Welcome to episode 43 of the LJS Podcast where today we are asking the question: why do we play jazz? It&apos;s the start of the year 2017, and it&apos;s always good to center ourselves and remind ourselves why we play the music we do. Podcast host Brent Vaartstra tells the story of his jazz journey. Listen in! Important Links: <a href='https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/'>LJS Inner Circle Membership</a> <a href='https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/op/learn-jazz-standards-the-smart-way-podcast-funnel/'>Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way</a>Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: <a href="https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/">Get 50% off your first month!</a> Want to get your jazz question answered on the podcast? <a href="https://www.videoask.com/fcgv29wn0">Click here.</a>

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The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!