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I approached learning electric guitar similarly, with heavy emphasis on technique. Early on I really wanted to be able to play a jazz fusion style a la Allan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, Shawn Lane, etc. I got derailed for many years by a wrist injury, which has since finally healed, but in the meantime I got very into making electronic music. I'll never be the greatest guitarist ever but I'm good enough to incorporate some of my improvising into the electronic music I make and that's been really satisfying.

I agree that the same discipline applies to engineering, coding, etc. but the end result, creating beautiful music, is a unique feeling for me. It just seems more magical somehow. Good luck on your musical journey!