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If you've been listening to the show for a while,

you know that I think a lot about practicing. I talk a lot about it because at the end of the day,

practicing the right way is really what's going to move the needle in our jazz playing. And that's

exactly what my 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing course is about. It's about focus, goal-oriented

practicing, working on the right things

in such a way that we get big results. But today, I have a very special guest on the show who is

going to talk about the neuroscience behind music learning. And it's going to blow your mind.

I know that I learned so much from this talk, and I don't want you to miss it.

So let's jump right into that. But before we do, let's cue the music.

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? In case you don't know who I am, my name is Brent. I am the

jazz musician behind the website, learn jazz standards.com, which is a blog, a podcast, and videos,

all geared towards helping you become a better jazz musician.

Hey, before I start, I just want to say thank you. I don't do this enough. And I just want to say

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