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Most jazz pianists never find “gold” — not because they lack talent, but because they stop digging too soon.

In this episode, I share the story of a gold miner who spent years searching, gave up, and walked away just inches from the gold vein. The same thing happens in jazz: we move on too fast, overthink, and never go deep enough to master the simple things that actually unlock freedom.

You’ll learn how to shift from chasing new concepts to building mastery through focused repetition — and how the new Improvisation Goal inside the Proficient Jazz Pianist System helps you stay on the path until you strike your own musical gold.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why most students give up right before the breakthrough

  • How overthinking and distraction block real progress

  • Why repetition and simplicity create mastery

  • How to know when to keep going instead of moving on

  • The mindset that leads to long-term growth and confidence


The new Improvisation Goal officially launches this Black Friday inside the completely rebuilt Jazz Piano School platform.
You’ll get lifetime access to every course, future update, and all 12 improvisation levels.

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