This May Be Why You're Slow On Guitar (Patreon)

I've begun work on a new series about why some people are unable to get fast at guitar. So far I have 21 reasons. If you can think of more, please share in the comments!  

1. You don't push yourself.

2. You lack awareness.

3. You can't follow the rhythm/hear the beat properly.

4. You take too many shortcuts.

5. You take too long to increase the speed/repeat slow stuff too much.

6. You never experiment with different mechanics.

7. You're afraid to hit adjacent strings.

8. You use the wrong escape motion for certain riffs/licks.

9. The action on your guitar is too high.

10. You have too much of your guitar pick going into the strings (pick depth is too great).

11. Your gear isn't set up for playing fast – e.g. poor compression.

12. You're trying to play too fast too soon (e.g. trying to play 6 notes per beat when you should be playing 3 notes per beat instead).

13. You don't correct mistakes when they occur – you end up playing like slop and think the notes will magically start sounding better all on their own.

14. You actually practice for TOO long!

15. The strings on your guitar are too thick.

16. Your practice is unfocused – you're always jumping around from one thing to another.

17. You have genetic limitations.

18. You're impatient.

19. You keep trying to mimic the same movements of your different guitar heroes.

20. You're actually being TOO strict by trying to be midi perfect (you can't be a machine).

21. You're afraid to let loose and go for it!