Quote Originally Posted by mandocello8 View Post
downside. amplifier amplifies all the mistakes louder.
Good one!

Quote Originally Posted by mandocello8 View Post
no missing notes, zero mistakes, etc is the result, not the goal. like in cooking, you start with perfect ingredients, a time tested recipe, follow it carefully in a clean well equipped kitchen, result is a perfect feast. alternatively, one could start with a goal "I will cook a great meal!" then proceed with whatever components, a recipe from a google search, cleaning the kitchen and sharpening the knives postponed for later, while chatting with 10 friends on facebook. goal good, but good result unlikely.
The goal is to play good music.

Like you say, it's not likely if one ignores the musical basics, including accuracy in playing.