You are very correct... In fact, Howard Roberts had a book out in the 80's called, "The Accelerator: The Theory-Fingerboard Connection" (by Howard Roberts, Charles Fechter, and Keith Wyatt). Charles ended up teaching the accelerator_ classes at G.I.T. (and later recorded a multi-part video series available in the library at M.I.). It discussed quite a good deal of information in regard to many Asian learning methodologies. When applied, they certainly do make a differenc The Praxis system guitar compendium The ultimate learning method for musicians how to unleash your hidden learning capacities in music Accelerating your learning curve Andrew wasson

1) before playing- figure it out 2) Go slow. Engrain the music 3) Use metronome 4) Record yourself daily 5) Use visualizaion