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How to Learn Lots of Jazz Songs Quickly
How to Learn Lots of Jazz Songs Quickly
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jul 31, 2023
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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
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