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Now, on to today's episode.

Have you ever wondered if you are ready to go to a public

jazz jam session? Maybe you feel anxiety about actually doing this. Maybe this is a big goal for you.

Well, in today's episode, I'm going to go over a checklist in an order of things to do when thinking

about whether you are ready to go to a jazz jam session

and of course actually going through with it. 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. Hey, hey, what's up everybody? Brent here

from Learn Jazz Standards. We're at musicians just like you. Learn how to play jazz all while

shortening the learning curve, no matter what instrument you play. Welcome to another

episode of the podcast. So psyched to have you here, whether you're a first time listener or a long

time listener. Now, whether you're in either of those camps, one thing that I do know is that many

of you have a goal of playing at jazz jam sessions or at least feeling more confident when you

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