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Are You Ready to Go to a Jazz Jam Session (Checklist)?

Are You Ready to Go to a Jazz Jam Session (Checklist)?

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast


Are You Ready to Go to a Jazz Jam Session (Checklist)?

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Mar 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome to episode 337 where today I talk about jam sessions and how to know if you are ready to attend one. I also share a 6 step checklist for how to prepare for a jam session so that you feel more comfortable, confident, and set up for more success.In this episode:Step 1: Know 5 StandardsStep 2: Go to the session and evaluateStep 3: Learn tunes you don't knowStep 4: Record yourself and identify problem areasStep 5: Go to session and call a song you know wellStep 6: Re-evaluate success and "failures"Important Links:LJS Inner Circle MembershipFree Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
Released:
Mar 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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!