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Gj

Your playing is great.........but I would have been more impressed had that been your own composition. I'm one of those guys who believes that it is a complete waste of time and effort learning other peoples solo's note for note. I dont think doing other peoples stuff breeds originality...........take the elements you like from it and try do your own thing....... Its sort of like owning a car you cant drive.
Dont get me wrong I love John Petrucci..............my point is find your own voice and practice the hell out of that.

 

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Mimick

The reason I said what I said was that I've seen a lot of great players who cant seem to shed their influences... If you cant you're in a tribute band of some sort..(not that this is a bad thing but if you are after originality). I agree its a good thing to learn licks(not solos) from your favorite players for technique........but its a double edged sword.