The Best Jazz Guitar Albums Ever
In this podcast episode, Brent dives into the realm of jazz guitar albums, offering listeners a curated selection of classics and modern masterpieces. From the pioneering work of Django Reinhardt to t...
15 Helmi 202410min
How to Practice Without Your Instrument
In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards podcast, Brent tackles a common concern voiced by inner circle member Keith about preparing for gigs or recording sessions when away from one's instrument. ...
14 Helmi 20249min
How to Use an Altered Dominant Chord
In this episode of the podcast, Brent delves into the intriguing world of altered dominant seventh chords. From understanding their basic structure to exploring their role in jazz harmony and improvis...
13 Helmi 202411min
How to Reharmonize Jazz Standards
Join Brent on another engaging episode of the podcast, where he dives into the captivating world of reharmonization. From basic concepts like tritone substitution to more advanced techniques like re-c...
12 Helmi 202410min
Best Exercise for Becoming a More Melodic Player
Brent is wrapping up the week on the podcast with a Fast Track Friday episode, reflecting on the fascinating discussions from the week. Topics ranged from bebop scales to the role of music theory in t...
9 Helmi 202411min
Did the Jazz Greats Use Music Theory?
In this Learn Jazz Standards podcast episode, Brent addresses a question from Tim Sly about whether jazz greats from the early days thought about music theory. He emphasizes how early jazz evolved spo...
8 Helmi 202410min
How Much Do I Need to Practice to Get Great At Jazz?
In this episode, Brent answers a question from Kevin, an Inner Circle member. This time, the spotlight is on a dilemma many players face: how much should you practice, and when does the time come to e...
7 Helmi 202410min
How Do I Analyze Chord Changes And Construct Solos?
In this podcast episode, Brent answers a question from Ed from St. Louis on how to construct killer solos when the breaks are short and snappy. Whether facing a 12-bar blues or navigating complex ja...
6 Helmi 202410min
