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5 Reasons You Should Use Alternate Tunings

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Brainjo Bite: 5 Reasons You Should Use Alternate Tunings

Think alternate tunings are more trouble than they're worth. Well think again!!

 

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About the Author

Dr. Josh Turknett is the creator of the Brainjo Method, the first system for learning  banjo that incorporates the science of learning and neuroplasticity and specifically targets the adult learner.

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Check out the Brainjo course for FINGERSTYLE banjo 

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Should You Look At Your Hands When You Play? (Brainjo Bite)

Sunday, February 21, 2021 Add Comment

Drinking Beer and Playing By Ear (Brainjo Bite)

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 2 comments

How To Play 2 Finger Thumb Lead in 7 Essential Steps: STEP 3

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How To Play 2 Finger Thumb Lead Banjo in 7 Essential Steps: STEP 2

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How To Play 2 Finger Thumb Lead Banjo in 7 Essential Steps: STEP 1

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

How To Play 2 Finger Thumb Lead Banjo in 7 Essential Steps: a crash course for the total beginner

Thursday, March 26, 2020 1 comment

Laws of Brainjo: Seeking Imperfection

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How To Play and Sing, FINGERSTYLE Edition: "Goin' Down That Road Feeling Bad"

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How To Play and Sing, FINGERSTYLE Edition: "Nine Pound Hammer"

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Laws of Brainjo: Should You Learn Multiple Banjo Styles?

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How To Play and Sing, FINGERSTYLE Edition: "Aint Gonna Work Tomorrow"

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How To Know If You're Getting Better, part 2

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Classic Fiddle Tunes on the Banjo #1: "Boatman"

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How To Know If You're Getting Better (Laws of Brainjo, Episode 33)

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Classic Fiddle Tunes, Introduction: Solving the Fiddle Tune Challenge

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The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 32 (The Most Important Skill You Probably Never Practice)

Monday, September 17, 2018 1 comment

The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 31

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The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 30

Monday, February 19, 2018 3 comments

The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 29

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Occupation: neuroplastician

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Age: 49

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Lover of all things banjo. One half of the Georgia Jays (thegeorgiajays.com). Founder of Brainjo, the first music instruction method targeted at the adult learner and based on the science of learning and neuroplasticity (more at aboutbrainjo.com).

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