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How to Get Back "Into Shape" After a Break In Playing Jazz

How to Get Back "Into Shape" After a Break In Playing Jazz

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast


How to Get Back "Into Shape" After a Break In Playing Jazz

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Aug 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Are you trying to get back "into shape" after being off of playing for a while?In today's episode, I will be sharing some tips on how to help you get back into the flow and feel that connection with your instrument and your music to prepare you to perform or just get you to play again.  In this episode:1. Listen to music that is "sticky" for you2. Start getting reacquainted with your instrument3. Start practicing common chord progressions4. Practice a song you are comfortable with5. Practice a song from a performance you are preparing forImportant Links:Free Guide to learning standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayLJS Inner Circle Membership50% off Offer 
Released:
Aug 22, 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!