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Mar 29, 2024 11 min

My Most Embarrassing Moment Playing Jazz

from Learn Jazz Standards Podcast Hosted by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

In this Fast Track Friday episode, Brent shares a candid and humorous account of his most embarrassing moment playing jazz, offering valuable insights and lessons learned from the experience. Through this relatable anecdote, he underscores the importance of rhythm and time feel in jazz improvisation, emphasizing that impeccable note choices and musical knowledge can be overshadowed by deficiencies in rhythmic proficiency. Drawing from his own journey of improvement, Brent provides practical tips and exercises for enhancing one's sense of rhythm and inner subdivision. He also highlights resources available to Inner Circle members for further development in this crucial aspect of jazz musicianship. With humor and humility, Brent encourages one to embrace their weaknesses and work diligently to strengthen their rhythmic foundation, ultimately fostering growth and confidence in their jazz improvisation endeavors. Tune in to this insightful episode for a dose of inspiration and practical guidance on the road to becoming a better jazz musician! Important Links: Free Guide to learning standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way LJS Inner Circle Membership Listen to the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!

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In this Fast Track Friday episode, Brent shares a candid and humorous account of his most embarrassing moment playing jazz, offering valuable insights and lessons learned from the experience. Through this relatable anecdote, he underscores the importance of rhythm and time feel in jazz improvisation, emphasizing that impeccable note choices and musical knowledge can be overshadowed by deficiencies in rhythmic proficiency. Drawing from his own journey of improvement, Brent provides practical ...

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