Originally Posted by: Mr.Guitar!imagine the solo in your mind it's very good way, but if dont know some licks, solos, if you cant sing this...Trying to create the solo this way may be a problem for you

True, but if you don't know any licks and runs already and you think up something that sounds really cool to you, you will have your own original licks and will be creating your own unique style from the very beginning. This is what will make you sound different to most other players who practice the same licks as everyone else. A lot of guy can play Vai, Satch, EVH or Yngwie solos perfectly but they find it very difficult to write their own music because they are too used to copying rather than creating.

I love listening to great players but have no interest in being able to play their music. The one exception for me is 'No Boundaries' by Michael Angelo which I would recommend most guitarists look at, even if they don't like the style (download it for free on www.angelo.com). I think it's a great composition for practicing just about every technique ever created in a challenging way that involves the entire fretboard. It's also very clinical and not overly imbued with a specific style (no strong vibrato or unusual harmonics etc) so you won't pick up the hallmarks of another players style. That said, it's not for everybody (awaiting the Michael Angelo flames... ("he sucks!"... "that track blows"... "look at his hair!" :p )... I know, he looks like a goofball but he does play very well on this particular track!