If we agree that music is an intellectual, emotional, imaginative, spiritual and, for the performer, a physical activity, then – in practicing to “perfect” a piece we need to include all these elements. Not only that, but there’s a time factor here. The teacher must help the student re-create someone else’s creative ideas BEFORE the flame of fascination dies out.
Download Carolyn Shaak’s top 40 Ways to Practice, which can be applied to any skill level.
Check out the Shaaks’ materials referenced in the article in their collection of printed and downloadable music!