Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Welcome to episode 339 where today I walk you through one of my favorite jazz ballads. Ballads are important to know, and this particular one has a lot to teach us about jazz harmony and how to create...

4 Apr 202228min

So how do you master the seemingly difficult but important jazz song form rhythm changes? Well, today I'm gonna show you 8 simple steps to do exactly that. In this episode: 1. Step #1: The obvious f...

1 Apr 202216min

Welcome to episode 337 where today I talk about jam sessions and how to know if you are ready to attend one. I also share a 6 step checklist for how to prepare for a jam session so that you feel more ...

28 Mar 202233min

If you're feeling stuck in your jazz playing today, it's likely because of one of the reasons I'm about to share with you. So, I'm gonna be your jazz doctor today, diagnose your issue, and tell you ...

25 Mar 202211min

Welcome to episode 335 where today I talk about how to get unstuck from playing the same stuff over and over again in your jazz solos. It's easy to get comfortable playing the same stuff because we kn...

21 Mar 202221min

How do you craft amazing bebop lines over a minor blues so that you sound like a jazz pro? I'm gonna walk you through the perfect minor blues solo. In this episode: 1. Intro 2. What actually are the...

18 Mar 202211min

Welcome to episode 333 where today I talk about my entire philosophy on learning and teaching jazz. I discuss what I believe about teaching jazz, using music theory, how to learn to improvise, and how...

14 Mar 202257min

These are the best scale exercises you can do if you wanna turn these boring linear patterns into amazing jazz solos. In this episode: 1, This is the very first place we need to start 2. Add this to...

11 Mar 202210min