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Understanding Secondary and Backdoor Dominant 7 Chords
25 juni 2018 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 121 of the LJS Podcast where today we are digging into some jazz theory and talking about secondary and backdoor dominant 7 chords. Lees meer
These are two concepts that are used to resolve to a tonic I chord. If you understand these concepts they can help give context to a chord progression you are improvising over. Listen in!
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How to Practice Towards Fail-Proof Musical Performances (Feat. Diego Maldonado)
18 juni 2018 · 38 min
Welcome to episode 120 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest Diego Maldonado to talk about how to practice towards fail-proof musical performances. Lees meer
If you've ever practiced a piece of music only for it to go completely wrong during a performance (like all of us), this episode will help you avoid this from happening. Listen in!
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How to Get Unstuck From a Musical Slump and Start Improving
11 juni 2018 · 34 min
Welcome to episode 119 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about a common problem that plagues all musicians from time to time: musical slumps. Lees meer
We all go through periods where we feel like we aren't improving or even motivated to play. Sometimes it's hard to break free from those plateaus but this episode goes over some great antidotes. Listen in!
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Top 13 Jazz Lessons From Our Podcast Guests
4 juni 2018 · 46 min
Welcome to episode 118 of the LJS Podcast where today we are featuring some of the greatest hits of our guest episodes so far. Lees meer
Over the last few years, we've developed a big catalog of episodes with special guests sharing their best jazz tips and advice. We listen to important clips from those episodes and some additional commentary. Listen in!
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How to Practice Licks in all 12 Keys
28 mei 2018 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 117 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about learning licks in all 12 keys and how to do it. Lees meer
Learning small pieces of jazz language is a great way to start developing vocabulary over chords and progressions. Taking them through all 12 keys adds even more value to that material and your musicianship. Listen in!
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Dominating a Learning Mindset and Transcending Musical Limits (Feat. Kobie Watkins)
21 mei 2018 · 46 min
Welcome to episode 116 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on a very special guest, drummer, composer and teacher, Kobie Watkins. Lees meer
Kobie has played with the who's who on the jazz scene, and in this show, he shares his story and talks about his mindset of continuous growth and learning. Listen in!
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How to Balance Music Theory and Playing by Ear
14 mei 2018 · 28 min
Welcome to episode 115 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about the balancing act of music theory and playing by ear. Lees meer
In the jazz world sometimes one or the other can be overemphasized and as a result, can cause a player to miss out on a balanced jazz education. Learn the importance of working on both and how to balance them in your practicing. Listen in!
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Minor Tonality and How to Build Minor Chord Progressions (feat. Dan Carillo)
7 mei 2018 · 50 min
Welcome to episode 114 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest Dan Carillo to talk about understanding minor tonality and building minor chord progressions. Lees meer
Minor tonality can be complicated because there are three minor scales at play. Dan gives a thorough explanation and unlocks this confusing topic. Listen in!
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How Play-Alongs Could Be Hurting Your Jazz Playing
30 april 2018 · 26 min
Welcome to episode 113 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking all about jazz play-alongs and how they could be hurting your jazz playing. Lees meer
Backing tracks can be great tools, but if used in the wrong way they could instill some bad habits. Learn when and how to use them, and when to leave them be. Listen in!
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Mastering the Art of Transcribing (feat. Greg Fishman)
23 april 2018 · 35 min
Welcome to episode 112 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest renowned saxophonist and educator Greg Fishman. Lees meer
Greg shares his story of how he has developed such a successful career in jazz and talks about one of his secret weapons: transcribing. Can you guess how many solos Greg has transcribed? Listen in!
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Learning Songs on the Bandstand and Other Lessons From My Gig
16 april 2018 · 25 min
Welcome to episode 111 of the LJS Podcast where today Brent changes up the format for today's show to talk about some lessons from a recent gig. Lees meer
He shares the good, the bad, and the ugly. Find out what he learned and how he used certain tools he has built up for himself. Listen in!
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How to Start Crushing It On the Blues (Feat. Nick Mainella)
9 april 2018 · 52 min
Welcome to episode 110 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking with Nick Mainella from The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast all about the Blues and how to start playing it with confidence. Lees meer
Blues is a foundational element of jazz music and Nick teaches you the ins and outs and everything you need to know to get started. Listen in!
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Pro Tips on Proper Music Notation, Formatting and Phrasing (feat. Brett Pontecorvo)
2 april 2018 · 52 min
Welcome to episode 109 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking to professional music notation editor and engraver, Brett Pontecorvo. Lees meer
Brett lays down his best tips and tricks on how to properly notate music, as well as layout great, readable charts. These are valuable skills every musician needs to know how to do. Listen in!
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Using Motivic Development to Create Musical Themes
26 maart 2018 · 24 min
Welcome to episode 108 of the LJS Podcast where today we are concluding "Jazz Standards Month" with the topic of motivic development and how we can utilize it to develop musical themes, and structure into our jazz solos. Lees meer
Brent tells you what motivic development is and gives some examples. Listen in!
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Composing Contrafacts to Develop Melodic Ideas
19 maart 2018 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 107 of the LJS Podcast where today we are continuing "Jazz Standards Month" talking about composing contrafacts to develop melodic ideas. Lees meer
Composition and melody are huge aspects of great improvisation. Learn why, and the great benefits composing contrafacts can have. Listen in!
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Mapping Out a Jazz Standard for Improv Success
12 maart 2018 · 28 min
Welcome to episode 106 of the LJS Podcast where today we are moving forward in Jazz Standards Month to talk about mapping out a tune you are learning. Lees meer
We'll explore mapping out the guide tones and chord tones to build a strong foundation for our improvisation. Listen in!
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Analyzing Jazz Standards With Roman Numerals for Max Results
5 maart 2018 · 41 min
Welcome to episode105 of the LJS Podcast where today we are jumping head first into "Jazz Standards Month." Lees meer
This month on the podcast we will be focusing on learning jazz standards and extracting everything we can out of them.
To kick it off, we talk about analyzing jazz standards with Roman Numerals for max results. Listen in!
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11 Listeners Give Their Jazz Tips and Advice
26 februari 2018 · 46 min
Welcome to episode 104 of the LJS Podcast where today we are celebrating our 2 year podcast birthday! Lees meer
To do that we are having on 11 different special guests on the show. They are special because they are listeners just like you! They all give excellent jazz tips and advice and have great stories to share. Listen in!
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Playing Along vs. Knowing a Jazz Tune
22 februari 2018 · 20 min
Welcome to episode 103 of the LJS Podcast where today we are having podcast listener Gabriel from Fishers, Indiana on the show to share his jazz tips and advice. Lees meer
Gabriel talks about a moment of musical failure, and how he learned from it and has been crushing it in the practice room ever since. Specifically, he hones in on the difference between play-along and actually knowing tunes. Listen in!
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Blazing Your Own Trail Towards Musical Success
19 februari 2018 · 20 min
Welcome to episode 102 of the LJS Podcast where today we feature the story and advice of a podcast listener, Stacy from North Carolina. Lees meer
In this episode, Stacy shares some breakthroughs she had in her jazz playing when she learned how to utilize the tools that worked for her and shifted her mindset. Listen in!
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Learn How to Play “My Shining Hour”
12 februari 2018 · 28 min
Welcome to episode 101 of the LJS Podcast where today Brent will teach you how to play one of his favorite jazz standards, "My Shining Hour" by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. Lees meer
Learn the melody, chords, and how harmony works. Brent improvises a chorus at the end to tie it all together. Listen in!
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My Jazz Mentor Gives You His Best Tips and Advice (feat. Justin Nielsen)
5 februari 2018 · 56 min
Welcome to episode 100 of the LJS Podcast where today we are celebrating 100 episodes! Lees meer
To do that, Brent has a very special guest on the show, his jazz mentor Justin Nielsen who got him into the music and set him on a path to success.
Justin talks about what he teaches his students and some of his best tips for musical improvement. Listen in!
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Which Scales You Can Play Over Different Kinds of 7th Chords
29 januari 2018 · 31 min
Welcome to episode 99 of the LJS Podcast where today we are going over scales you can play over different kinds of 7th chords. Lees meer
While scales aren't musical by themselves, they can be helpful for mapping out tones you can choose from in chords and chord progressions.
This episode covers the essential basic chord qualities and alterations. Listen in!
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How to Beat the Brain Game for Musical Freedom (feat. Matt Vaartstra)
22 januari 2018 · 48 min
Welcome to episode 98 of the LJS Podcast where today we are joined by sports and performance psychologist Matt Vaartstra to talk about how to channel your mindset towards musical freedom. Lees meer
At the end of the day, music is a brain game. There are so many negative voices that hinder our progress, and Matt teaches us how to train your brain for optimal performance. Listen in!
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Using the 80/20 Rule for Productive 30 Minute Practice
15 januari 2018 · 31 min
Welcome to episode 97 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how we can use the 80/20 Rule to get big results out of 30 minute practice sessions. Lees meer
Life can be busy and sometimes it's tough to find time to practice. But if we are practicing the right things and stay focused, 30 minutes may be all we need. Listen in!
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Important Jazz Chord Substitutions You Need to Know
8 januari 2018 · 30 min
Welcome to episode 96 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about important jazz chord substitutions you should know about. Lees meer
Jazz musicians love to add and substitute chords and progressions within jazz harmony, and these are some common ones that you should explore. Listen in!
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10 Tips for Successful Jazz Gigs and Jam Sessions
1 januari 2018 · 27 min
Welcome to episode 95 of the LJS Podcast where today we are walking through 10 important tips for playing successful jazz gigs and jam sessions. Lees meer
At the end of the day, the end goal for our practicing and honing our craft is to get out there and play. These tips will help set up you and the other musicians you are playing with for success. Listen in!
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How I’m Planning for Musical Success in 2018
25 december 2017 · 23 min
Welcome to episode 94 of the LJS Podcast where today we are reflecting on this past year and everything that has been accomplished. Lees meer
Brent shares his non-musical and musical accomplishments during 2017, and reveals a confession. He shares his successes and failures, what he's learned, and how you can learn from them too. Listen in!
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How to Unlock Bebop Language (feat. Chad Lefkowitz-Brown)
18 december 2017 · 47 min
Welcome to episode 93 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest jazz saxophonist Chad Lefkowitz-Brown to talk about developing bebop language. Lees meer
Chad talks about his musical journey and the lessons he's learned along the way to becoming a renowned jazz musician and recording artists.
Specifically, he hones in on Bebop, and gives us some great exercises to work on. Listen in!
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How to Use Tritone Substitution In Your Jazz Improv
11 december 2017 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 92 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about tritone substitution and how we can use it in our jazz improvisation. Lees meer
Tritone substitution is a cool harmonic tool jazz musicians use to add movement and color. This episode goes over several ways we can use it along with some lick examples. Listen in!
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Understanding African Music and the Origins of Jazz (feat. Joe Agu)
4 december 2017 · 35 min
Welcome to episode 91 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking with Afro percussion maker and musicologist Joe Agu all about African music and the origins of jazz. Lees meer
Jazz is African American music, but it didn't just start in New Orleans. It's roots go way back into African music and culture. It's important to understand where this music comes from. Listen in!
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How to Get the Very Most Out of Your Jazz Solo Transcriptions
27 november 2017 · 24 min
Welcome to episode 90 of the LJS Podcast where today we are answering a question from a listener who wants to know how to analyze solo transcriptions to get the most out of them. Lees meer
This episode discusses what you should look for, and how you can break the solo down to identify the most important parts. Listen in!
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How to Develop Time Feel and Up Your Rhythm Game
20 november 2017 · 43 min
Welcome to episode 89 of the LJS Podcast where today we have special guest drummer and composer Dorota Piotrowska on the show to talk about time feel and rhythm. Lees meer
These are some of the most important aspects to focus on to improve your jazz playing, and Dorota has some killer tips to share. Listen in!
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Using the LIST Method to Learn Jazz Solos by Ear
13 november 2017 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 88 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking all about a great 4 step process for learning jazz solos by ear. Lees meer
This is a practice that has a ton of benefits for your jazz musicianship and every aspiring jazz player should be doing this. Learn the LIST method and how it can help. Listen in!
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Inside the Development of a Jazz Musician (feat. Chris Davis)
6 november 2017 · 42 min
Welcome to episode 87 of the LJS Podcast where today we are joined by special guest jazz trumpeter Chris Davis to talk all about his development into the jazz musician he is today. Lees meer
Chris talks about the stuff he practiced during his formidable years and some excellent lessons we can learn from his story. Listen in!
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7 Chords You Can Play the Melodic Minor Scale Over
30 oktober 2017 · 28 min
Welcome to episode 86 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about the modes of the melodic minor scale and how you can use them to improvise over 7 different chords. Lees meer
The melodic minor scale can be a great tool to conceptualize some of these sounds. Listen in!
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How to Practice Smart and Improve Quickly (feat. Steve Nixon)
23 oktober 2017 · 38 min
Welcome to episode 85 of the LJS Podcast where today we have special guest Steve Nixon from freejazzlessons.com on the show to talk all about how to practice smart and improve quickly. Lees meer
When it comes to becoming a better jazz musician it's all about practicing, and Steve knows more than a thing or two about this. Listen in!
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Important Jazz Standards You Need to Learn
16 oktober 2017 · 33 min
Welcome to episode 84 of the LJS Podcast where today we are answering a question from a caller who asked which jazz standards are important to be listening to and learning. Lees meer
Brent breaks down a list of 40 standards into important categories that you can work from. Listen in!
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How to Improve Speed and Accuracy in Your Jazz Solos
9 oktober 2017 · 30 min
Welcome to episode 83 of the LJS Podcast where today we are answering a question from a caller who asked how to improve speed and accuracy in his jazz solos. Lees meer
Brent goes over a great exercise that you can start working on today to develop your time and rhythm feel, as well as technique. Listen in!
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How to Set Game-Changing Goals for Your Musicianship
2 oktober 2017 · 42 min
Welcome to episode 82 of the LJS Podcast where today we have a special guest Christopher Sutton, the founder of Musical-U, to talk to us about how to set game-changing goals for our musicianship. Lees meer
Christopher shares with us his MAGIC process for setting up result-oriented goals, and then going out and actually accomplishing them. Listen in!
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How to Translate What You Hear to Your Instrument
25 september 2017 · 28 min
Welcome to episode 81 of the LJS Podcast where today we are concluding Ear Training Month with a very important topic: how to translate what you hear to your instrument. Lees meer
We've been talking about the fundamentals of ear training, and this is the last step to connect the dots. Listen in!
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Chord Progressions and How to Identify Them By Ear
18 september 2017 · 31 min
Welcome to episode 80 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about hearing chord progressions by ear. Lees meer
We are in the middle of Ear Training Month where we are delving deep into training our ears to hear on a deeper level. Chord progressions are an important next step. Listen in!
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The Power of Training Your Ear to Hear Chords
11 september 2017 · 32 min
Welcome to episode 79 of the LJS Podcast where today we are delving deeper into Ear Training Month which we are doing for the month of September. Lees meer
This lesson is all about hearing chords and how to do it. This is a deeper level of ear training that will have a huge impact on your playing. Listen in!
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How to Master Hearing Intervals and Level-Up Your Ears
4 september 2017 · 30 min
Welcome to episode 78 of the LJS Podcast where today we are starting a new series in September called Ear Training Month. Lees meer
Ear training is extremely important for all musicians to work on. Our first lesson is on intervals and how to master them. Listen in!
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How to Navigate Major 1-6-2-5 Chord Progressions
28 augustus 2017 · 31 min
Welcome to episode 77 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about an important chord progression, the Major 1-6-2-5. Lees meer
This is a chord progression that shows up all of the time in jazz repertoire and you will want to learn how to navigate it. You'll learn a helpful exercise and a few licks. Listen in!
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5 Huge Benefits of Playing With Musicians Better Than You
21 augustus 2017 · 25 min
Welcome to episode 76 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about the huge benefits of playing with musicians who are better than you. Lees meer
If you want to improve and improve quickly, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to play with musicians with more experience and ability than you. Listen in!
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How to Internalize Jazz Language
14 augustus 2017 · 17 min
Welcome to episode 75 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to internalize jazz language. At the end of the day, we don't want to just learn new musical information. Lees meer
We want to keep it forever and we want it to make a lasting impact on our playing. Today's show breaks down 4 important processes for internalization. Listen in!
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How to Improvise Over Sus Chords
7 augustus 2017 · 28 min
Welcome to episode 74 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to improvise over suspended chords. Lees meer
Specifically, we are covering the Dominant 7 Sus 4 chord, which shows up a lot in jazz music. These chords can sometimes stump an improviser when they come up and this lesson digs into some different ways to approach them. Listen in!
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4 Strategies For Improvising Over Major 2-5-1’s
31 juli 2017 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 73 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about the major 2-5-1 chord progression and 4 strategies for how to improvise over it. Lees meer
The 2-5-1 (ii-V-I) is one of the most common chord progressions in jazz and other styles of music. You will see it come up all of the time in jazz standards so it's important you have a good handle on it. Listen in!
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How to Beat Performance Anxiety and Quiet Your Inner Critic
24 juli 2017 · 38 min
Welcome to episode 72 of the LJS Podcast where today our special guest, performance psychologist Noa Kageyama, talks to us about how to beat performance anxiety and quiet the inner critic in our heads. Lees meer
Noa is the face behind the website bulletproofmusician.com and teaches at the Julliard School in New York City. Listen in!
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