How to memorize music almost instantly.

In this video I talk about how memory works, what knowledge and skills contribute to faster and more permanent memorization of music, and how to practice for better memory. I offer analysis of several passages of piano music and explain how I store them in memory, and what practicing approaches allowed me to memorize them in under five minutes. 00:00 Intro 01:11 Grouping provides context 02:37 Pattern recognition 04:35 Analysis - example 1 07:30 Analysis - example 2 09:25 Muscle memory 11:14 Structure 12:04 Rhythm, articulation, etc. 12:40 What to do after memorizing a piece 13:37 Dealing with memory slips 15:57 How to practice memory? 17:03 Specific memory tips