I've been reading Learn Faster, Play Better by Dr. Molly Gebrian, which is based on neuroscience studies, and I was inspired by conversation in a different thread to start this one, because I like the subject and I am interested in more ideas.
For clarity, I believe that people are different, their goals are different, that this is both expected and ok, and that individuals should do whatever they want. I personally enjoy conducting experiments on my practice and figuring out what works best for me, so I love looking at my options.
If you're interested in sharing your experiences, please consider also sharing the context of what you're playing. Short beginner pieces like mine? Ragtime? Rachmaninov? Liszt?
What have you tried doing to bring a fast piece up to tempo that didn't work for you?
What have you tried doing to bring a fast piece up to tempo that DID work for you?