Originally Posted by jppe
...I've found there's nothing like getting with a group who's ability is a notch above your own and hang as long as possible. This has worked very well for me in the past...
+1. That's been my "training program" so far...and so good. In fact, I'm going to kick it up a notch (to steal a phrase) in the next week or two with a faster group one night a week. I'll probably get dropped but I'll keep trying until I can hang with them.
I just got the Friel book from the library. I dunno...looks a bit too serious for a type-B guy like me.