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Now, on to today's episode.

If you've been at this jazz thing for a while and would consider yourself in the intermediate notes. Now, on to today's episode. If you've been at this jazz thing for a while and

would consider yourself in the intermediate range as far as skill level as a jazz musician,

you've likely come across roadblocks in your playing and have felt like you're stuck on a plateau,

like you're just not improving the way you want to. Well, I've certainly felt that way many

times in my playing. And I've noticed with my students in my courses and my inner circle members

that I hear the same things over and over again when it comes to frustrations from intermediate

players with their jazz playing. So in today's episode, I'd like to share with you the top

three roadblocks

that I hear about and give you one thing that you can do for each one to start moving past

those roadblocks so that you can move up in your jazz playing and become a better jazz

improviser. All right, let's do this thing. Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories, and advice

for becoming a better jazz musician.

And now your host, he's a jazz musician, author, and entrepreneur, Brent Bartstra.

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