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Now, on to today's episode.

If you play guitar, saxophone, trumpet, bass, or piano,

this episode is for you. On this podcast, we talk about jazz improvisation and things that

literally all harmonic and melodic instruments need to be doing to improve at playing jazz.

But inevitably, there are certain technical elements of each one of these instruments that do need to be addressed that will help you actually play jazz better.

So on today's episode, we're going to go through each one of these instruments.

We're also going to talk about the things that all of them need to do.

And if you're not one of those instruments, you're going to learn something here today as well.

So let's jump right into it.

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, what's up already?

Brent here from Learn Jazz Standards. We don't musicians just like you learn how to play jazz,

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

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