nose_bleed00, nice post. :)

Lots of great specific info that was all centered around a valid concept: the mental (thinking) process is just as important in focus on exactly what motions (the physical parts) need work in order to improve technique.

Also, good added points from Superhuman!

I just want to add a little bit more: no matter if you are playing slowly or quickly - play musical ideas. A fast run should be judged on the same standard of quality that a slow one is: does it add to the music?