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I just...suck.

I have to disagree with you on this.
If he doesn't know how to practice properly it is just wasting time.

Practice does not make perfect
Perfect practice makes perfect.

+2

Find a mentor / teacher / guide.

Learn NEW stuff all the time rather than playing stuff you already know how to do. Playing stuff you already have down isn't really practicing - it's wanking. It's good to warm up with and fun to do but won't get you any further than you already are.

Good luck.