Originally posted by fendermonkey77

1. Learn to read standard notation proficiently.
2. Build a foundation in Jazz.
3. Play some of Eric Johnson's stuff really well.

I think the first two are really intertwined, and as you go better in Jazz, your reading will improve (use some easy reading stuff but read read read, it comes fast if you have discipline)

AS for Eric Johnson, dang that's not an easy task...