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Welcome to episode 217 of the LJS Podcast where today I talk with the founder and director of Musical-U, Christopher Sutton. Musical-U is a music education membership with a focus on training and community learning. Christopher shares the impact he's seen with learning music within his own community, and the power of musical social connection for your jazz playing.It's been my personal experience with learning jazz that when I do it in a community with other musicians who are trying to accomplish the same things that I'm trying to accomplish, I learn much faster and much more efficiently. This is because I'm looking at other musicians taking action. I'm watching them do something that I want to do. I get motivated, and I get to ask questions and learn from them. And when we pull all of our knowledge and resources together, it can become a powerful force in our jazz education. I've seen this as well in my students in all of my courses, and how much of a powerful effect this can truly have to get together as a community, even an online community, and learn together and grow as jazz musicians faster and more efficiently together. So, that's what we are going to talk about today. Today we have a special guest Christopher Sutton from Musical-U, to talk to us about the power of learning in the community. In this episode:1. Musical-U and the community it provides 2. Why introverts should buy the idea of community learning 3. The psychology behind learning music in the community 4. How to benefit from being a part of a musical communityImportant Links:1. Musical-U 2. The Musicality Podcast3. LJS Inner Circle Membership4. Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!

Welcome to episode 216 of the LJS Podcast where today I go walk you through a 12 jazz blues etude I've composed, and help you learn it by ear. Learning jazz solos by ear is important, so instead of talking about it and giving strategies, we actually do it on the episode.What if I told you that by the time this episode is over, you are going to be able to play a 12-bar jazz blues solo by ear by memory? Would you believe me? Well, that's exactly what we are going to do today in this episode. I'm going to walk you through 12 bars of a jazz blues solo, a little etude that I've composed, and I want you to learn it, and we are going to do it on the podcast. So, even if you are new to learning music by ear and you've heard people talk about doing it and how important it is, and how it's going to help you become a better jazz improviser, and you are feeling a little bit nervous or anxious right now, don't worry. We are going to go slow and I think that you are going to surprise yourself by the time this episode over. And if you are a veteran of this stuff, you are going to know some great new jazz language and this is going to be well worth it for all parties involved. In this episode:1. Why learning solos by ear is important 2. I teach you the 12 bar jazz blues soloImportant Links:1. LJS 212: Improv Hacking Jazz Standards (3 Step Process)2. LJS Inner Circle Membership3. Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way4. Boost Your Jazz Blues free MasterclassLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!

Welcome to episode 215 of the LJS Podcast where today I go over different apps, software and technology that I and other members of the LJS community recommend for practicing jazz. Apps and software shouldn't be used as crutches, but if they are used as aids to help the learning process they can be a really helpful thing.One thing we're lucky to have as jazz musicians here in the 21st century is lots of apps, software, and technology to help aid us in our jazz practicing and learning the music more efficiently. Now, some would say that's not so much of an advantage. I mean, if you look back at the jazz greats, they had to put in the hard work and really train their ears by picking up that needle on the record player, by going to gigs, and listening and picking things up on the fly. And absolutely, sometimes, things made easier are not made better.On the other hand, we have all these great tools at our disposal, at our fingertips, and they can be really helpful for us if used as tools and not crutches. So, in today's episode, I'm going to be sharing some different apps, software, and technology that you can use to help you on your jazz education journey.In this episode:1. iReal Pro 2. Chord Bot 3. Tonaly 4. Band-in-a-Box 5. Amazing Slow Downer 6. Transcribe 7. iPhone or recorder 8. SpotifyImportant Links:1. iReal Pro 2. Chord Bot 3. Tonaly 4. Band-in-a-Box 5. Amazing Slow Downer6. Transcribe 7. iPhone or recorder 8. SpotifyLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!