'll try to post some goals tonight or tomorrow - I promise!