The Jazz Mind System Podcast with Jazz Trombone player Simon Peterman shows how to play live with confidence by separating creation from critique.

Simon explains that the inner critic isn’t the enemy, its timing is. Learn a simple habit of recording and reviewing so you can create freely on stage, take risks, connect with your band, and analyze afterward to improve.

The JazzMind System Podcast with Simon Peterman explores how to improvise from your inner song rather than by overanalyzing scales or licks.

Simon explains that musical creation begins with melody and emotion: sing and imagine first, then apply those ideas to your instrument. Practicing this way builds expressive, confident live playing.

Simple daily habits like humming while you cook, singing on walks, and translating melodies to your instrument are the keys to developing improvisational freedom and musical presence.

In this first episode Simon Peterman introduces the Jazz Mind System and explains why many dedicated jazz players stall despite hours of practice. He pinpoints common pitfalls, inconsistent routines, information overload, and forgetting what you learn between sessions.

Simon outlines practical solutions: practice every day, focus on three to four core topics, use stable repetition (including repeating work morning and evening), and structure practice to retain progress and build real confidence on stage.