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From Dread to Anticipation: Ken Lloyd on Playing Music Under Pressure06 nov. 202600:27:56

"I always knew I wasn't good enough to do this. I'm the impostor." That's Ken Lloyd on stage fright from the inside. For fifteen years he dreaded every show he played, even though he plays far more accurately at home. In this conversation, he tells me how he went from dreading shows to looking forward to them.

Mentioned in this episode

  • Ken and his wife's band, Bear Creek Wilderness: https://www.reverbnation.com/bearcreekwilderness

More from Josh

  • What kind of performer are you under pressure? Find out your type with the free Pressure Profile (3 minutes): https://performanceneurology.institute/pressure-profile
  • Lose Yourself, my six-week program for musicians who want to enjoy playing with and for other people again, starts November 14. Enrollment is open until Wednesday, November 11: https://performanceneurology.institute/lose-yourself/cohort
  • The Genius and the Impostor (book): https://geniusandimpostor.com
  • Institute for Performance Neurology: https://performanceneurology.institute
  • Join 45,000+ readers of my free newsletter, Brains, Banjos & Beyond: https://joshturknett.substack.com
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainjojosh

Theme music by Julienne Ellen: https://julienneellenmusic.com

 
Pressure is Trainable, with Aryna Sabalenka's Coach Jason Stacy27 oct. 202600:54:37

When someone asked Aryna Sabalenka how much breathing work she did with her performance coach, she said, "Oh, I don't know, not really much, really." In fact, they'd been doing it since day one. That coach is Jason Stacy, who works with elite athletes, coaches, and executives, and he's just written a book called The Pressure Code.

In this episode:

  • Why you don't rise to the occasion, and what happens instead
  • The two places that shaped Jason during the years he was living on the streets
  • What Jason does in the hours after Aryna Sabalenka loses a big match
  • The match a player won by showing zero emotion, and what it did to her opponent
  • How to help your doubles partner on a big point, before you say a word

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Theme music by Julienne Ellen: https://julienneellenmusic.com

 

 

 

 

 
How Ron Ruiz Rewired His Brain at 7002 oct. 202600:44:02

For more than sixty years, Ron Ruiz stuttered. It shaped his school years and kept him from flying for the airlines. Through decades of therapy, the advice he kept hearing was to accept it. Then, after he retired, Ron started learning the banjo, and that showed him firsthand that his brain could change.

So at seventy, he took one more shot at his stutter. Nine months later, he says it's gone. In this conversation, Ron takes us inside the head of someone who stutters, including the moment he blocked at an airport ticket counter right after three weeks of intensive speech therapy. He walks us through the program that finally worked for him, and we talk about why that program has so much in common with what helps a musician play what they know when the pressure is on.

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Music by Julienne Ellen. 

Your Inner Critic Is Not Reality24 sept. 202600:04:04
 

Banjo player Bennett Sullivan was sure he'd ruined a Broadway show with one flubbed intro, and the research on how audiences actually hear our mistakes explains why almost nobody noticed.

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Theme Music composed by Julienne Ellen (@julienneellencomposes)

He Played Broadway And The Opry But Still Felt Like a Fraud04 sept. 202600:40:54

Bennett Sullivan has played banjo on Broadway, at the Grand Ole Opry, and on the Poker Face soundtrack. By any measure, he belongs on any stage. And for years, he couldn't convince himself of it.

In this episode, Bennett is honest about the gap between what he's accomplished and how it's felt from the inside: the comparison that made him great and got in his way at the same time, the night on Broadway he was sure he'd ruined the show, and the shift that finally let him get out of his own way, which turned out to have almost nothing to do with the banjo.

If you've ever been good at something and still felt like you were about to be found out, this one's for you.

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It Started With a Banjo: The story that changed my life14 août 202600:07:10

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The Making Of A "Natural" (Bryan Sutton)24 juil. 202600:14:44

Bryan Sutton is one of the best flatpickers alive, and like most great players, he'll tell you the guitar just came naturally to him. In this follow-up to my conversation with Bryan, I dig into what's really behind the making of a "natural," and what it means for you. 

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How 3x Grammy Winner Bryan Sutton Gets Out of His Own Way07 juil. 202600:50:39

Bryan Sutton is a three-time Grammy winner and one of the most-recorded session guitarists in Nashville, with credits from Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift to Dolly Parton and Doc Watson. Yet, he's driven home from sessions convinced he'd never work in the town again.

In this conversation we get into how he built his playing growing up immersed in the mountain music of Western North Carolina, why performing under pressure is a completely separate skill from playing well, and the mental shift he uses to get out of his own way.

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The Genius Arc: How Nelson Dellis Beat the Panic Before His 6th Title26 juin 202600:11:29

In this Genius Arc breakdown, Dr. Josh Turknett takes the story of Nelson Dellis — 6× USA Memory Champion and author of Everyday Genius — and runs it through the Genius and Impostor framework from his book. You'll see how a man who says he "truly would have said my memory is average" built a championship-level skill from scratch, why five titles still couldn't stop his body from going into revolt before the sixth, and the reset that let him step on stage as "the most chill version of myself I've ever been." It's a clear, worked example of how capability is built, how pressure hijacks it, and how you get it back.

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Music by Jullienne Ellen (@julienneellencomposes)

How 6x Memory Champion Nelson Dellis Built His Memory From Scratch19 juin 202600:37:08

Nelson Dellis can memorize a shuffled deck of cards in under 30 seconds, and he's won the USA Memory Championship six times. But he didn't start with a special memory. He built it from scratch, and he's adamant that nobody wins a memory competition on natural talent.

In this conversation we get into how he actually trains, how watching his grandmother's decline from Alzheimer's set him on this path, and what it would take for you to build a memory like his.

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Music by Jullienne Ellen (@julienneellencomposes)

Introducing Performance Neurology12 juin 202600:07:04

Dr. Josh Turknett — neurologist and author of The Genius and the Impostor — introduces the show, the field of performance neurology, and the two forces inside every brain: one builds everything you're capable of, and the other spends your whole life trying to convince you it isn't there.

In this episode:

  • What performance neurology is and how it differs from clinical neurology
  • What's happening in your brain when you collapse under pressure
  • Meet the Genius and the Impostor: the part of you that learns, and the voice that narrates your life
  • What to expect from this podcast

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Why Anyone Can Play Music21 mars 202500:14:52

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

Brainjo Bite: Why Perfect Practice Is Anything But Perfect27 sept. 202400:14:54

The book: "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

Brainjo Bite: The Real Reason We Practice28 mai 202400:13:02

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

Brainjo Bite: How To Learn Like A Champ20 mai 202400:08:44

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

Brainjo Bite Is Playing Music Hard?05 févr. 202400:11:08

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

Brainjo Bite: The Myth About "Discipline"18 nov. 202300:12:23

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

Brainjo Bite: Stop Comparing Yourself15 oct. 202300:06:26

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

Brainjo Bite: 5 Strategies For Achieving Your Musical Goals28 août 202300:13:34

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

Brainjo Bite: Can Music Save Your Brain?07 août 202300:21:26

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

Brainjo Bite: Should You Learn Multiple Styles Or Instruments?03 juil. 202300:14:43

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

Brainjo Bite: How Good Should You Get?05 juin 202300:16:44

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book "Anyone Can Play Music: Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo"

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

27: Learn Songs Or Learn Skills? (Brainjo Bite)26 mai 202300:09:45

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

26: 5 Mistakes Of Beginning Musicians10 mai 202300:15:22

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

25: The Brain Of A Master Musician07 mai 202300:17:43

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

24: 3 Ways To Use Your Recordings04 mai 202300:12:37

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

23: Why You Hate Your Recordings01 mai 202300:12:28

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

22: The Creator Vs. The Critic28 avr. 202300:15:26

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

21: Learning What Can't Be Taught27 avr. 202300:11:46

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

20: Stop Comparing Yourself25 avr. 202300:06:26

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

19: How To Start Improvising24 avr. 202300:23:51

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

18: The Illusion Of Expertise21 avr. 202300:12:40

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

17: How To End Frustration For Good.18 avr. 202300:10:21

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

16: How To Use The Tetris Technique14 avr. 202300:10:19

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

15: How To Break A Bad Habit10 avr. 202300:17:45

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

14: What You Can Learn From Child Prodigies07 avr. 202300:12:20

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

13: 6 Tips For How To Practice More03 avr. 202300:16:28

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

12: How Many Songs Should You Learn At Once?31 mars 202300:11:01

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

11: What Song Should You Learn Next?25 mars 202300:11:58

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

10: How To Remember The Songs You've Learned21 mars 202300:14:40

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

9: Why You Path Matters: a demonstration18 mars 202300:12:28

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

8: Why The Path You Take Matters15 mars 202300:14:37

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

7: 5 Ways To Conquer Stage Fright (with science!)10 mars 202300:33:00

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

 

6: 3 Essential Ingredients of an Effective Practice Session08 mars 202300:21:26

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

 

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

5: How Much Should You Practice?01 mars 202300:13:28

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

4: Why You're Terrible Some Days22 févr. 202300:13:40

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book  The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

3: Have You Stopped Getting Better?15 févr. 202300:13:42

For more on how to apply neuroscience to practice smarter, check out the book The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind

To learn more about music courses based on The Brainjo Method, head to brainjo.academy

2: Why It's Great To Be A Beginner (Brainjo Bite)08 févr. 202300:14:31

For neuroscience-based musical instruction for banjo, piano, fiddle, and ukulele tailored for grown-up brains, go to brainjo.academy. 

Click here for the bestselling book, The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind. 

1: Drinking Beer and Playing By Ear: an unexpected connection! (Brainjo Bite)01 févr. 202300:12:41

For neuroscience-based musical instruction for banjo, piano, fiddle, and ukulele tailored for grown-up brains, go to brainjo.academy. 

Click here for the bestselling book, The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding A Musical Mind. 

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