Written in partnership with the Banjo Hangout, the “Immutable Laws of Brainjo” is a monthly series on how to apply the science of learning and neuroplasticity to practice banjo more effectively – these are also the principles that serve as the foundation for the Brainjo Method for music instruction.
(RELATED: The Brainjo Method forms the basis for the Breakthrough Banjo course. Click here to learn more about the course.)
9 Ways to Practice Smarter – free book and video
The “9 Ways to Practice Smarter” is a collection of 9 essential ways to get more out of your banjo practice. Click the button below to download the book, along with access to the full video.
Now Available! The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding a Musical Mind book
The bestselling book “The Laws of Brainjo” (a compilation of the articles listed below) is now available. Click below to check it out on your favorite book retailer:
The “Laws of Brainjo” Table of Contents:
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- Episode 1: The First Law
- Episode 2: How To Get “In the Zone”, and Why You Want To Be There (Part 1)
- Episode 2: How to Get “In the Zone”, and Why You Want To Be There (Part 2)
- Episode 3: The Easiest Way to Get Better
- Episode 4: Failure Is Not An Option
- Episode 5: How Much Should You Practice?
- Episode 6: When Should You Practice?
- Episode 7: Mind Over Matter
- Episode 8: The Secret To Staying Motivated
- Episode 9: The Meaning of Mastery
- Episode 10: The Timeline of Mastery (and the roots of improvisation)
- Episode 11: How To Build An Improvisational Brain
- Episode 12: Is It Safe To Use Tab?
- Episode 13: The “Labyrinth” Practice Technique
- Episode 14: The Secret To Playing Faster
- Episode 15: The Secret To Memorization
- Episode 16: How To Scare Away Stage Fright
- Episode 17: What Progress Really Looks Like
- Episode 18: How To Accelerate Your Progress 10-Fold (while practicing less), part 1
- Episode 18(2): How To Accelerate Your Progress 10-Fold (while practicing less), part 2
- Episode 19: The Perils of Confusing Style & Technique
- Episode 20: 5 Reasons Why Your Playing Has Stalled
- Episode 21: How To Break The Tab Habit
- Episode 22: How To Use The Banjo To Slow Down Time
- Episode 23: Feeling Your Way To Banjo Mastery
- Episode 24: Banjo Lessons From Steve Martin
- Episode 25: The Advantages of an Adult Brain
- Episode 26: To Become An Expert, Stay A Beginner
- Episode 27: 3 Reasons Why Banjo Playing Is Great For Your Brain
- Episode 28: Why Anyone Can (and should!) Learn To Play By Ear (part 1 of 3)
- Episode 29: Why Anyone Can (and should!) Learn To Play By Ear (part 2 of 3)
- Episode 30: Why Anyone Can (and should!) Learn To Play By Ear (part 3 of 3)
- Episode 31: How To Cross the “Gap of Suck”
- Episode 32: The Most Important Skill You Probably Never Practice
- Episode 33: How To Tell If You’re Still Getting Better
- Episode 34: How To Tell If You’re Still Getting Better, part 2
- Episode 35: Should You Learn Multiple Banjo Styles?
- Episode 36: Seeking Imperfection
