Wynton's 12 Ways to Practice
(马萨利斯的12条训练方法)
1. Seek out a private teacher.
2. Write out a schedule to organize your practice time and follow it every day.
3. Set goals to chart your development.
4. Concentrate when practicing.
5. Relax and practice slowly.
6. Practice hard parts longer.
7. Play with expression.
8. Learn from your mistakes, but don't be too hard on yourself.
9. Don't show off.
10. Think for yourself. Use common sense
11. Be optimistic.
12. Look for connections to other types of music or art and life.