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Q As far as memorizing goes, do you think all students should memorize all works in their repertoire? My teachers had me play every one of my pieces until they were memorized. Is that a good thing?
A All students are different, so no one principle holds absolutely for everyone. That being said, I do believe that for most students at the elementary to lower-advanced levels, some pieces should be memorized and others studied and played with the score (learned up to tempo, and performed appropriate character and musical understanding). Generally what happens is this: elementary to upper-intermediate students who take the time to memorize every piece studied gain ...