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Having observed the playing of thousands of musicians

through teaching online with Learned Jazz Standards, I've found that there are, in general,

three different kinds of jazz musicians, and I'm wondering which one of them you are. So today,

on the podcast, we're going to talk about those three different kinds of jazz musicians, and we're going to dive deep into what the individual challenges are. So today on the podcast, we're going to talk about those three different kinds of jazz musicians,

and we're going to dive deep into what the individual challenges that you may face as one of

these jazz musicians and how to get to the next level at every single step. All right? Grab your

favorite beverage. Grab your favorite snack. 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, what's up for me? Brent here from learning jazz standards.

What musicians just like you learn how to play jazz all while shortening the learning curve,

no matter what instrument you play.

I happen to have you back here on the show today.

Now, if you are anyone really playing any instrument trying to play jazz, I can pretty much guarantee you that you

fit into one of these three types of jazz musicians. And the three types of jazz musicians are

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