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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!
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Folge vom 04.02.2022Quick Win: 8 Must-Know Jazz Standards for Jazz GigsSo what are some great jazz standards to learn for playing jazz gigs? Well, today I'm gonna go over 8 jazz standards you need to know.In this episode:1. A tune with a little bit more energy, swinging, and a lot of fun. 2. A more minor and bluesy kind of tune. 3. A little more introspective and a little bit different. 4. An up-tempo tune you should have in every jazz gig. 5. Every single gig should also have a ballad, like this one. 6. A medium-tempo tune7. A modal tune8. A high-energy bluesImportant Links:LJS Inner Circle MembershipFree Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayGet our Amazon Best Selling bookLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!
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Folge vom 31.01.2022I Compose a Jazz Tune On The Spot (Again)Welcome to episode 321 where I compose a jazz tune on the podcast.I put myself on the spot and rely on those creative juices to flow. You'll get a real-time look at how I compose, think about chord progressions, and even hear me improvise over my new tune for the first time.Main Points:1. I compose a jazz tune from scratchImportant Links:Show NotesLJS 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!
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Folge vom 28.01.2022Quick Win: 5 Jazz Practice Hacks to Improve FasterSo what are some practice hacks that can help you improve exponentially faster and not waste your precious practice time? Well, today I'm gonna share with you 5 you've probably never heard of before.In this episode:1. The Pareto Principle2. The 5 Filters 3. Filter #1- Goal Setting 4. Filter #2 - Know the 3 Pillars of Jazz Improvisation 5. Filter #3 - What Has Pizza Got to Do With This?6. Filter #4 - The Fun Filter 7. Filter #5 - What is the LRC Practice Strategy Method?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!
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Folge vom 24.01.2022Why Is My Jazz Improvisation Not Improving? This Could Be Why…Show DescriptionWelcome to episode 319 where today I go over a common frustration many have which is feeling like their jazz improvisation is not improving, even if they are doing all of the right things. I go over some questions to ask yourself as well as some possible solutions to help bridge the gap.Main Points:1. The things you should be practicing as a jazz musician2. Memorizing vs. not memorizing3. Composing your own solos and lines4. Managing expectations5. Why practicing in different keys is importantImportant Links:Show NotesGet Tickets to Learn Jazz Live 2022 Virtual Summit 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!