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Composing Jazz Solos Using Target Notes (Over There Will Never Be Another You)
27 mei 2019 · 32 min
Welcome to episode 169 of the LJS Podcast where we conclude "Jazz Standards Month." This lesson goes over composing target notes over the jazz standard There Will Never Be Another You and then using those target notes to create a jazz solo. This is a great way to start developing improv skills by slowing things down and intentionally composing jazz lines under the parameter of target notes.View Show Notes: https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/episode169Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/newsletter/ Lees meer
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Making Rhythms the Foundation of Your Jazz Solos (Someday My Prince Will Come Study)
20 mei 2019 · 23 min
Welcome to episode 168 of the LJS Podcast where we continue "Jazz Standards Month." Lees meer
Oftentimes in jazz education, we place an emphasis on harmonic and melodic elements. We typically don't place enough emphasis on rhythm. However, rhythm is important for understanding jazz music and becoming a better jazz improviser.
In this episode, we learn how to apply rhythmic motivic development to the jazz standard Someday My Prince Will Come.
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Making Pentatonic Scales Musical Over Just Friends (Analysis and Improv Lesson)
13 mei 2019 · 33 min
Welcome to episode 167 of the LJS Podcast where we continue "Jazz Standards Month." Lees meer
My subscribers often wonder what scales to play over jazz standards to help them improvise. However, scales are rarely the answer to creating great melodic solos. With that being said, they should not be discarded and in the right hands can be used to create great music.
In this episode, we take the pentatonic scale and apply it to the jazz standard Just Friends.
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Simplifying Jazz Standards to Make Them Easy (Tune Up Analysis)
6 mei 2019 · 31 min
Welcome to episode 166 of the LJS Podcast where we kick off "Jazz Standards Month." Lees meer
This month we are exploring jazz standards and digging into different concepts to see how we can learn, understand, and improvise over them better.
In this episode, I go over the jazz standard Tune-Up by Miles Davis, and demonstrate how to simplify these chord changes to make them easier to understand.
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Improvising Over the LJS Podcast Theme Song (feat. Listener Improvisations)
29 april 2019 · 22 min
Welcome to episode 165 of the LJS Podcast where today we have a fun show where we discuss how to improvise over the LJS Podcast theme song. Lees meer
It's an episode mixed with a bit of education, and just plain having fun. Best yet, we listen to several recordings of LJS community members improvising over the theme. Listen in!
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Warming Up the Body and Mind for Killer Musical Performances (feat. Michael Lake)
22 april 2019 · 36 min
Welcome to episode 164 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest trombonist, author, and educator Michael Lake to talk about warming up the body and mind for musical performance. Lees meer
Warming up is important for avoiding injury, and physically being able to play to your best ability, but it's also good for your mental game as well. We get inside Michael's head and learn his best practices and tips.
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5 Things to Do When You Feel Un-Motivated to Practice
15 april 2019 · 26 min
Welcome to episode 163 of the LJS Podcast where today we talk about what to do when you feel unmotivated to practice. Lees meer
Sometimes we are burnt out, sometimes we just don't want to and don't have a good reason. It can be confusing especially since deep inside we know we want to become better jazz musicians. Don't panic, here are 5 things you can do.
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Developing an Engaging Story Line for Your Jazz Solos (feat. Aimee Nolte)
8 april 2019 · 37 min
Welcome to episode 162 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest Aimee Nolte on the show to share with us how to develop an engaging solo that tells a story. Lees meer
Aimee thinks the biggest mistake she sees jazz improvisers make is coming out of the gate playing a slew of notes and run-on lines. She shows us how she develops a great jazz solo and let's loose and some amazing tips.
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Understanding the Jazz Standard There Will Never Be Another You (Chords Analysis)
1 april 2019 · 32 min
Welcome to episode 161 of the LJS Podcast where today I go over an in-depth analysis of the jazz standard "There Will Never Be Another You." Lees meer
This is a fantastic tune that has a lot to teach us about traditional diatonic jazz harmony, with a few fun surprises along the way. Learn how to start approaching this great jazz standard.
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1 Month Practice Plan For Learning 1-2 Jazz Solos by Ear
25 maart 2019 · 39 min
Welcome to episode 160 of the LJS Podcast where today I walk you through how to learn a jazz solo (or possibly two) by ear in 1 month. Lees meer
This practice plan breaks things down and makes things easy, even if you've never learned a jazz solo by ear before. Having a plan is important, and this one will set you up for success.
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Brain Hacking for Speeding Up Your Jazz Improv Success (feat. Rodney Brim)
18 maart 2019 · 45 min
Welcome to episode 159 of the LJS Podcast where today we have special guest Rodney Brim on the show to talk about how to properly "hack" your brain for bigger, faster improvement in the practice room. Lees meer
Rodney is a psychologist and professional musician and knows the inner workings of the brain and how it works. He walks us through 4 huge tips for brain hacking in the practice room.
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1,000,000+ Downloads of the LJS Podcast!
13 maart 2019 · 6 min
Special announcement! The Learn Jazz Standards Podcast has passed 1,000,000 total downloads over the past 3 years with 4 new episodes a month. Lees meer
It's a big mile marker, so here's a short episode to share some gratitude to the most important people who make this show a success: my listeners.
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Using Chromaticism to Develop Your Jazz Lines
11 maart 2019 · 16 min
Welcome to episode 158 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to add chromaticism into your jazz lines. Lees meer
Chromaticism is one of the characteristics of a classic "jazz sound" and so we take a close look at how to implement it. We go over 5 different licks and gradually introduce chromaticism into them.
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4 Scales to Play Over a Half-Diminished Chord
4 maart 2019 · 23 min
Welcome to episode 157 of the LJS Podcast where today we discuss four different scale options for approaching half-diminished chords. Lees meer
Sometimes it can be helpful to take chords out of the context of chord progressions and look at them individually. These scales will help you map out note choices for this mysterious chord.
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How to Memorize Chord Changes and Not Get Lost
25 februari 2019 · 24 min
Welcome to episode 156 of the LJS Podcast where today we feature a listener question all about how to memorize chord changes so you don't start confusing them with others. Lees meer
If you've ever gotten lost playing a jazz standard because you accidentally switched to playing a similar one, you're going to find this episode helpful.
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Using “Musical Playgrounds” For Better Improvisation (feat. Christopher Sutton)
18 februari 2019 · 41 min
Welcome to episode 155 of the LJS Podcast where today we have special guest Christopher Sutton back on the show to talk to us about improvisation. Lees meer
What I love about this interview is Christopher is not a jazz musician, and he offers some unique perspectives on improvisation that are really refreshing. Learn about musical playgrounds and how thinking this way will enlighten your improv.
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How to Avoid Meandering Jazz Solos (feat. Jeff Schneider)
11 februari 2019 · 39 min
Welcome to episode 154 of the LJS Podcast where today we have special guest Jeff Schneider back on the show to talk to us about avoiding meandering jazz solos. Lees meer
Jeff talks about how to create jazz lines that sound more like a conversation than just a stream of notes. This one is packed full of jazz truth nuggets. Listen in!
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28 Jazz Skills to Practice (by Category)
4 februari 2019 · 28 min
Welcome to episode 153 of the LJS Podcast where today we are covering 28 different jazz skills that you can start practicing today. Lees meer
No more excuses of not knowing what to practice! I break them down by category and list a lot of resources we have on Learn Jazz Standards to help you accomplish them.
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Music Theory Checklist for Understanding Jazz Improvisation
28 januari 2019 · 34 min
Welcome to episode 152 of the LJS Podcast where today we are covering my music theory checklist for understanding jazz improvisation. Lees meer
If you are wondering what step-by-step building blocks you need in place for understanding jazz harmony and improv, this is a solid list. Take notes on which ones you need to work on. Listen in!
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Applying Patterns to Scales for Jazz Improv Flexibility
21 januari 2019 · 22 min
Welcome to episode 151 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how you can apply different pattern exercises over scales. Lees meer
Patterns are great technical exercises that can help us become more flexible on our instruments. I give several different examples that you can put to use. Listen in!
This lesson comes out of my jazz theory and improv eBook and companion course "Zero to Improv"
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Using Enclosure to Create Bebop Lines Over a Jazz Blues
14 januari 2019 · 26 min
Welcome to episode 150 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about a technique called "enclosure." Lees meer
Enclosure is a way to conceptualize bebop language, and how jazz musicians approach important chord tones. We learn the basics of enclosure and then apply it over a jazz blues. Listen in!
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Setting Up a Game-Changing Practice Plan for Your Jazz Playing
7 januari 2019 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 149 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to set up a game-changing practice play for your jazz playing. Lees meer
If you're tired of meandering and practicing aimlessly, you need a practice plan that works. Learn how Project, Short-term, and Micro Goals work together with the Stair-Step Practice Plan to help you reach your desired musical transformations. Listen in!
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Top 5 Learn Jazz Standards Podcast Episodes (2018 Year Review)
31 december 2018 · 30 min
Welcome to episode 148 of the LJS Podcast where today we are taking a look back at the year 2018 and everything that has happened in the Learn Jazz Standards community. Lees meer
It's been an eventful year, and lot's of great content, courses, and eBooks have come out. We talk about the top 5 downloaded episodes as well as my top 2 favorites!
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Writing Tunes With Non-Functional Jazz Harmony (My Composition Analysis)
24 december 2018 · 33 min
Welcome to episode 147 of the LJS Podcast where today we are taking a look at one of my compositions and exploring how some of the non-functional jazz harmonies work within it. Lees meer
Often on this podcast, we cover functional harmony in jazz standards, but this time we discover how you can take that knowledge and start to break the rules. Listen in!
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3 Strategies for Improvising Over a Jazz Blues
17 december 2018 · 32 min
Welcome to episode 146 of the LJS Podcast where today we are covering 3 awesome strategies for improvising over a jazz blues. Lees meer
The blues is an important song form in jazz that every aspiring jazz musician needs to be proficient at. These strategies will help set a strong foundation for improvising freely over the blues. Listen in!
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How to Listen to a Jazz Recording (And Learn From It)
10 december 2018 · 33 min
Welcome to episode 145 of the LJS Podcast where today we are listening to some jazz together and doing some critical listening. Lees meer
We take Miles Davis' rendition of "Someday My Prince Will Come" and pick a section of it apart by honing in on each instrument individually. Lot's to learn from this recording. Listen in!
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Bonus Episode! My New Podcast On Making Money Teaching Music Online
5 december 2018 · 10 min
This is a short bonus episode where I announce a new podcast I've recently come out with that could be helpful for LJS Podcast listeners who teach music. Lees meer
If you're someone who makes money off of music at all, whether it be gigging or teaching, you may wonder how I make a living teaching music online. The Passive Income Musician Podcast is where I'm sharing the deets!
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How to Know When to Move On From Something You Are Practicing (feat. Brent Arnold)
3 december 2018 · 51 min
Welcome to episode 144 of the LJS Podcast where today we are closing up a series of coaching calls with one of my 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing students, Brent Arnold. Lees meer
Brent asks a lot of really great questions, including how to know when to move on to something new. We talk through them one by one. Listen in!
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Learning Jazz by Ear and Putting Away Fakebooks (feat. Ina Dennekamp)
26 november 2018 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 143 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking to 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing student, Ina Dennekamp, about her journey in learning jazz. Lees meer
Ina is an inspirational character and someone who loves learning more about music. She shares her tips and what's working for her. Listen in!
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Creating Melodic Jazz Solos and the Art of Not Thinking (Coaching Call with Dan Sich)
19 november 2018 · 40 min
Welcome to episode 142 of the LJS Podcast where today we are sitting in on a coaching call with 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing student, Dan Sich. Lees meer
Dan asks how he can better outline chord tones, guide tones and other techniques without losing focus and getting off track. Brent gives out some exercises that take things in a slightly different direction. Listen in!
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What I Think About When I Take a Jazz Solo
12 november 2018 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 141 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about what I am thinking when I take a jazz solo. Lees meer
This is a question I get a lot so we talk about what the end goal should be and I record a solo and analyze it. Listen in!
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3 Hip 1-6-2-5 Licks to Practice
5 november 2018 · 12 min
Welcome to episode 140 of the LJS Podcast where today we have a short but sweet episode demonstrating 3 hip I-VI-ii-V licks. Lees meer
This is an important chord progression found in jazz and it's important to learn some jazz language over it. Listen in!
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Learning Jazz by Ear or Sheet Music (Which One is Better?)
29 oktober 2018 · 24 min
Welcome to episode 139 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about learning jazz by ear and with sheet music. Lees meer
Which one is better and what are the benefits of each? Listen in!
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How Alexander Technique Can Help You as a Musician (feat. Christian Steineder)
22 oktober 2018 · 35 min
Welcome to episode 138 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking with Alexander Technique teacher and guitarist Christian Steineder. Lees meer
He talks all about Alexander Technique, what it is, and how it can help you as a musician. Listen in!
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Chord Progression Hacks to Make Playing Jazz Simple (feat. Steve Nixon)
15 oktober 2018 · 55 min
Welcome to episode 137 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest Steve Nixon to talk about the three categories of chord progressions you need to know. Lees meer
Steve has a great way of making music seem simple and we talk about a lot of other fun stuff too. Listen in!
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I Critique My Jazz Playing From 7 Years Ago
8 oktober 2018 · 30 min
Welcome to episode 136 of the LJS Podcast where today I listen back to a recording of myself from 2011 and give myself some honest feedback and critique. Lees meer
It's a great practice to record yourself and listening to old recordings can help you gain insight into where you were, where you are now, and how you can improve. Listen in!
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How to Learn Difficult Jazz Standards
1 oktober 2018 · 36 min
Welcome to episode 135 of the LJS Podcast where today we are exploring how to learn, understand, and memorize complex jazz standards. Lees meer
We take a look at Wayne Shorter's "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum" and extract lessons we can apply to others. Listen in!
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10 Myths About Playing Jazz You Need to Stop Believing
24 september 2018 · 32 min
Welcome to episode 134 of the LJS Podcast where today we are debunking 10 common myths about playing jazz. Lees meer
These myths are limiting beliefs that are holding us back from our full potential and improving as jazz musicians. You may resonate with some of these. Listen in!
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The Sad Truth About Ear Training Fundamentals (Why You Should Practice Them)
17 september 2018 · 24 min
Welcome to episode 133 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about ear training fundamentals and why you should be working on them as a jazz musician. Lees meer
The sad truth is they are being ignored by so many. But I want you to recognize their importance and allow them to level up your skills. Listen in!
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Avoiding “Avoid Notes” and When Not to Avoid Them
10 september 2018 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 132 of the LJS Podcast where today we are answering a question from a podcast listener who asked about avoid notes. Lees meer
Avoid notes are used in music academia to help identify which notes to not play over given chords or chords in the context of chord progression. But should you really "avoid" avoid notes? Listen in!
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The Neuroscience Behind Radical Musical Improvement (Feat. Marc Gelfo)
3 september 2018 · 46 min
Welcome to episode 131 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest Marc Gelfo to talk about neuroscience and the music learning process. Lees meer
Marc calls himself a neuro-symphonic french hornist, and he's the CEO of the Modacity practice platform. He talks all about the power of neuroscience and music. Listen in!
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Ask Me Anything- Listener Jazz Questions Answered
27 augustus 2018 · 43 min
Welcome to episode 130 of the LJS Podcast where today we are having a special show where Brent answers questions from podcast listeners. Lees meer
Some are musical questions and some are more personal. It's a fun episode and lots of great tips for all. Listen in!
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Using Musical Parameters for Next Level Jazz Practice (feat. Josiah Boornazian)
20 augustus 2018 · 44 min
Welcome to episode 129 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking with saxophonist, composer, and educator Josiah Boornazian. Lees meer
Josiah is a brilliant musician, and he lays down some of his best tips. He hones in on the concept of setting parameters in your practice sessions and lays down three great options. Listen in!
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3 Hip 2-5-1 Licks for You to Practice
13 augustus 2018 · 14 min
Welcome to episode 128 of the LJS Podcast where today we are exploring 3 hip 2-5-1 licks. Lees meer
Learning licks is always a good practice for learning jazz language, and 2-5-1 chord progressions are arguably the most common in jazz harmony.
This is a great episode to help you take action and practice. Listen in!
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How to Maintenance Practice to Keep Up Your Jazz Skills
6 augustus 2018 · 26 min
Welcome to episode 127 of the LJS Podcast where today I spend some time maintenance practicing. Lees meer
Maintenance practicing is a great way to keep up your skills even when you have very little time to spend practicing. I play through my quick routine and let you know how I keep my fingers fresh. Listen in!
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Practicing Away from the Instrument Effectively and Using Jazz as Therapy (feat. Joyce Kettering)
30 juli 2018 · 34 min
Welcome to episode 126 of the LJS Podcast where today we are doing a coaching call with current 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing student, Joyce Kettering. Lees meer
Joyce has an inspiring reason why she started learning jazz. We spend some time talking about that, and how she can effectively practice even when she doesn't have access to her instrument. Listen in!
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The Power of Structured Jazz Practice (Coaching Call with Francis Belanger)
23 juli 2018 · 37 min
Welcome to episode 125 of the LJS Podcast where today we sit in on a coaching call with 30 Steps to Better Jazz Playing course alumni Francis Belanger. Lees meer
Francis took our jazz practicing course last year and Brent checks up on post-course life. Listen in!
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The Only 3 Big Things You Need to Be Practicing as a Jazz Musician
16 juli 2018 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 124 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about the Big 3 things you need to be practicing in order to improve as a jazz musician. Lees meer
This episode piggybacks off of last week's episode where we talked about focused, goal-oriented practicing. Learn what to practice so you don't get overwhelmed and how to do it. Listen in!
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5 Powerful Results That Come From Focused, Goal-Oriented Jazz Practicing
9 juli 2018 · 29 min
Welcome to episode 123 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 powerful results that come from focused, goal-oriented practice sessions. Lees meer
If you want to improve as a jazz musician you need this kind of practice. That's why the next handful of episodes are geared towards this and how to accelerate your jazz skills.
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How to Use Target Notes to Create Melodic Jazz Lines (Feat. Jens Larsen)
2 juli 2018 · 37 min
Welcome to episode 122 of the LJS Podcast where today we are joined by special guest Jens Larsen to talk about using target notes to create melodic jazz lines. Lees meer
Jens is a pro jazz guitarist and teacher, and he lays down his tips on how to bring out the chord tones in your jazz solos and use them to make real melodies. Listen in!
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