Here we go again. Focus on longer flowing lines and connections this month. Also working on technique and speed. First up is a blues etude. Rod Elias had me write out some etudes using constant 8ths or 16ths back in the day, so I am revisiting the idea. Rob Easley · Jan2021 BluesEtude Rob Worked a lot on connecting material, and pushing my upper speed limit (which breaks on 8th notes at 220). This next clip is a D minor vamp and I am trying to run one line direct into the next. Rob Easley · Jan2021 Connect Lines Rob Here are a few of the connecting licks McLean: Blues for Wood McLean: Blues for Wood Langley: Cheesecake Masakowski: Tino's Blues Masakowski: I'll Pass Next up is a picking Etude by Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs). Skipping strings has always been a sticking point for me (and all guitarists). This is a focused, neo-classical etude that targets this issue. Alternating picking throughout makes is tough. Final...