How Do I Use Jazz In Other Styles of Music?
In this episode, Brent tackles a compelling question from listener Sebastian Watson about integrating jazz harmony and improvisation into other musical genres. Brent explores how studying jazz can dee...
6 Jun 202411min
How to Improvise Over Dominant 7th Chords
In this episode, Brent talks about the nuances of soloing over dominant chords in jazz, responding to a question from Alan Clayton, an Inner Circle member from Melbourne, Australia. Brent emphasizes t...
5 Jun 202411min
Chord Tone Exercises to Practice
In this episode, Brent tackles an intriguing question from Thomas in Holland about mastering jazz intervals and chord tones. Brent breaks down essential exercises for playing chord tones, from basic 1...
4 Jun 202412min
How to Remember Chords to Jazz Standards
In this episode, Brent talks about a listener's question regarding mastering the chord changes to "The Girl from Ipanema." He explores two essential methods for learning jazz chords and offers practic...
3 Jun 202411min
How 2 Chords Fooled a Pro Jazz Musician
In this Fast Track Friday episode, Brent shares an amusing and insightful story about how two simple chords fooled him, a professional jazz musician. Tasked with playing an easy song for his sister's ...
31 Mai 202411min
Can I Play Chord Extensions Even If My Bandmates Are Not?
In this episode, Brent discusses an insightful question from listener John Gao about the use of chord extensions in jazz improvisation and band settings. He explores the intricacies of incorporating e...
30 Mai 20249min
How Do I Improvise While Sight Reading?
In this engaging episode of the Learn Jazz Standards podcast, Brent tackles a question from Neil, a tenor saxophonist from the UK, who wants to master sight reading jazz standards and improvising melo...
29 Mai 20248min
How Do I Learn Chords By Ear?
In this engaging episode, Brent tackles an intriguing question from listener Xing Shen about how to determine chords from sheet music without chord symbols. Brent explores practical strategies for lea...
28 Mai 202410min
