Before performing, I remind myself of the specific sections in the music that I need to focus on, which can be stressful.

I balance repertoire and technique in the same session, focusing on technical issues until I resolve them.

When I need to learn new repertoire quickly for tours, I focus on hitting the notes and playing the music, ensuring my hands are prepared for the technical challenges.

I separate practice from playing for enjoyment; mixing the two can lead to insecurities during performances, so I keep them distinct. When I practice, I'm problem-solving rather than just playing.

I use pieces to learn technique, but they also help in understanding music, allowing me to progress and play freely.

This exercise builds strength, even if I don't love it.

I prefer to warm up with easier pieces before tackling more difficult music to protect my hands.

The challenge is to make our models good enough and easy to use so that even non-expert musicians can find them genuinely musically engaging, focusing on generating interesting sounds rather than just melodies.

As we branch out into subjects like math and music, the biggest challenge is creating a learning experience that is as engaging and effective as our language courses.