I'm sure some of you have played or at least know about Tiger Woods Golf video games.  I was fascinated by the power levels players in the game possess.  Example: A player's "Driving Distance" power level could be 95 out of 100 but his "Accuracy off the Tee" might be 75 out of 100.  

 

I like to apply that example to a musician's ability/powers.  Below is a list of things players need to be good at in order to become a great player on their instrument.  Together these parts make up the qualities of a good musician.  In the beginning player power levels will be low.  The goal is to improve each part everyday to become the best player possible.  

 

 

Characteristic Sound - - - - - - 

 

 

Attacks / Release - - - - - - - - -

 

 

Articulation / Slurring - - - - - -

 

 

Reading Skills - - - - - - - - - - -

 

 

Rhythmic Accuracy - - - - - - - 

 

 

Technique / Speed - - - - - - - - 

 

 

Intonation - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

 

Dynamic Control - - - - - - - - -

 

 

Flexibility - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

 

Range - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

 

Consistency - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

 

Phrasing / Musicality / Voice -