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Originally Posted by srick
Toby's post regarding learning a piece of music is probably one of the best summaries I have seen in ten years on AGF:
The process never really depended on your finger position or dexterity, it has always depended on your ears and brain.
Once you know where you want to go, you keep at it until your fingers can create what your brain hears. Learning to play guitar is all about setting up a feedback loop between the ears, the brain and the hands
Rick
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I can't comment on Toby's lessons, never tried them, but his comment quoted here has been in the back of my mind for the past few days. I find that intent listening, focusing on the music you're studying is just as important as anything else. In a certain way, it's also very rewarding because it deepens your respect and your understanding of music.
I like to listen early in the morning with my mind still clear before the day kicks in, and get some playing done too, it's a good moment to focus.