And here's the regular-sized cut, too! (Patreon)

I Took a BREAK from Guitar... Here's What Happened

Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! https://vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-eller Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: https://www.patreon.com/BenEllerGuitars This wk, everyone who supports my channel gets access to a SUPER SIZED version of this video (over 35 minutes!), which features even more shredding, tips, exercises, and tricks! Grab last week's practice tracks at a variety of tempos, plus the midi tracks so you can build your OWN workout, PLUS the downloadable TABs here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/50395556 How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49828461 Snag your official Shred Till You're Undead merch here!!!! I'm so excited about getting some sweet merch made, i hope you all love it!!! https://vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-eller/ Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: https://www.patreon.com/posts/45181774 The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: https://www.patreon.com/posts/38535524 My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40492155 Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here as part of @Sweetwater Guitar Month!!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: https://imp.i114863.net/jxdA0 What happens when Uncle Ben takes his longest break ever from guitar?! We're about to find out! I spent 9 days in Mexico with my family, and you've got a front row seat for the first time i've picked up a guitar since i got home to Tennessee! You'll hear what i've retained, what i've lost, and how i plan to get back in shredding shape. Buckle up, its a fun one! PRS Hollowbody Piezo Axe FX 3 What do YOU do to get your chops back after a long break? Let me know in the comments!