The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding a Musical Mind
By Josh Turknett
- Release Date: 2020-03-03
- Genre: Music
Description
HOW TO MOLD A MUSICAL MIND
Anyone can learn to play music, and learn to play it well.
Being able to play music is not about talent. It's not about aptitude.
Being about to play music is not about the brain you have, but the brain you build.
Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age.
Yet, it doesn't come with a manual for how to make the most of that gift. Success or failures in learning to play music - or anything else - is driven by how we learn.
More specifically, it is driven by how well we engage our brain's remarkable ability to change itself.
The Laws of Brainjo is a compilation of articles about the fundamental principles of learning, an owner's manual for molding a musical mind. They are also the principles embedded into the Brainjo Method, a neuroscience-based system of instruction for learning to play music, at any age.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Josh Turknett, MD, is a board-certified neurologist, best-selling author, musician, Founder of Brainjo and creator of the Brainjo Method of instruction.
He also currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and Learning Engineer for humanOS, Head of Cognitive Enhancement for Nourish Balance Thrive, and President of Physicians for Ancestral Health.
He hosts the Intelligence Unshackled podcast, a show about developing and unleashing human potential through improving the health and function of the brain.
He is a frequent public speaker on topics including accelerated learning, neuroplasticity, brain health, and cognitive optimization in the workplace.
Reviews
The laws of brainjo
5By mgmnelsonI found the book to be excellent in helping to understand aspects of neurophysiology of the brains learning and retention of learning to play a musical instrument. Although I don’t play the banjo, I play mandolin and guitar, I found the principles discussed were equally applicable to my instruments of choice and I suspect any instrument. The concepts are explained clearly in language that is not overly technical or medical. The only area of concern would be some principles are repeated, albeit in a different manner, resulting in the feeling of a lack of forward progression. However, these areas are important and it could be argued that repeating them re-enforced them resulting in better retention for the reader. All in all, highly recommended for anyone, young or old, attempting to learn a instrument.
