Today, Peter and Adam list off some habits you should avoid when soloing. Which of these are you guilty of?

7 Biggest Improv Mistakes You're Probably Making

1. Playing too much
2. Playing licks from the solos you've learned
3. Not playing confidently - tell your story!
4. Not listening to the band
5. Not hearing the melody
6. Not playing to your audience
7. Not knowing what came before

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