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Thinking in Sound (The Value of Ear-Training)

What’s the glue that holds it all together?

What are we really working on every time we practice our musical instruments?

Why is it that having great chops at home does not necessarily relate to the gig?

How come things don’t feel right when I sight read?

Why can’t I play high when I improvise?

Or (and here’s a good one), how come my chops feel like shit when I play jazz?!?!

The answer my friends is …