Learn examples in free time. Get comfortable with the fingering and picking motions before adding a strict tempo.
Build a targeted routine. Find your maximum comfortable speed with a metronome. Work on clean form at that baseline, then push 5–15 bpm higher to test your ceiling. Drop back down to correct any tension or errors.
Focus on efficient practice. Don't spend hours on tempos you've already mastered. Quickly identify your current threshold—that’s where real technical gains happen.
Cycle and evolve. Treat your routine like a workout. As an exercise becomes easy, swap it out for a new one to keep building strength and adaptability.
Progress, not perfection. Aim for overall skill mastery rather than spending weeks trying to make one single example flawless. Keep moving forward!