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The Best Way to Learn a Jazz Song

The Best Way to Learn a Jazz Song

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast


The Best Way to Learn a Jazz Song

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Jul 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Here at Learn Jazz Standards, our philosophy is that the best way to learn jazz and improve is to learn jazz songs, aka. Jazz Standards. The fastest the best way to improve is to simply learn more songs, even if you're starting at the very beginning of your jazz journey. But there may be some holes for you for how to go about learning. Learning a song, especially a jazz song. It can be an overwhelming task. You may wonder what the best way to do it is, and you may wonder how to improve faster by learning jazz repertoire.So, in today's episode, we're going to talk about just the best way to learn a jazz song. In this episode:1.  Considering the time frame for learning a jazz standard.2.  Having a goal-oriented, focused practice based upon projects like learning a jazz standard in one month to improve exponentially over time.3.  Going through the L.I.S.T. process.4.  Learning the chords no matter what instrument you play.5.  The "Batching" strategy.6.  Applying one tool or strategy for improvising over a jazz standard.Important Links:Free Guide to learning standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayLJS Inner Circle MembershipListen to the Learn Jazz Standards PodcastGet 50% off your first month when joining the Inner Circle: https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
Released:
Jul 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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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!