You should aim to play a piece accurately and with musicality before moving on, possibly setting performance or recording goals to enhance your learning experience.

The main topic today is about knowing when to move on from a piece of repertoire or an exercise you're working on.

Choosing repertoire that is too difficult can lead to frustration; it's important to select pieces that are appropriate for your skill level to ensure consistent progress and a sense of achievement.

When practicing fast passages, thinking of them as a single goal rather than many notes makes them easier to execute.

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.

Treat the musical phrase as a path from point A to point B, which simplifies the playing process and allows for a more relaxed approach.

Understanding the musical gesture you're searching for helps prevent getting bogged down by minor details, allowing you to grasp the bigger idea of the piece.

When performing, it's essential to determine what you want to express and adjust the tempo accordingly to fit that idea.

Phrasing is essential when playing a passage, and I personally enjoy incorporating phrasing into my performance. When playing fast scalar passages, focus on the overall crescendo rather than each individual note, as the first note should not be accented but rather serve as the beginning of a crescendo leading to the theme.