You can learn about the fundamentals of superlearning in this interview with the field’s pioneering researcher Professor Anders Ericsson:
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/truth-talent-professor-anders-ericsson
Then there is more about the applications of accelerated learning to music in this interview with world-leading expert “The Learning Coach” Gregg Goodhart, with whom we developed the original Musical Superlearning course:
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-learn-like-a-genius-with-gregg-goodhart
Here are some of the key publications in the scientific literature:
• “The Role of Deliberate Practice in the Acquisition of Expert Performance.” Ericsson, K. Anders, Ralf Th. Krampke, and Clemens Tesch-Romer. Psychological Review 100.3 (1993): 363-406. Print.
• “Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise” Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool, Eamon Dolan Books Paper (2017). Print.
• “Unleashing Talent” Iznaola, Ricardo., European Guitar Teacher’s Association (UK). Guitar Journal, No. 5. Cockfosters, UK. Web, 1994.
• “What Makes a Musician” Posner, Michael., European Guitar Teacher’s Association (UK). Guitar Journal, No. 5. Cockfosters, UK. Web, 1994.
• “Talent Is Overrated” Geoff Colvin. Portfolio (October, 2008). Print.
• “Talent Development vs. Schooling” Bloom, Benjamin S., and Lauren Sosniak. Educational Leadership. 39.2 (November. 1981): 86-94. Print.
• “Brain Changes in the Development of Expertise: Neuroanatomical and Neurophysiological Evidence about Skill-Based Adaptations.” Hill, Nicole M. and Walter Schneider. The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance. Cambridge, 2006. (653-682). Print.
• “The Talent Code” Daniel Coyle. Bantam (April, 2009). Print.
• “Development and Adaptation of Expertise” Zimmerman, Barry J. The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance. Ed. K Anders Ericsson, Neil Charness, Paul J. Feltovich, Robert R. Hoffman. New York: Cambridge, 2006. (705-722). Print.
• “Neuroplasticity: The Brain’s Ability to Change Itself” Thompson, Gary. Lukenotes 14.2 (2010). Print.