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How to Learn Lots of Jazz Songs Quickly

How to Learn Lots of Jazz Songs Quickly

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast


How to Learn Lots of Jazz Songs Quickly

FromLearn Jazz Standards Podcast

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jul 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Imagine someone calls you for a jazz gig that's to be performed in a couple of weeks and they hand you the list of repertoire, 20 songs, and you don't know any of those songs. What would you do in order to learn a lot of jazz songs quickly and is it even possible? Well, in today's episode, I'm going to be talking about strategies to help you do that, to be successful in a situation like this, as well as some strategies that will help you in the long term. In this episode:Strategies and tools to help learn a large amount of jazz repertoire quickly for an upcoming performance 1. Get the list of repertoire.2. Create a playlist.3. Use chord charts.4. Focus on the melody.5. Batch your learning.6. Manage your expectations.7. Long-term learning.8. Develop musical skills.9. Learn jazz standards deeply.10. Practice regularly: Consistent practice and exposure to jazz music will help you improve your skills and make it easier to learn new songs quickly when necessary.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 31, 2023
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!