Originally Posted by: caponi14
It's just that i get double the frustration with it now that im already so fast with my own style.[/quote]
Fair enough, but if you want to learn something new you are going to have to go through the learning curve necessary to get there. We've all been there. I was an accomplished rock & blues player when I decided to learn solo jazz & classical. It was like going back to 1st grade! :p

It was very hard, sometimes frustrating, sometimes fun, but also worth it to me in the end. In your first post you said:

Originally Posted by: caponi14
I wonna try play some things where i only use alternate picking (some real shredding) but are having a very hard time doing it.

So, you are thinking about doing it. But, of course, you don't have to do it. I am only saying if you want to do it, those tutorials & a lot of frustrating practice are what it takes to achieve that playing technique. :)

So when you ask:
[QUOTE=caponi14]Will it even be worth it for me if i practice this shred stuff..?