Zammer - I use a practice loop - maybe 30 sec in length, with the pattern that I want to practice. It's likely a loop that I have recorded from one of the many Travis picking\fingerpicking lessons that I have listened to\purchased.
Then, I slow it down. Way down. Maybe 40-60 bpm. As I play along, I try to get the timing just right. You'll know it because you'll hear the sounds of your guitar and the recording beat in unison.
Here's the crux of it: just listen really hard as you play and be in the moment. It's not easy to hold that focus, but fortunately, you're building up muscle memory and that will start taking over.
It has probably taken me 2+ years to get 'okay' at this style, so be patient and keep hacking away. it makes a great long-term goal.
best,
Rick
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