Originally posted by OmegaMonster
Mt biggest problem as a guitarist:

I often find myself in a whirlwind of ideas. These times come and go a varying frequencies. The problem lies in the fact that when I start to write and I get stuck in a spot (blending the bridge to the chorus, making a riff less busy, changing the synch in one part or another, etc...) sometimes, I'll find it ideal to wait until the next day, or whenever, to finish it. I use this approach to make sure I don't rush a really good song that turns into crap because of my eagerness to complete it. So, the next day I'll pick up my guitar and sit down with the song and try to write. I find it incredibly difficult to "pick up where I left off". It's almost impossible for me to regain the mindset and level of inspiration that I had when I began writting. Don't get me wrong...I'll complete the song eventually...but, it usually sounds just like what it is: a compilation of two days work that were done with different inspirations and different viewpoints.

I feel like I have A.D.D. sometimes but, I know this isn't the case. At any rate, I don't know the methods to use to get back on track with a song...but, I've found one method that works sometimes...the tried and true method of "sticktuitiveness". Sometimes the riffs flow like a river. Other times the riffs sound like a 7 year old child wrote them...but, persistence has helped much more than dwelling on the issue.

I guess that's all from me. Best of luck to you guys...and remember...the shred is never dead!!!