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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

The 6 Lies of Jazz Success

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

🗓️ 23 January 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Today, we're talking about the 6 lies of jazz success. Things that you've probably heard before are good things, but it turns out they actually aren't and could be holding you back from reaching your goals in your jazz playing, and becoming the musician that you want to be. So, let's get ready to do this. Pay attention and grab your notebook. In this episode: The 6 lies about jazz success and the alternative ways to turn it around Lie #1: Everything you practice matters Lie #2: ...

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0:00.0

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0:21.7

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0:29.5

That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes. Now, on to today's episode.

0:36.8

Today we're talking about the six lies of jazz success. Things that you've probably

0:42.4

heard before are good things, but it turns out they actually aren't and could be holding

0:48.7

you back from reaching your goals in your jazz playing, becoming the musician you want to be.

0:54.4

So let's get ready to do this.

0:56.4

Pay attention.

0:57.0

Grab your notebook and let's get started.

1:00.1

Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories, and advice for becoming a better jazz musician.

1:09.5

And now your host.

1:15.6

He's a jazz musician, author, and entrepreneur, Brent Bartstra. Hey, what's up, Rudy, Brent here from Learned Jazz Standards.

1:17.6

Who are musicians just like you learn how to play jazz all while shortening the learning curve.

1:22.6

No matter what instrument you play, thank you for being here.

1:24.6

I appreciate you listening to the podcast.

1:26.6

I never take you for granted. And of course, in return, I promise to deliver as much value to you as

1:33.2

possible during your time listening to this show today. Like I said, we are talking about the six

1:38.6

lies of jazz success, things that have been repeated time and time again, or thoughts that you may have,

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