How to Use the Bebop Scales In Jazz
In this podcast episode, Brent breaks down the application of bebop scales in major, dominant, and minor chords, revealing the magic of chromatic passing tones. He emphasizes viewing the bebop scale a...
5 Feb 202412min
How to Develop Your Own Sound
In this Fast Track Friday episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent discusses strategies for developing one's own sound in jazz improvisation. He emphasizes the importance of taking influence...
2 Feb 202411min
How Do I Play More Creative Ideas in My Solos?
In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent addresses Gary Cavallar's question on shifting focus from playing notes to creating more organic saxophone solos. Brent explores ways to enha...
1 Feb 202411min
How Jazz Pianists and Guitarists Should Play Together
In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent addresses the age-old question of proper etiquette when two chording instruments, such as guitar and piano, play together in a jam session. ...
31 Jan 202412min
How to Get Better At Swing Feel and Jazz Phrasing
In this podcast episode, Brent addresses a question from Roxanna, a classically trained pianist struggling with jazz rhythm and phrasing. Brent explains the essence of the swing feel in jazz, emphasiz...
30 Jan 202411min
What's the Best Way to Play Chromatic Jazz Lines?
In this podcast episode, Brent addresses Jacqueline's question about chromatic passing tones and accents. He emphasizes the importance of understanding swing feel and how it influences accenting in ja...
29 Jan 202410min
3 Mindset Shifts to Improve At Jazz Faster
In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent discusses three mindset shifts to improve at jazz faster. The first mindset shift is the "growth mindset," inspired by Carol Dweck's book "Mi...
26 Jan 20249min
How Do I Recognize Secondary Dominants In Jazz?
In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent answers a question from inner circle member Kevin Pritchett about recognizing and using secondary dominants in jazz standards. Brent explai...
25 Jan 202410min
