Originally Posted by: JeffS65Something to keep in mind, when you learn another's solo, you are playing their timing and sense of melody and not your own. That means it will never be as note perfect as the originals.

This is part of the reason I'm investing time to learn other solos. I want to expand my own timing and sense of melody. Often I find combinations of things I would never have thought of myself.

You are right that the amount of time you have to invest in learning has a big bearing too. Realizing that helped with my motivation because it helps me keep my expectations of myself realistic.