who would like to get good should memorize the fret board is because it allows you to play create chords in different shapes, find notes in different areas of the neck and allows the guitanstto familiarize and open up to playing in different parts of the neck. Meror zation of the fret board is also very baneficial in soloing and improvising, Memorizing the fret board only will help you. “Jam with other people with different styles and techniques” You will not believe how much your guitar playing will improve when you jam with other people. If you ever feel like you are reaching a "plateau" (you feel like youre not getting any better) in your playing, jamming with other people will definitely open you up to new tips and tricks. There's always something to learn from someone else that plays guitar no matter how good or bad they are. Also, everyone's individual style is different and the more open minded you are to other styles, the better player you will become. “Listen to new types music and try to play it” | knowit's hard, just force yourself to do it. When all else fails go back to the basics of music. A great way to do this is to listen to some classical mus c for inspiration. Elton John is an amazing musician and he says whenever he reaches a dul moment or block in his playing, he refers back ta church hymns that he leamed when he was younger.