This week’s video was captured with my Meta glasses as I walked through how I practice using Bach’s Prelude No. 5 in D major as a playground for better habits.
We often reflexively jump back to the beginning when we make a mistake—but that reinforces the wrong parts of our muscle memory. In this lesson, I show how to:
Isolate the problem area (not the whole piece)
Practice the before and after context
Rebuild fluency by expanding outward, one measure at a time
Only return to the top after stitching things back together
This isn't just a classical music tip—it’s a core principle for jazz players, improvisers, and anyone trying to play with intention.
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