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Time and time again, I have sabotaged my true

potential as a jazz musician. And many times I've looked at other musicians and thought to myself,

well, I'll never become as good as them because I'm just not as talented as them.

And many times I've told myself, well, my brain just doesn't think this certain way,

and therefore I'll never be a great composer.

I'll never be as good of an improviser.

I'll never be able to memorize all that music.

Many times I have stabbed myself in the foot because of my limiting beliefs about my

musicianship. And my friends, today's episode is all about facing ourselves in the mirror and asking

ourselves what limiting beliefs do we

have about our jazz playing? Because they are what are holding us back from becoming the best

musician we can possibly be. Let's dig 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, everybody?

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