When I studied piano, it was no mystery why other pianists excelled more than I did: they practiced more frequently and intensely than me and most others in my program. Furthermore, while averaging 4 hours of practice per day without looking at their phones felt extreme for me, it was perceived as the norm for the exceptional players.
Exceptional actions
Exceptional actions
Exceptional actions
When I studied piano, it was no mystery why other pianists excelled more than I did: they practiced more frequently and intensely than me and most others in my program. Furthermore, while averaging 4 hours of practice per day without looking at their phones felt extreme for me, it was perceived as the norm for the exceptional players.