Foreword / Dr. Noa Kageyama
Section I. Brain basics. Good practicing and how it changes the brain ; Practice like a pro ; Use errors to your advantage
Section II. Using your time well. The fastest way to learn music : Take more breaks ; Can you learn music in your sleep? ; What's the perfect schedule of breaks? ; Be more consistent in performance ; Why exact repetitions may not be the best goal
Section III. The power of the mind. The power of mental practice ; Mental practice and the brain ; How to focus to play your best ; The most effective ways to memorize music ; Boost confidence in memorized performance
Section IV. Challenges specific to music. Improving rhythm and tempo ; Improving pitch and intonation ; How to play faster
Conclusion: Bringing it all together
