You’ve heard that practice makes perfect. But what exactly is good practice, and how does it work to create tangible results? In terms of music, we can think of practice as a constant balancing act between artistic expression and scientific rigour. To help us understand this, there are two concepts that are useful to examine — one from neuroscience (myelin) and one from psychology (flow). Both of these concepts come together to form an actionable process known as deliberate practice.MyelinIf ...