Learn Jazz Standards Podcast
852 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 446 ratingsThe LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!
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Episodes
LJS 52: Birthday Episode feat. 8 Special Guests with Musical Failures
March 06, 2017 19:09 - 46 minutes - 32 MBHappy 1 year's Birthday LJS Podcast! In today's episode, we celebrate one year of successful podcast episodes. On the show, we have a record-setting 8 guests joining us to talk about their musical failures, how they overcame them, and what they learned from them. This is a value-packed episode, so listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: ht...
LJS 51: Everything You Need to Know About Jazz Jam Sessions
February 27, 2017 17:32 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome to episode 51 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about everything you need to know about jazz jam sessions. Learn why they are important, how to be prepared, and how to network. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
Everything You Need to Know About Jazz Jam Sessions
February 27, 2017 17:32 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWelcome to episode 51 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about everything you need to know about jazz jam sessions. Learn why they are important, how to be prepared, and how to network. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question answered on the podcast? Click here.
LJS 50: How to Become an Expert Jazz Comper
February 20, 2017 19:27 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWelcome to episode 50 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about being a jazz accompanist and how to comp like a pro. No matter what instrument you play, this is an important topic. Special guest, jazz pianist Keelan Dimick, gives us some of his best tips and advice. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzs...
How to Become an Expert Jazz Comper
February 20, 2017 19:27 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWelcome to episode 50 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about being a jazz accompanist and how to comp like a pro. No matter what instrument you play, this is an important topic. Special guest, jazz pianist Keelan Dimick, gives us some of his best tips and advice. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your ja...
3 Ways Practicing in all 12 Keys Will Make You a Better Musician
February 13, 2017 16:34 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWelcome to episode 49 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 3 ways practicing in all 12 keys will make you a better jazz musician. This is a practice that can have profound effects on your playing. Be sure to take the challenge at the end of the episode! Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz quest...
LJS 49: 3 Ways Practicing in all 12 Keys Will Make You a Better Musician
February 13, 2017 16:34 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWelcome to episode 49 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 3 ways practicing in all 12 keys will make you a better jazz musician. This is a practice that can have profound effects on your playing. Be sure to take the challenge at the end of the episode! Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards...
LJS 48: Why You Should Stop Practicing
February 06, 2017 16:45 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome to episode 48 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about why you should stop practicing. Stop practicing!? Indeed, there are certain scenarios where taking a little bit of time off can be incredibly helpful for your jazz playing. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-s...
Why You Should Stop Practicing
February 06, 2017 16:45 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWelcome to episode 48 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about why you should stop practicing. Stop practicing!? Indeed, there are certain scenarios where taking a little bit of time off can be incredibly helpful for your jazz playing. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question answered on the po...
3 Ways to Develop an Original Sound On Your Instrument
January 30, 2017 16:50 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWelcome to episode 47 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 3 ways to develop an original sound on your instrument. As jazz musicians, we spend a lot of time studying the great jazz musicians that came before us. This is important! But we also want to be developing a sound that is original to us. Find out how. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Ge...
LJS 47: 3 Ways to Develop an Original Sound On Your Instrument
January 30, 2017 16:50 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome to episode 47 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 3 ways to develop an original sound on your instrument. As jazz musicians, we spend a lot of time studying the great jazz musicians that came before us. This is important! But we also want to be developing a sound that is original to us. Find out how. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joi...
How to Make Extra Money From a Jazz Side Hustle
January 23, 2017 17:17 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBWelcome to episode 46 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to make extra money from a jazz side hustle. A side hustle is any small business you do on the side from the full-time job that helps you make additional income. If you love jazz and have a passion for it, why not convert some of that to some pocket cash! Find out how. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz St...
LJS 46: How to Make Extra Money From a Jazz Side Hustle
January 23, 2017 17:17 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBWelcome to episode 46 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to make extra money from a jazz side hustle. A side hustle is any small business you do on the side from the full-time job that helps you make additional income. If you love jazz and have a passion for it, why not convert some of that to some pocket cash! Find out how. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off y...
LJS 45: Should I Go to College For Jazz?
January 17, 2017 16:46 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWelcome to episode 45 of the LJS Podcast where today we are asking the question: Should I go to college for jazz? You may be a student in college or considering going to school for jazz. Or you may be a hobbyist interested in becoming a part-time student and furthering your jazz education. Regardless, this is an important topic to cover. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your firs...
Should I Go to College For Jazz?
January 17, 2017 16:46 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBWelcome to episode 45 of the LJS Podcast where today we are asking the question: Should I go to college for jazz? You may be a student in college or considering going to school for jazz. Or you may be a hobbyist interested in becoming a part-time student and furthering your jazz education. Regardless, this is an important topic to cover. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards ...
How to 2X The Results of Your Practice Sessions
January 09, 2017 17:16 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome to episode 44 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to 2X the results of your practice sessions. Quality practice is important for jazz improvement. We all know this, but we need to identify how to get the most out of the precious practice time we have. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your...
LJS 44: How to 2X The Results of Your Practice Sessions
January 09, 2017 17:16 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWelcome to episode 44 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to 2X the results of your practice sessions. Quality practice is important for jazz improvement. We all know this, but we need to identify how to get the most out of the precious practice time we have. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnja...
Why We Play Jazz
January 03, 2017 17:49 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWelcome to episode 43 of the LJS Podcast where today we are asking the question: why do we play jazz? It's the start of the year 2017, and it's always good to center ourselves and remind ourselves why we play the music we do. Podcast host Brent Vaartstra tells the story of his jazz journey. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Wa...
LJS 43: Why We Play Jazz
January 03, 2017 17:49 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to episode 43 of the LJS Podcast where today we are asking the question: why do we play jazz? It's the start of the year 2017, and it's always good to center ourselves and remind ourselves why we play the music we do. Podcast host Brent Vaartstra tells the story of his jazz journey. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://m...
How to Keep Your Jazz New Years Resolutions
December 26, 2016 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWelcome to episode 42 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to keep your jazz new years resolutions. 2017 is upon us, and like many others, we realize that we can treat it as a new chapter for our jazz playing. It's easy to make a resolution, but much harder to keep it. Find out how. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first mo...
LJS 42: How to Keep Your Jazz New Years Resolutions
December 26, 2016 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWelcome to episode 42 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to keep your jazz new years resolutions. 2017 is upon us, and like many others, we realize that we can treat it as a new chapter for our jazz playing. It's easy to make a resolution, but much harder to keep it. Find out how. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: ...
How to Become a Better Jazz Musician Just By Listening
December 19, 2016 17:52 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome to episode 41 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to become a better jazz musician just by listening to jazz. Listening is one of the most important things you can do, but not just any kind of listening. Find out what you should be focusing on when listening to jazz. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! ...
LJS 41: How to Become a Better Jazz Musician Just By Listening
December 19, 2016 17:52 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBWelcome to episode 41 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to become a better jazz musician just by listening to jazz. Listening is one of the most important things you can do, but not just any kind of listening. Find out what you should be focusing on when listening to jazz. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https:/...
An Important Jazz Improv Technique and How to Use It
December 12, 2016 17:47 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWelcome to episode 40 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about an important jazz improvisation technique called enclosure, and how to use it. This is a great technique to help you conceptualize jazz language. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question answered on the podcast? Click here.
LJS 40: An Important Jazz Improv Technique and How to Use It
December 12, 2016 17:47 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWelcome to episode 40 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about an important jazz improvisation technique called enclosure, and how to use it. This is a great technique to help you conceptualize jazz language. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
A Jazz Master You’ve Probably Never Heard of Before
December 05, 2016 22:32 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome to episode 39 of the LJS Podcast where today we sit down to talk to a jazz master you've probably never heard of before. Meet Don Hahn, a trumpeter, and flugelhornist who has played with the likes of Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, and many others. Don talks about his life and the way he thinks about music. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off...
LJS 39: A Jazz Master You’ve Probably Never Heard of Before
December 05, 2016 22:32 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWelcome to episode 39 of the LJS Podcast where today we sit down to talk to a jazz master you've probably never heard of before. Meet Don Hahn, a trumpeter, and flugelhornist who has played with the likes of Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, and many others. Don talks about his life and the way he thinks about music. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the ...
5 Questions I Ask Myself During My Jazz Gigs
November 30, 2016 22:25 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBWelcome to episode 38 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 questions to ask yourself during your jazz gigs. These are questions to ask before and during your gigs that will help set you up for success. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question answered on the podcast? Click here.
LJS 38: 5 Questions I Ask Myself During My Jazz Gigs
November 30, 2016 22:25 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBWelcome to episode 38 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 questions to ask yourself during your jazz gigs. These are questions to ask before and during your gigs that will help set you up for success. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
How to Tell Stories With Your Jazz Solos
November 21, 2016 16:41 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBWelcome to episode 37 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to tell stories with your jazz solos. If you think about it, some of the best solos out there tell captivating stories. Each phrase has a trajectory, and we want to learn how to do this. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question a...
LJS 37: How to Tell Stories With Your Jazz Solos
November 21, 2016 16:41 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBWelcome to episode 37 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to tell stories with your jazz solos. If you think about it, some of the best solos out there tell captivating stories. Each phrase has a trajectory, and we want to learn how to do this. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/...
LJS 36: 14 Jazz Practicing Ideas
November 15, 2016 16:18 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWelcome to episode 36 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 14 practicing ideas for jazz musicians. If you need some help with what you should be practicing as a jazz musician, or just need something new, this is a good episode for you. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circ...
14 Jazz Practicing Ideas
November 15, 2016 16:18 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBWelcome to episode 36 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 14 practicing ideas for jazz musicians. If you need some help with what you should be practicing as a jazz musician, or just need something new, this is a good episode for you. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question answered on th...
How Mastering Tempo and Rhythm Can Transform Your Jazz Playing
November 10, 2016 21:45 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWelcome to episode 35 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how mastering tempo and rhythm can transform your jazz playing. Oftentimes, non-percussion instrumentalists don't pay enough attention to these things, and it shows. Today's special guest, professional drummer Diego Maldonado, walks us through how to do this. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner ...
LJS 35: How Mastering Tempo and Rhythm Can Transform Your Jazz Playing
November 10, 2016 21:45 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWelcome to episode 35 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how mastering tempo and rhythm can transform your jazz playing. Oftentimes, non-percussion instrumentalists don't pay enough attention to these things, and it shows. Today's special guest, professional drummer Diego Maldonado, walks us through how to do this. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first mont...
How Playing Gigs For Free is Destroying the Music Economy
November 01, 2016 15:38 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBWelcome to episode 34 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how playing gigs for free is destroying the music economy. It may seem harmless. It may be that musicians who play for free just want to get some playing time. But consider the consequences. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question a...
LJS 34: How Playing Gigs For Free is Destroying the Music Economy
November 01, 2016 15:38 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWelcome to episode 34 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how playing gigs for free is destroying the music economy. It may seem harmless. It may be that musicians who play for free just want to get some playing time. But consider the consequences. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/...
How Charlie Parker and John Coltrane Became Great
October 25, 2016 16:31 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to episode 33 of the LJS Podcast where today we are taking a look at two jazz icons, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, and asking the question: What made them great. Was it talent? Was it a lot of practice? Or is there something more to it? Listen in. Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question answered on the po...
LJS 33: How Charlie Parker and John Coltrane Became Great
October 25, 2016 16:31 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWelcome to episode 33 of the LJS Podcast where today we are taking a look at two jazz icons, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, and asking the question: What made them great. Was it talent? Was it a lot of practice? Or is there something more to it? Listen in. Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-s...
Music Advice I Wish Someone Had Told Me
October 17, 2016 14:42 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBWelcome to episode 32 of the LJS Podcast where today podcast host Brent Vaartstra talks about music advice he wishes someone had told him from the beginning. This advice is ultimately about being the best musician you have the potential to be. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question answered on the podca...
LJS 32: Music Advice I Wish Someone Had Told Me
October 17, 2016 14:42 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome to episode 32 of the LJS Podcast where today podcast host Brent Vaartstra talks about music advice he wishes someone had told him from the beginning. This advice is ultimately about being the best musician you have the potential to be. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sale...
LJS 31: Ear Training For Jazz Musicians
October 11, 2016 16:12 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWelcome to episode 31 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about ear training for jazz musicians. Having a solid, well-rounded ear is one of the most important things a jazz musician can have. Great ears are essential for improvisation, and so ear training needs to be at the forefront of jazz musicians' studies. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when join...
Ear Training For Jazz Musicians
October 11, 2016 16:12 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBWelcome to episode 31 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about ear training for jazz musicians. Having a solid, well-rounded ear is one of the most important things a jazz musician can have. Great ears are essential for improvisation, and so ear training needs to be at the forefront of jazz musicians' studies. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get...
LJS 30: 5 Jazz Solos You Should Learn and Why
October 04, 2016 15:15 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWelcome to episode 30 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 jazz solos you should learn and why. Learning jazz solos by ear is a practice that all jazz musicians should be doing and is incredibly important for becoming better jazz musicians. If you are having trouble finding good solos to learn, these are definitely some to consider. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% o...
5 Jazz Solos You Should Learn and Why
October 04, 2016 15:15 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBWelcome to episode 30 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 jazz solos you should learn and why. Learning jazz solos by ear is a practice that all jazz musicians should be doing and is incredibly important for becoming better jazz musicians. If you are having trouble finding good solos to learn, these are definitely some to consider. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jaz...
LJS 29: Jazz Challenge #4 Learn a New Jazz Lick
September 26, 2016 15:36 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBWelcome to episode 29 of the LJS Podcast where today we are introducing Jazz Challenge #4 of our 4 part series of jazz challenges. These challenges will be leading up to the release of our first eCourse 30 Days to Better Jazz Playing in October 2016. Today’s challenge is to learn a new jazz lick. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https...
Jazz Challenge #4 Learn a New Jazz Lick
September 26, 2016 15:36 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBWelcome to episode 29 of the LJS Podcast where today we are introducing Jazz Challenge #4 of our 4 part series of jazz challenges. These challenges will be leading up to the release of our first eCourse 30 Days to Better Jazz Playing in October 2016. Today’s challenge is to learn a new jazz lick. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! ...
LJS 28: Jazz Challenge #3 Write Your Own Jazz Solo
September 19, 2016 15:59 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWelcome to episode 28 of the LJS Podcast where today we are introducing Jazz Challenge #3 of a 4 part series of jazz challenges. These challenges will be leading up to the release of our first eCourse 30 Days to Better Jazz Playing in October 2016. Today’s challenge is to write your own jazz solo. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: ht...
Jazz Challenge #3 Write Your Own Jazz Solo
September 19, 2016 15:59 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBWelcome to episode 28 of the LJS Podcast where today we are introducing Jazz Challenge #3 of a 4 part series of jazz challenges. These challenges will be leading up to the release of our first eCourse 30 Days to Better Jazz Playing in October 2016. Today’s challenge is to write your own jazz solo. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first mont...
Jazz Challenge #2 Practice the Blues in all 12 Keys
September 12, 2016 15:20 - 20 minutes - 14 MBWelcome to episode 27 of the LJS Podcast where today we are introducing Jazz Challenge #2 of a 4 part series of jazz challenges. These challenges will be leading up to the release of our first eCourse 30 Days to Better Jazz Playing in October 2016. Today's challenge is to practice the blues in all 12 keys. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your f...