FREE PDF! Jazz piano gigs can be awesome, for musicians and their audiences. But sometimes problems happen: a bad mic cable, the wrong style of music, and all sorts of cringy stuff about pay, for starters. It turns out that a lot of problems can be prevented if you know how to prepare for a gig. Today, James gives you Seven Things You Should Do Before Every Gig. And in true JPJP style, it's a deep-dive, loaded with tips! Have you ever wondered how to prepare for a gig? How do you get ready for a gig? Whether you're new to gigging or experienced, step up your gigging game, with today's episode. FREE PDFs included! https:/www.legitjazzpiano.com/jpjp003 .

What is authenticity? Are you an authentic jazz pianist? What does it mean to play jazz piano authentically? What are we being authentic to, anyway? James explains how virtually any question about authenticity can be traced back to "The Five Laws of Authenticity" and "The Two Authenticity Rules." You'll also learn about the "Authenticity Checkup," a FREE tool that can help you to assess your own relationship with authenticity. 

James breaks down one of the most important topics for all jazz pianists: pondering! Learn what pondering is all about, and why it's something YOU should be doing, if you play or if you aspire to play jazz piano. Along the way, you'll get to know James, "the Legit Jazz Pianist." You'll also learn about the "Pondering Self-Test," a free tool that can help you to think through your own relationship with pondering. There's so much to cover- We've Gotta Talk!