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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Dominating a Learning Mindset and Transcending Musical Limits (Feat. Kobie Watkins)

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

Music Commentary, Jazz, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Saxophone, Jazz Theory, Jazz Bass, Jazz Piano, Education, Music, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Solo, Jazz Standards, Jazz Trumpet, How To

4.8536 Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2018

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to episode 116 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on a very special guest, drummer, composer and teacher, Kobie Watkins. Kobie has played with the who's who on the jazz scene, and in this show, he shares his story and talks about his mindset of continuous growth and learning. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!

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0:00.0

This episode is sponsored by the Learned Jazz Standards Inner Circle.

0:03.8

If your goal is to level up your jazz playing this year and feel confident improvising over

0:08.5

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0:13.0

With monthly jazz standards studies, a library of powerful courses, and a vibrant community

0:17.3

of like-minded musicians, you're guaranteed to improve your playing every

0:21.7

single month.

0:23.1

Podcast listeners can get 50% off their first month when you go to LJSinnercircle.com.

0:29.5

That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes.

0:34.8

Now, on to today's episode.

0:36.3

This is the Learn Jazz Standards podcast, episode

0:38.9

116. Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories,

0:47.9

and advice for becoming a better jazz musician. And now your host. He's a jazz musician,

0:54.1

author, and entrepreneur, Brent Bartstra.

0:58.0

What is up, everybody? My name is Brent, and I am the jazz musician behind the website,

1:03.0

learn jazz standards.com, which is a blog, a podcast, and videos all geared towards helping you become a

1:09.9

better jazz musician. If you are into jazz and you

1:13.9

want to learn how to become a better player, whether you're a beginner just getting started out,

1:18.8

intermediate trying to improve, or even if you're an advanced player trying to get some

1:22.3

further insight, my friend, you are in the right place. Thanks for being here. Thanks for listening.

1:28.3

And on today's episode 116, I've got a killer special guest on the show.

1:34.6

It's drummer, composer, teacher, Kobe Watkins.

1:39.5

Kobe Watkins is really a powerhouse musician, really honored to have him on the show. He's played with

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