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Now, on to today's episode.

I've got a special guest on the show today who

talks about how he uses musical parameters in his jazz practice sessions to really level

them up, to really honing on certain elements to get the very most out of them. We're going to talk

all about that and more, but first 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.

What's up, everybody? It is Brent, the jazz musician behind the website, learn jazz standards.com,

which is a blog, podcast, and videos, all geared towards helping you become a better jazz

musician. I want to thank you so much for listening today, whether this is your very first time

or if you are a regular listener, I do appreciate it.

I don't take it for granted. And because of that, I have lined up a really great special

show for you with a special guest, Josiah Bornasian. He's a saxophonist, composer,

a teacher, really a brilliant musician. He also is a regular writer on the LGS blog. There's a lot of theory posts,

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