How Do I Improvise Over Unrelated Chords?
In this podcast episode, Brent addresses a question from a listener named Lewis. Lewis is interested in transitioning smoothly between unrelated keys in jazz improvisation, specifically dealing with n...
24 Jan 202411min
Can Non-Jazz Instruments Play Jazz?
In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent addresses a question from Jim about learning jazz on non-traditional instruments, specifically the bluegrass-style five-string banjo. Brent e...
23 Jan 202411min
The Biggest Challenge In Jazz I've Ever Faced
In this podcast episode, Brent addresses a question from David Garcia about his biggest challenge in jazz. Brent candidly discusses the significant obstacle he faced throughout his jazz journey—the fe...
22 Jan 20249min
How to Create Less Choppy Solos
In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent addresses a strategy to improve improvisation. He discusses the common issue of playing short and choppy phrases in solos and suggests an exe...
19 Jan 20248min
How Do I Turn Scales and Arpeggios Into Solos?
In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent addresses a question from Paul Elwood about connecting scales/arpeggios and improvisation. Brent emphasizes that scales and arpeggios are fou...
18 Jan 202410min
What Are Ghost Notes in Jazz?
In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent answers a question from Marlene about ghost notes in jazz soloing. He describes ghost notes as less intentional and more of a stylistic and p...
17 Jan 20247min
Who Is The Greatest Jazz Guitarist of All Time?
In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent explores the question of who the greatest jazz guitarist is. Acknowledging the subjectivity of such a determination, Brent highlights influen...
16 Jan 202411min
Is Good Instrument Technique Important for Jazz?
In this episode, Brent from Learn Jazz Standards addresses a question from Elmer Pickett about hand position on the guitar neck to enhance ease of play and minimize the risk of injury. Brent emphasi...
15 Jan 20249min
