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Why Your Path Matters | Brainjo Bite

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Brainjo Bite: Why Your Path Matters

Success in learning to play the banjo is determined not by talent, but by how we go about learning. 

In this Brainjo Bite, we'll dig into the neuroscience behind WHY the path we take matters so much. 

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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.

Check out the Brainjo course for CLAWHAMMER banjo

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How Do You Play Faster? (Brainjo Bite)

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Can You Practice Too Much? (Brainjo Bite)

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5 Ways To Crush Stage Fright

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3 Keys To An Effective Practice Session (Brainjo Bite)

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Brainjo Bite: How Much Should You Practice?

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Brainjo Bite: Why Am I Terrible Today?

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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

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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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Occupation: neuroplastician

Gender: Male
Age: 46

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Cedar Mountain L4, Cedar Mountain J200. Dan Pennington tubaphone, Mike Ramsey white laydie, homebuilt special, bob thornburg gourd, Terry Bell Boucher minstrel banjo, deering goodtime special

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Mike Seeger, Mac Benford, Tommy Jarrell, Kyle Creed, Fred Cockerham, Hobart Smith, Mississippi John Hurt, Paul Brown, Doc Watson, Norman Blake, Earl Scruggs, Tom Adams, Will Keys, Camp Creek Boys..

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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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