... Preparing Much (perhaps Too Much) Repertoire, Simultaneously

The much-criticized former average completion, in my opinion, was preparing exactly for this... arriving on a certain date with a portfolio of pieces that is hallucinatory in quantity (and difficulty).

That being said, it is a matter of method, organization and availability of time

I agree with ttw !

I agree too!

I am very happy that you agree .... but

> method

Which one?

> organization

Exactly what I am lacking, how do you organize yourselves?

A typical day?

Thanks in advance

Overall reading of all pieces. This way you can realize the difficulty and can divide them into high technical difficulty and low difficulty. If the problem is preparation time, it is always better to tackle the most difficult pieces, namely those that take more time. Divide your study day and dedicate more hours to the difficult pieces.

It is necessary not to take on too much at once, otherwise you will run into that type of problem you were discussing a moment ago, namely studying a lot and becoming even more confused.

Study a couple of pieces at a time; once completed, proceed with two others, but remember to re-perform the old ones already studied, at least once a day so as not to let them be forgotten, and dwell a little more on the technically most difficult points. By carrying out your studies this way, even your reading and memorization skills will increase and it will become easier for you to concentrate on a vast repertoire.

It is extremely important to know the pieces you are going to study. Listen to the greats, but do not let their interpretations become a model for you to follow, otherwise you will never have your own style but will be a copy. For this reason, sometimes it is even worth making mistakes. It is better to make mistakes than to fall prey to the emulation of the greats.

Hi, everything is very clear, I just wanted to ask one thing regarding the pieces to review at least once a day, in addition to those being studied. Given my limited time, for this quick review (to keep them fresh), is it better to do it slowly, at study speed with a metronome, or freehand following my inner ear? Thank you

Mental review is certainly effective. Fast review suggests and re-establishes the correct technical gestures for us. Slow review suggests and re-establishes all musical aspects, notes included. Always studying slowly, while thinking of "reviewing" the identified and acquired technical solutions, is not consistent. All movements chosen at speed may not occur during slowness, and vice versa. I suggest reviewing complex fast passages using the "stop" method that I have already described in other posts.