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How to Apply Scales to Jazz Standards
18 mei 2020 · 25 min
Welcome to episode 219 of the LJS Podcast where today I walk through an exercise for applying scales to jazz standards and song forms such as the blues. Lees meer
Scales are a great way of mapping out note choices over chords. But we want to be able to do this in a way that connects chords together melodically. You'll learn how to do this over a 12-bar blues.
Imagine you are planning a cross-country road trip in whatever country you live in. And before you go on your trip, you want to map out all the different possible attractions you could possibly see on the way to your final destination. And even though you are not going to end up seeing all of them, at least you know what's available to you. Sometimes it's just going to look like a zigzag. It's going to go way off course. It's going to be taking twists and turns but eventually, you will get to your final destination. But when it comes to jazz improvisation, sometimes we want to map out all the different note choices we have available to us before we start trying to create actual melodies. And this is where scales can be helpful when applied in exercises.
So, in today's episode, I'm going to talk about how to start applying scales to jazz, in a way that we can start mapping out note choices but connecting them together so that we end up getting to our final destination at the end of the song form.
In this episode:
1. Scale choices over a concert C blues
2. Scale tone map over a concert C blues Episode Images:Important Links:
1. LJS Inner Circle Membership
2. Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
3. LJS 214: 16 Scales to Know for JazzLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Practicing with Intention and Growing Through Consistency (feat. Trent Jordan)
11 mei 2020 · 55 min
Welcome to episode 218 of the LJS Podcast where today I talk with LJS course member and saxophonist Trent Jordan. Lees meer
Trent is a hobbyist musician living in Brisbane, Australia who enjoys spending his downtime practicing his saxophone and honing his jazz improv skills. In this episode, Trent shares what's working for him in the practice room and get inside what he's doing to improve.
One of the most enjoyable things for me as an online jazz educator is getting to watch my students in my courses post video and audio assignments of the different things that we do in those courses, a video and audio of them practicing, of them playing and improvising. It's just really fun for me to see people making progress and it's also really fun for the rest of the community to see each other working on things. It's very motivating and I feel like everybody gets to learn from each other by just seeing what each other is doing in the practice room.
So, in today's episode, I'm going to have on a special guest, Trent Jordan from Brisbane, Australia. He is a member of a few of my different courses and he is an avid practicer, someone who is very engaged in the community. I'm just excited to learn alongside with you what he's doing, and what's working best for him, and we will all learn from him together.
In this episode:
1. How Trent got started playing jazz
2. Why Trent plays jazz and what keeps him motivated
3. What Trent is working on in the practice room and what is working best
4. I help Trent with a few exercises to help him start connecting his lines togetherImportant Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Learn Music Faster with Community (feat. Christopher Sutton)
4 mei 2020 · 46 min
Welcome to episode 217 of the LJS Podcast where today I talk with the founder and director of Musical-U, Christopher Sutton. Musical-U is a music education membership with a focus on training and community learning. Christopher shares the impact he's seen with learning music within his own community, and the power of musical social connection for your jazz playing. Lees meer
It's been my personal experience with learning jazz that when I do it in a community with other musicians who are trying to accomplish the same things that I'm trying to accomplish, I learn much faster and much more efficiently. This is because I'm looking at other musicians taking action. I'm watching them do something that I want to do. I get motivated, and I get to ask questions and learn from them. And when we pull all of our knowledge and resources together, it can become a powerful force in our jazz education. I've seen this as well in my students in all of my courses, and how much of a powerful effect this can truly have to get together as a community, even an online community, and learn together and grow as jazz musicians faster and more efficiently together.
So, that's what we are going to talk about today. Today we have a special guest Christopher Sutton from Musical-U, to talk to us about the power of learning in the community.
In this episode:
1. Musical-U and the community it provides
2. Why introverts should buy the idea of community learning
3. The psychology behind learning music in the community
4. How to benefit from being a part of a musical communityImportant Links:
1. Musical-U
2. The Musicality Podcast
3. LJS Inner Circle Membership
4. Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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By the End of This Episode You’ll Have Learned a Jazz Blues Solo
27 april 2020 · 30 min
Welcome to episode 216 of the LJS Podcast where today I go walk you through a 12 jazz blues etude I've composed, and help you learn it by ear. Learning jazz solos by ear is important, so instead of talking about it and giving strategies, we actually do it on the episode. Lees meer
What if I told you that by the time this episode is over, you are going to be able to play a 12-bar jazz blues solo by ear by memory? Would you believe me?
Well, that's exactly what we are going to do today in this episode. I'm going to walk you through 12 bars of a jazz blues solo, a little etude that I've composed, and I want you to learn it, and we are going to do it on the podcast. So, even if you are new to learning music by ear and you've heard people talk about doing it and how important it is, and how it's going to help you become a better jazz improviser, and you are feeling a little bit nervous or anxious right now, don't worry. We are going to go slow and I think that you are going to surprise yourself by the time this episode over. And if you are a veteran of this stuff, you are going to know some great new jazz language and this is going to be well worth it for all parties involved.
In this episode:
1. Why learning solos by ear is important
2. I teach you the 12 bar jazz blues soloImportant Links:
1. LJS 212: Improv Hacking Jazz Standards (3 Step Process)
2. LJS Inner Circle Membership
3. Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
4. Boost Your Jazz Blues free MasterclassLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Apps, Software, and Technology for Practicing Jazz
20 april 2020 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 215 of the LJS Podcast where today I go over different apps, software and technology that I and other members of the LJS community recommend for practicing jazz. Lees meer
Apps and software shouldn't be used as crutches, but if they are used as aids to help the learning process they can be a really helpful thing.
One thing we're lucky to have as jazz musicians here in the 21st century is lots of apps, software, and technology to help aid us in our jazz practicing and learning the music more efficiently. Now, some would say that's not so much of an advantage. I mean, if you look back at the jazz greats, they had to put in the hard work and really train their ears by picking up that needle on the record player, by going to gigs, and listening and picking things up on the fly. And absolutely, sometimes, things made easier are not made better.On the other hand, we have all these great tools at our disposal, at our fingertips, and they can be really helpful for us if used as tools and not crutches.
So, in today's episode, I'm going to be sharing some different apps, software, and technology that you can use to help you on your jazz education journey.
In this episode:
1. iReal Pro
2. Chord Bot
3. Tonaly
4. Band-in-a-Box
5. Amazing Slow Downer
6. Transcribe
7. iPhone or recorder
8. SpotifyImportant Links:
1. iReal Pro
2. Chord Bot
3. Tonaly
4. Band-in-a-Box
5. Amazing Slow Downer
6. Transcribe
7. iPhone or recorder
8. SpotifyLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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16 Scales to Know for Jazz
13 april 2020 · 34 min
Welcome to episode 214 of the LJS Podcast where today I go over 16 scales that can be useful when it comes to conceptualizing jazz improv. Lees meer
Scales are never to be used exclusively to improvise, but the 16 I cover in this episode can be helpful to map out note choices over many different chords you will come across in jazz standards.
When it comes to jazz improvisation, scales can be really great ways to organize pitches or note choices over top of chords in chord progressions. Now, I don't think scales should be used exclusively by any means to improvise. If we do that, they often become crutches and not tools, and it sounds more like you are playing scales than actual musical melodic lines. But that doesn't mean we should throw out scales altogether. Not at all. We need to know them in order to know our instruments better, to explore them, to navigate them, and they can also be super helpful for helping us identify those note choices.
So, in today's episode, I'm going to be going over the 16 most important scales that I think you should know for jazz.
In this episode:
1. Ionian or Major
2. Dorian
3. Phrygian
4. Lydian
5. Mixolydian
6. Aeolian
7. Locrian and Locrian #2
8. Half Whole Diminished
9. Whole Half Diminished
10. Altered scale
11. Whole Tone Scale
12. Minor Pentatonic and Blues Scale
13. Lydian Dominant
14. Major Bebop Scale
15. Minor Bebop Scale
16. Mixolydian Bebop ScaleImportant Links:
1. LJS Inner Circle Membership
2. Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
3. Blog Post: 16 Most Important Scales in Jazz
4. LJS 67: How to Use Pentatonics Over Any ChordLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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How to Comp Over Jazz Standards Like a Pro
6 april 2020 · 26 min
Welcome to episode 213 of the LJS Podcast where today we talk about all things comping. Lees meer
This isn't just an episode for the guitarists and pianists - everyone can get benefit from the concepts discussed in this episode. You learn 3 things to keep in mind while you are comping so that you are serving the musicians you are playing with as best as possible.
In my personal opinion, one of the hardest things to teach in jazz is comping. Now, if you are a guitar player or a piano player, or a vibes player, you understand that comping is hard to put a method to, hard to put inside of a box. There are so many different things that are involved in comping. And if you are a saxophone player or a trumpet player, or any horn player, I don't want you to tune this episode out, because indeed, it is also important for you to understand the art of comping.
However, I, today, on the podcast, will give you 3 important things that you need to keep in mind as a comper when you are accompanying other musicians on the bandstand over jazz standards.
In this episode:
1. Be a rhythmic timekeeper
2. Offer supportive harmony
3. Use logical voice-leading in your voicingsImportant Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
LJS 50: How to Become an Expert Comper (feat. Keelan Dimick)Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Harnessing Pure Musical Expression (Improv Session with Brent)
30 maart 2020 · 35 min
Welcome to episode 212 of the LJS Podcast where today I get behind my guitar and have an improv session. Lees meer
During trying times, it can be helpful to use music as an outlet to express things that you may not be able to in words or thoughts. In this episode, I perform an improvisation for you that I hope not only you will enjoy, but feel inspired to do the same.
During times of uncertainty, music has the potential to be a healing force and to help us express our emotions, to get things out to the table that maybe we just wouldn't be able to do otherwise through the written word or through language. There's something about music and the expression through music that reaches some part of our soul that as musicians, we are very lucky and fortunate to be able to tap into. But sometimes music and studying jazz, all the things we talked about in this podcast, can be a little stressful, too. Like you are actually diving deep into concepts and putting pressure on yourself to get better and better. But today I want to live by example here and I just want to create freely for you and hopefully, you will do the same at the end of this episode as well.
In this episode:
1. How music can be a powerful outlet during trying times
2. I perform an improvisation sessionImportant Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Bonus Episode: Special Message from Brent About COVID-19
24 maart 2020 · 20 min
Today's episode is a special message from me to the Learn Jazz Standards family about how we can get through these trying times together, and come out the other side stronger and more motivated than ever before. Lees meer
Hey, what's up, Learn Jazz Standards family! I wanted to record this bonus episode today just to say, hey listen, we are all in this together. I know that we are going through a hard time here in the world with the COVID-19 pandemic. For a lot of us, life has changed quite dramatically. From my listeners in Japan, from my listeners in the UK, from my listeners in the United States, in Canada, and all over the world. It's something that affected all of us and I know it is a time when we are feeling a lot of anxiety, some pain, some hurt, and a lot of fear about what the future holds. And what I want to do and use this platform today is not necessarily to talk about music and all that stuff that I always talk about on this show. But rather to say, in solidarity, I am here for you.
In this episode:
1. Default to Gratitude
2. Default to Generosity
3. Default to Community
4. Default to Goal SettingThanks for listening to this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast. If you aren't already, make sure you are subscribed to iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. I look forward to having you join me in the next episode!
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Making Jazz Standards Your Own and Developing Your Musical Voice (feat. Mike Casey)
23 maart 2020 · 36 min
Welcome to episode 211 of the LJS Podcast where today we have special guest Mike Casey on the show to talk to us about arranging jazz standards so you can make them your own unique expression. Lees meer
Mike lays down the value with lots of practical tips for improving your jazz improv, gives us insight to his musical growth, and gives us examples of how to arrange jazz standards.
Once you've learned the jazz standard and feel comfortable with it, you may think to yourself, well, I know how to play the melody, I know how to play the changes. I can go to a jam session or even a gig and play it with other musicians. But then, what do I do with it after that? How do I make it my own? How do I give it my own voice and how can I develop that voice through these jazz standards so it sounds like me playing it so that there is something special I'm bringing to the table.
Well on today's episode, I have a special guest saxophonist, Mike Casey, who is going to lay down a lot of really value-packed tips today. Full of stuff on how to become a better jazz improviser and a great musician in general. But he also talks a lot about taking jazz standards, arranging them to be your own, and having your own original voice. You are going to really love this episode. I know you are going to learn tons from it today.
In this episode:
1. How Mike got started playing music
2. How Mike learned every Charlie Parker head
3. A solo that Mike learned and got a lot out of
4. How to arrange jazz standards to make them your own Mike Casey's "Unforgettable" Arrangement https://youtu.be/JFg3jYZcs_wThanks for listening to this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast.
If you aren't already, make sure you are subscribed to iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. I look forward to having you join me in the next episode!
Important Links:
Mike's website
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1-6-2-5 Licks Over Rhythm Changes (Learning From Dexter Gordon)
16 maart 2020 · 47 min
Welcome to episode 210 of the LJS Podcast where today I take out my guitar and do a little bit of practicing with you. We explore some incredible jazz language over 1-6-2-5 chord progressions while listening to a Dexter Gordon recording of a rhythm changes. I learn and pick apart licks from scratch to help you understand what makes them so effective and great. Lees meer
We are going to have some fun on the podcast today. I have not been able to pick up my guitar in a little while. I've been traveling. I've been doing a lot of work for a new membership that we have coming up here later on in the year for Learn Jazz Standards. And so, I'm going to be practicing with you today. We are going to learn some 1-6-2-5 material with the help of our good friend Dexter Gordon, to show us the light, to show us the way on some killer jazz language to play over 1-6-2-5 chord progressions. This is going to be fun. I'm excited to learn and I hope that you are excited to learn along with me.
In this episode:
1. How Dexter Gordon uses minimalism to play powerful melody over fast-moving chord changes.
2. How Dexter Gordon plays great bebop lines over 1-6-2-5's.
3. How Dexter Gordon makes the major pentatonic scale musical over a 1-6-2-5.
4. The power of resolving to the 3rds of different chords in the progression.Thanks for listening to this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast. If you aren't already, make sure you are subscribed to iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. I look forward to having you join me in the next episode!
Important Links:
How to Improvise on Rhythm Changes Like a Pro
Jazz Improvisation Made Simple (book)Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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4 Secrets for Jazz Improv Success
9 maart 2020 · 37 min
Welcome to episode 209 of the LJS Podcast where today I talk about 4 secrets for jazz improv success. I find that jazz is often overcomplicated, so in this episode, I do my best to simplify with these 4 secrets so that you can have a great path forward and a good idea of what to work on to make the most progress in the shortest amount of time.View Show Notes: https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/episode209 Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/newsletter/ Lees meer
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Making Good Musical Decisions Through Effective Practice (feat. Dani Rabin of Marbin)
2 maart 2020 · 1 uur 22 min
Welcome to episode 208 of the LJS Podcast where today I have on special guest Dani Rabin from the prog jazz-rock band Marbin. Lees meer
Dani is not only a phenomenal musician but a great musical mind and educator. We discuss his philosophy on learning jazz improvisation, and effective strategies to practice towards making great musical decisions when improvising.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
View Show NotesLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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3 Strategies for Melodic Improv on Jazz Standards
24 februari 2020 · 21 min
Welcome to episode 207 of the LJS Podcast where today I demonstrate three strategies you can practice to help you develop more melodic jazz solos. Lees meer
Often, we are tempted to jump straight to bebop lines and complex theory applications when improvising. But simple melodies are often skipped, and therefore missing an important aspect of making meaningful solos. Learn how to start practicing this.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
View Show NotesLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Jazz Improvisation Made Simple (A Preview Reading of My New Book)
17 februari 2020 · 33 min
Welcome to episode 206 of the LJS Podcast where today I have a special podcast episode planned. Lees meer
My new book, "Jazz Improvisation Made Simple" is launching on Amazon on March 8, 2020. The Kindle eBook version is now available for pre-order and to celebrate, I do a reading of the Introduction and first chapter of the book. I know you'll enjoy this.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
View Show NotesLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Learning from the Greats and Embracing the Joy of Musical Growth (feat. Shirley Jansen)
10 februari 2020 · 40 min
Welcome to episode 205 of the LJS Podcast where today I have a special guest and 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing alumni, Shirley Jansen on the show. Lees meer
Shirley is a tenor saxophone player who exudes the joy of musical growth. She shares what has been working for her in her jazz playing, the power of learning solos from the jazz greats, and how the community is helping her grow.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
View Show NotesLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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How to Prepare for Jam Sessions and Group Playing (feat. Diego Maldonado and Wallace Stelzer)
3 februari 2020 · 52 min
Welcome to episode 204 of the LJS Podcast where today I have professional jazz musicians Diego Maldonado and Wallace Stelzer on the show to talk all about preparing to play live with other people. Lees meer
One of the top musical goals I hear among the LJS Community is to be able to play with other musicians, whether that be at the local jazz jam or with some friends.
In this episode, we discuss what you need to do to prepare, and how to know when you are ready.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
View Show NotesLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Practicing with a Plan and Crushing Musical Weaknesses (feat Bob Petix)
27 januari 2020 · 38 min
Welcome to episode 203 of the LJS Podcast where today I talk with special guest and LJS community member, Bob Petix about his journey as a jazz bassist. Lees meer
He talks about getting started playing bass in his late 40's and how he has developed his musicianship since then. We talk about what's working for him in the practice room and some of the key things that have stimulated his musical improvement.
One of the biggest themes for Learn Jazz Standards this year 2020 is community. This is really the year of community where we are building community and we are learning from each other as a community because I do believe that this is the best way that we can truly learn — it's from each other. And so one thing that I will be doing a lot more often on this podcast is have guests that are listeners of the podcast, who are members of my online jazz courses so that we can listen and find out what's working well for them in their practice room, what's working well, the things that are making the highest impact in their jazz playing at the moment. And in general, getting to know them and their stories because I do believe that we can learn so much from each other's stories, so much from each other's experiences as jazz musicians, will help us all learn and grow together.
So, I have Bob Petix on the show today, who is an attorney, who is a bass player from Jackson, Wyoming, who is going to share with us today and we are going to learn a lot from him.
In this episode:
1. How Bob got started playing bass and jazz
2. Why Bob plays jazz and what keeps him motivated
3. What Bob is working on in the practice room and what is working best
4. I help Bob with an exercise he can work on for developing better time feel and longer linesThanks for listening to this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast. If you aren't already, make sure you are subscribed to iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. I look forward to having you join me in the next episode…
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3 Ways to Start Improvising Organically
13 januari 2020 · 28 min
Welcome to episode 201 of the LJS Podcast where today I talk about 3 ways to start improvising organically when you play jazz solos. A common problem I hear from subscribers is the struggle to let go of pre-meditating or thinking about what they need to play. It can be tough to let go, "forget" what you've been practicing, and just improvise freely. I share some simple ways you can start training yourself to do this better.View Show Notes: https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/episode201Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/newsletter/ Lees meer
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Podcast Listeners Share Their 2020 Jazz Goals (Celebration Episode)
30 december 2019 · 35 min
Welcome to episode 200 of the LJS Podcast where today we celebrate the big 200 episode mile marker! Lees meer
To do that, I have a lot of special guests today, you, the podcast listeners, to share your 2020 jazz and music goals. We go through each goal and I give some feedback. Get inspired and get ready to take action!
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
View Show NotesLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Top 5 Learn Jazz Standards Podcast Episodes (2019 Year End Review)
23 december 2019 · 32 min
Welcome to episode 199 of the LJS Podcast where today we take a look back on 2019. Lees meer
A lot of really great stuff happened with Learn Jazz Standards in 2019 and I go over some of the big mile markers, as well as the top 5 downloaded episodes of the year. I also share my favorite episodes and a sneak peek into what's coming next year.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
View Show NotesLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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3 Steps for Hearing Chords (Ear Training Masterclass)
16 december 2019 · 19 min
Welcome to episode 198 of the LJS Podcast where I go over my 3 step process for learning to hear chords. Lees meer
Being able to hear different chord qualities is important for being able to hear chord progressions, which of course is important for learning jazz standards. It's also important for our improvisation as well, so I show you a great method for training your ears to hear any chord.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
View Show NotesLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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A Jazz Geek Hang with Diego Maldonado and Wallace Stelzer
9 december 2019 · 1 uur 12 min
Welcome to episode 197 of the LJS Podcast where I have my good buddies drummer Diego Maldonado and bassist Wallace Stelzer over to the studio to hang out and geek out on jazz. Lees meer
This is a fun episode full of jazz nerdery, music philosophy, a little bit of alcohol, NYC's best cookies, and some shenanigans.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
View Show NotesLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Recycling Jazz Practice Plan (Jazz Practice Plan #2)
2 december 2019 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 196 of the LJS Podcast where today I go over jazz practice plan #2, the last in a series of 2 episodes. This practice plan is called the Recycling Jazz Practice Plan which is having a powerful effect on my Jazz Blues Accelerator course students, which is based on this framework. Learn how this practice plan works and how to start taking action.View Show Notes: https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/episode196Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/newsletter/ Lees meer
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Stair Step Practice Plan (Jazz Practice Plan #1)
25 november 2019 · 42 min
Welcome to episode 195 of the LJS Podcast where today I go over a jazz practice plan in a series of two episodes we'll be going through. Lees meer
This practice plan is called the Stair Step Practice Plan, and this has been highly effective for students in my 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing course, which uses this exact framework.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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Understanding the Jazz Eras (Jazz History Made Simple)
18 november 2019 · 51 min
Welcome to episode 194 of the LJS Podcast where today we take a look back in time at jazz history. We look into the different eras of jazz, the important musicians to listen to from them, and how the music evolved over time. Lees meer
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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Jazz Theory Made Simple (Only Theory You Need to Know)
11 november 2019 · 51 min
Welcome to episode 193 of the LJS Podcast where today I take the often overwhelming and confusing world of jazz theory and make it simple. Lees meer
Jazz theory is often overcomplicated with way too much information and concepts that are unnecessary. I boil things down to the basics and help make things more understandable.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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I Compose a Jazz Tune on the Spot
4 november 2019 · 40 min
Welcome to episode 192 of the LJS Podcast where today I put myself on the spot and compose a jazz tune on the podcast. Lees meer
I had no pre-conceived ideas before recording, I just start going in real-time. See how I did and the tune I came up with in the end.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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Understanding All the Things You Are
28 oktober 2019 · 28 min
Welcome to episode 191 of the LJS Podcast where today I walk you through a chords analysis of the popular jazz standard All the Things You Are. Lees meer
This tune is packed full of valuable lessons that will help you understand other jazz standards better and ultimately improve your improvisation skills.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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3 Ways to Get Jazz Gigs
21 oktober 2019 · 24 min
Welcome to episode 190 of the LJS Podcast where today I talk about how to get jazz gigs. One of the big goals for most musicians is to get out there and play. Lees meer
That's where the real fun and learning can happen. But how do you acquire those gigs? I go over three ways with different strategies for each to help you get out there and start performing.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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Finding More Time to Practice and Skyrocketing Your Jazz Potential (feat. Brett Pontecorvo)
14 oktober 2019 · 46 min
Welcome to episode 189 of the LJS Podcast where today I have on special guest pianist and educator Brett Pontecorvo to talk about making time to practice and setting up a masterplan to achieve your musical goals. Lees meer
Not having time to practice is a common complaint, but this episode crushes that limiting belief and shows you a path to achieve more in your musical life.
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Inside Look on a Pro Jazz Musicians Development
7 oktober 2019 · 52 min
Welcome to episode 188 of the LJS Podcast where today I have on special guest jazz pianist Keelan Dimick to discuss the transformational moments in his musical development. Lees meer
Keelan is a jazz piano phenom and he opens up and shares his journey as a musician and the key points in his development.
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[Strategy #3] The Secret Sauce for Mastering a Jazz Blues
30 september 2019 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 187 of the LJS Podcast where we conclude "Jazz Blues Month!" Lees meer
In this episode, I cover my philosophy on mastering musical material, and it especially applies to jazz blues. No, it's not a bunch of fancy licks, shortcuts, and hacks. It's a real process. I dig into that and how you can start taking action.
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[Strategy #2] 3 Pillars of Jazz Blues Language
23 september 2019 · 36 min
Welcome to episode 186 of the LJS Podcast where we continue onto week 3 of "Jazz Blues Month!" Lees meer
In this episode, I cover the 2nd strategy of this series which is understanding the 3 pillars of jazz blues language. Not only do we discuss what they are, I tell you what to practice and a few tools that can help for each.
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[Strategy #1] Mapping out a Jazz Blues for Improv Success
16 september 2019 · 36 min
Welcome to episode 185 of the LJS Podcast where we continue "Jazz Blues Month!" In this episode, I cover the first of 3 strategies I'll be covering on crushing it on a jazz blues. Lees meer
Strategy #1 is "Mapping", and I go over 3 phases of mapping over a jazz blues. After mapping, the mystery of what notes to play will be completely solved.
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3 Reasons You NEED to Master the Jazz Blues
9 september 2019 · 28 min
Welcome to episode 184 of the LJS Podcast where today we kick off "Jazz Blues Month!" In this episode, I discuss 3 reasons why you need to master the jazz blues. Lees meer
If you go deep into understanding and navigating a jazz blues it will unlock countless secrets for becoming a great jazz improviser. Here's why!
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Analyzing a Good and Bad Jazz Solo (What Makes a Good Solo)
2 september 2019 · 31 min
Welcome to episode 183 of the LJS Podcast where today we listen to two solos I've recorded in the past. Lees meer
We'll listen to one that I'm proud of and checks off the boxes of a good jazz solo, and we'll also listen to one I'm not so proud of. I analyze what made the good one good, and the bad one bad.
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Understanding Diminished 7th Chords and How to Improvise Over Them (feat. Adam Levy)
26 augustus 2019 · 56 min
Welcome to episode 182 of the LJS Podcast where today I have special guest Adam Levy on the show to talk about diminished harmony and how to start improvising over diminished 7th chords. Lees meer
If you've ever felt confused by diminished chords and how to approach them, consider this a must-listen episode.
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I’m Taking a Break from Jazz
19 augustus 2019 · 9 min
Welcome to episode 181 of the LJS Podcast where today I announce that I'm taking a break from jazz...for two weeks. But the fact that I'm taking a break does have some significance, and I want to explain the benefit of taking breaks for you and your musicianship. Lees meer
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I Answer Your Jazz Questions (Ask Me Anything)
12 augustus 2019 · 38 min
Welcome to episode 180 of the LJS Podcast where today I answer questions from the Learn Jazz Standards Community Facebook Group and YouTube channel. Lots of great jazz questions are answered over a wide range of topics. Lees meer
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Intros to Play on Jazz Standards (7 Options)
5 augustus 2019 · 15 min
Welcome to episode 179 of the LJS Podcast where today I go over 7 different options for playing an intro on a jazz standard. Lees meer
While you can just count off a tune and start playing the head on beat one, it can be nice to set up a song with an intro. I walk you through some options and give you a call to action at the end.
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Becoming Your Own Jazz Teacher by Recording Yourself (feat. Jens Larsen)
29 juli 2019 · 38 min
Welcome to episode 178 of the LJS Podcast where today I have on special guest jazz guitarist and Youtuber, Jens Larsen to talk about recording yourself. Lees meer
I frequently get comments from my course students that the power of recording themselves has become a game-changer. Jens goes into detail about overcoming fears, and what to look out for when you listen back to yourself.
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Composing a Jazz Solo Over a Minor Blues
22 juli 2019 · 16 min
Welcome to episode 177 of the LJS Podcast where today I demonstrate a solo I composed over a minor blues. Lees meer
Composing jazz solos is one of the best ways to solidify the jazz language you already know and get it to come out in your playing.
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Leveling Up Your Jazz Improvisation by Thinking Slow (feat. Nick Mainella)
15 juli 2019 · 41 min
Welcome to episode 176 of the LJS Podcast where today our special guest Nick Mainella from the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast discusses how we can improve our jazz improv by thinking slow. Lees meer
To be a great jazz improviser you need to think fast and effectively, and in order to do that, you need to start by doing the opposite.
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Using Pitch Collections to Create Jazz Lines Over Static Chords
8 juli 2019 · 18 min
Welcome to episode 175 of the LJS Podcast where today I talk about using pitch collections to create jazz lines over static chords. Lees meer
I personally don't enjoy thinking about playing scales over chords. I think a better way to think about scales is as "pitch collections" which can be especially helpful when learning to improvise over different qualities of chords. I go over the concept and demonstrate some licks.
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How to Learn Chord Progressions By Ear (Step-by-Step)
1 juli 2019 · 39 min
Welcome to episode 174 of the LJS Podcast where today I walk you through a step-by-step process for learning chord progressions by ear. Lees meer
Learning chord progressions by ear is usually the more challenging aspect of learning jazz standards by ear, and the benefits of learning by ear are numerous. I show you how the power of ear training, a tiny bit of harmony knowledge, and some practice will have you unlocking chord progressions.
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Taking the Blues Through All 12 Keys (How and Why to Do It)
24 juni 2019 · 19 min
Welcome to episode 173 of the LJS Podcast where today I talk about the importance of blues, and why you should take it into all 12 keys. Lees meer
Jazz is a music that emerged from the blues and therefore jazz language is steeped in it. If you can play the blues in any key your jazz improv skills will be miles ahead.
In this episode, I demonstrate myself taking the blues through all 12 keys and how you can too!
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5 Things I Did to Jump-Start My Jazz Playing
17 juni 2019 · 39 min
Welcome to episode 172 of the LJS Podcast where today I share my personal story of how I jump-started my jazz skills. Lees meer
When I first became interested in jazz I felt like I was way behind compared to my peers. I wanted to become a great jazz improviser and so I invested my time and energy into it. I go over 5 things that had a big impact on my jazz playing and will have a big impact on yours as well.
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10 Jazz Standards That Will Expand Your Understanding of Jazz Harmony
10 juni 2019 · 31 min
Welcome to episode 171 of the LJS Podcast where today we talk about 10 jazz standards that will expand your knowledge of jazz harmony. Lees meer
My philosophy is that if we learn jazz repertoire all of the lessons we need to learn about improvising will fall into place. These particular 10 jazz standards start exploring jazz harmony past a basic level of understanding and will help you know hundreds more.
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Limiting Beliefs are Crushing Your Jazz Potential
3 juni 2019 · 16 min
Welcome to episode 170 of the LJS Podcast where today we talk about limiting beliefs and how they can dictate the success or failure of our jazz improvement. Lees meer
Often times musicians are their own worse enemy. We choose to diminish our true capabilities and believe that our potential is limited.
This episode is about taking a look in the mirror and breaking free from the shackles of our musical limiting beliefs.
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