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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast


Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

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534 episodes
Language:
English
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Podcast

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The 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!
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

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How Do I Balance Imitating and Innovating for Jazz?

In the latest episode, Brent addresses a pivotal query posed by Kevin Mummy: how to str...

8 minutes
May 08, 2024

The Top 25 Jazz Standards You Need to Know

In this episode,  Brent offers a comprehensive guide to essential jazz standards, answe...

14 minutes
May 07, 2024

How Do I Use the Phrygian Mode?

In this episode, Brent discusses the intricate world of jazz theory, tackling listener ...

12 minutes
May 06, 2024

How I've Reached Musical Flow State

Join Brent on Fast Track Friday as he reflects on the week's themes and offers strategi...

14 minutes
May 03, 2024

How Do I Swing My Walking Bass Lines?

Addressing a query from Patrick LeBlanc, this episode offers insightful tips from Brent...

10 minutes
May 02, 2024

How Do I Not Think When I Improvise?

In this episode, Brent addresses Joss Martin's question about the balance between impro...

10 minutes
May 01, 2024

How to Comp Melodically

 In this episode, Kevin raises a query about comping on the piano, seeking clarificatio...

11 minutes
Apr 30, 2024

Should I Play Other Styles of Music? (Non-Jazz)

In this episode,  Brent discusses the question of whether musicians should explore styl...

11 minutes
Apr 29, 2024

What's the Purpose of Learning Jazz Solos by Ear?

In this Fast Track Friday episode, Brent dives into the crucial topic of learning jazz ...

14 minutes
Apr 26, 2024

Should I Learn a Jazz Solo at Original Tempo?

In this episode, Brent tackles a thought-provoking question from Kevin Pritchett about ...

10 minutes
Apr 25, 2024