In the world of music instrument performance, it is well-known that one's skill is the product of their talent and practice. And since talent is more or less g

In the world of music instrument performance, it is well-known that one's skill is the product of their talent and practice. And since talent is more or less given, practice can be applied to overtake someone else's ability. Up until some limit of practicality :) And there are zillions of examples of practice, or "woodshedding" leading players to overtake those with inherited skill who don't practice. Really, it's all about momentum. Not practicing = no effort = no moving momentum = no growth = no movement. (