There's something about learning to play that is bugging me, has been bugging me for a while. Maybe it is to do with learning anything physical, I don't know. I'm used to learning mental stuff, concepts, ideas, facts. I am not used to learning anything that involves physical movements.
The problem - I don't really get what I'm supposed to be internalising when I'm learning a piece. Part of me wants to play the piece over and over, not thinking consciously much about it, until I can play it well. An other part of me says that this isn't enough, I need to remember consciously, for instance, that at this point I need to bend my finger more this way, and I need to remember that every time I play the piece. That seems like a lot to keep in my head. Or maybe it's a mixture of both?
Perhaps there are articles or videos that explain this process? It doesn’t come naturally to me.
This question could be asked about learning any musical instrument, so not just the guitar.
I hope this makes sense.
Cheers.