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Brainjo Bite: How Much Should You Practice?

Monday, April 12, 2021

Brainjo Bite: How Much Should You Practice?

How much should you practice each day?

What's the minimum of practice needed to get better?

Is it possible to practice too much? 

As usual, in this latest episode of Brainjo Bites we look to the neuroscience to answer those questions. 

 

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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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Brainjo Bite: Why Am I Terrible Today?

Sunday, March 21, 2021 1 comment

5 Reasons You Should Use Alternate Tunings

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

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Drinking Beer and Playing By Ear (Brainjo Bite)

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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

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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)

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The Immutable Laws of Brainjo: Episode 31

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Occupation: neuroplastician

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Age: 45

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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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