Quick Win: How to Learn Misty (Jazz Tutorial)
Today, we're talking about the classic ballad, "Misty" by Errol Garner. We'll take a look at the chords so we can figure out how to most efficiently learn it and find out what harmonic secrets we can...
5 Aug 202216min
Why You Need to Learn Giant Steps
Giant Steps by John Coltrane is often known as a right of passage for jazz musicians because it is notoriously one of the most difficult jazz standards to learn and improvise over. Truly it is a compl...
1 Aug 202227min
What to Do If You Are No Longer Passionate About Jazz
Welcome to episode 369In this episode:1. Why my friend is no longer passionate about jazz2. Why there is nothing for you to do if you are no longer excited about jazz3. A few caveats to consider4. How...
25 Jul 202227min
Quick Win: 5 Pro-Level Jazz Licks You Need to Know
I'm gonna show you 5 jazz licks to have you sound like a pro and unveil some of the secrets that jazz musicians are using in their solos. In this episode: 1. Intro 2. Lick #1: What musicians would do...
22 Jul 202211min
How to Reduce Friction In Your Jazz Improvement
Alright, Magalie, can you say hello to the podcast listeners today? Oh, don't grab the microphone, it's expensive. Can you say, "Hi, podcast listeners!" (Baby mumbled) Yeah, hi! Okay, let's get on to...
18 Jul 202231min
Quick Win: $600 vs. $6,000 Jazz Guitar | Is Cheap or Expensive Better?
This is a $600 jazz guitar and this is a $6000 jazz guitar. Today, I'm discussing which one I personally like the most as well as the age-old question, "Does having an expensive instrument help you ...
15 Jul 202211min
This Is What I'd Do If I Started Jazz All Over Again
Have you ever looked back on something that you've done and gone, "If I only knew what I know now, I would have done that thing a little bit differently"? Well, I was thinking about that the other d...
11 Jul 202232min
Quick Win: How to Memorize Chords to Jazz Standards
After learning a jazz standard you may find it difficult to recall the chord changes in the long term, especially if you're learning a lot of them. So, I'm gonna share with you how I memorize chords...
8 Jul 202220min
