Originally Posted by: RickBlackerPlay in the dark with the lights off. Focus.

That's a good tip. At first I thought it was a bit of a glib comment but then gave it some further thought and realised there was a good point in there.

It also made me think laterally and just today I turned the volume right up and played as softly as I could. It forced me to tiptoe around the fretboard with a much lighter touch and strum more carefully and gently. It really demonstrated how lightly it's possible to play! Maybe I won't always play that gently :D but at least I know I've learned a usefull lesson.

Anyone else got any useful input?? All suggestions are helpful.