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The Biggest Challenge In Jazz I've Ever Faced
Learn Jazz Standards Podcast
English - January 22, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MB - ★★★★★ - 446 ratingsMusic Commentary Music Education How To jazz jazz standards jazz improvisation jazz theory jazz solo jazz guitar jazz piano jazz saxophone jazz bass jazz trumpet Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this podcast episode, Brent addresses a question from David Garcia about his biggest challenge in jazz. Brent candidly discusses the significant obstacle he faced throughout his jazz journey—the fear of sounding bad.
He emphasizes how this fear, rooted in concerns about ego and judgment, can impede progress, hinder creativity, and diminish the joy of playing music.
Brent shares his personal experience of gradually overcoming this challenge by adopting a growth mindset, embracing mistakes, and focusing on the joy of the musical journey. He highlights the importance of mindset in jazz and suggests that at least 50% of playing music is about cultivating a positive and growth-oriented mindset.
Brent concludes by encouraging musicians to equally prioritize their mental well-being alongside technical proficiency in their musical endeavors.
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