1. advantages
   1. flexibility
   2. quick capture
   3. non-linear
   4. easy
      1. editing
      2. notes
   5. interlinking
      1. of nodes
      2. between mindmaps
   6. visualisation
      1. adding colorful pictures
         1. helps retention
   7. structures
2. http://www.advancingmusician.com/mind-mapping-for-musicians/
3. goalsetting
   1. techniques to master
   2. songs to learn
   3. skills to develop
      1. synth programming
      2. how to write a press release for upcoming promo efforts
      3. improve listening skills via ear training
   4. developing playing speed
4. practicing
   1. practicing plans
   2. practice tracking
      1. observations
      2. diary
5. teaching
   1. teaching plans
   2. student progress tracking
6. repertoire
   1. songs mastered
   2. songs to learn
   3. setlists
7. wishlists
   1. equipment
      1. hardware
      2. software
   2. books
8. idea collection
   1. compositional ideas
      1. inspiring sounds/loops to use
      2. cool chord progressions
   2. lyrics - thematic topics
   3. projects to start someday
9. equipment
   1. tracking of
      1. serial numbers
      2. insurance information
      3. warranties
10. toolbox
    1. chord vocabulary
       1. open voicings
       2. quartal voicings
       3. upper structure chords
       4. polychords
       5. etc...
    2. arranging techniques
       1. constant structure
       2. 4 way close
    3. playing techniques
       1. for guitar
          1. alternate picking
          2. economy picking
          3. hybrid picking
          4. tapping
          5. etc...
11. to do lists
    1. project management
       1. overview of current projects
    2. best practice checklists
       1. what to take to gig
       2. back up recording projects
       3. what to do for a song mixdown