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Welcome to episode 339 where today I walk you through one of my favorite jazz ballads. Ballads are important to know, and this particular one has a lot to teach us about jazz harmony and how to create an amazing melody. I play the ballad and then deep dive into the harmonic analysis.In today's episode, I'm gonna be going over one of my favorite jazz ballads of all time, do a little deep-dive into the harmony, and hopefully, you're gonna come away with some amazing lessons that you can learn about jazz and other jazz standards, and it's gonna be a lot of fun!So grab your favorite beverage, grab some popcorn, or whatever you like to eat meals in the podcast.In this episode:1. Why this jazz ballad is so great 2. Side steps 2-5's and what they are 3. Secondary dominants 4. Motivic melodic movementImportant Links:LJS Inner Circle MembershipFree Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!

So how do you master the seemingly difficult but important jazz song form rhythm changes?  Well, today I'm gonna show you 8 simple steps to do exactly that.In this episode:1. Step #1: The obvious first step 2. Step #2: Get "a-head" of the game! 3. Step #3: The first place I really start with improvising 4. Step #4: This makes the chord changes pop! 5. Step #5: Get really good at this instead of scales 6. Step #6: Exposure to these will generate ideas for your solos 7. Step #7: Time to get those tunes out of your head 8. Step #8: This still makes playing perfect!Important Links:LJS Inner Circle MembershipFree Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayListen to the Learn Jazz Standards PodcastGet our Amazon Best Selling bookLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!

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 WayLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!