think it’s essential for musicians who also educate, to regularly challenge themselves and force themselves to drink from the fountain of spontaneity. Really get back to the rawness and immediacy that the fear of not knowing exactly what to do can inspire.– mg

"The famous Hungarian and Slovak gypsies have a centuries old musical tradition. The colorful folk has brought forth numerous excellent instrumentalists, notably violinists. They learn to play much as an infant learns to walk - without teaching methods, lessons, or drills. No written music is used. The youngster is merely given a small fiddle and allowed to join the gypsy band. He gets no explanations or corrections. He causes no disturbance, for his timid efforts are scarcely audible. He listens: he tries to play simultaneously what he hears, and gradually succeeds in finding the right notes and  producing a good tone. Within a few years he has developed into a full-fledged member of the band with complete command of his instrument.

by Leonard Duetsch