For this week's episode I'm doing something I don't normally do - reposting an old interview. In fact, I don't think I've ever done it before.

The reason I'm doing it is that so many of us make resolutions at this time of year to practice more, play better or just improve on our instruments. My guest in this interview has some wonderful advice on all of those things.

My guest for this one is Josh Turknett, author of the fantastic book 'The Laws of Brainjo - The Art & Science of Molding a Musical Mind’.

Josh's book is all about how our brains work and, specifically, what that means for learning to play an instrument (any instrument, not just banjo). It's crammed with interesting stuff but, most importantly, with practical advice on what we should do when we practice.

Josh covers how we can train our brains to learn a new skill, why how  we practice matters just as much as how much we practice and, crucially, what the ideal length of a practice session should be (I think you'll like the answer!)

If you haven't heard this, it's a real must listen. If you have, it's worth listening again (I did just that, which is what reminded me it's such good advice and why, ultimately, I'm sharing it again).

Stuff covered in the episode

Josh's site - Brainjo Academy

Josh's Book - The Laws of Brainjo

Josh's Better Brain Fitness podcast

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