Why Your Guitar Solos Sound Lifeless

Why do some guitarists sound unforgettable?

The answer isn't better scales.

It isn't more theory.

It isn't more speed.

It's because they think like singers instead of technicians.

Today I'll show you exactly what I mean.

Playing lead guitar involves three stages. 

1. You first play to learn,
2. Then play to play,
3. Then play to play well with passion and authority.  

The problem is that many guitarists get stuck in the “play to play” stage.  They know generally what their hands are supposed to do, but that’s about it.  There’s no feeling, nothing particularly skilful about what is played, no passion, and no authority.  Even worse is that this stage opens the door for muddy leads, poor timing, and a robotic note selection.  

Colossians 3:23-24 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

This is a powerful verse with an eternal context and practical, real-world applications. 

Imagine soloing for someone, and without knowing anything else about you, that person can clearly see that you play the guitar with all your heart.  That by itself might be the best reward another person could give you.

Today, I’m going to reveal to you why your guitar solos sound lifeless and share with you the secret to memorable leads.