The State of Learn Jazz Standards Address 2022
Welcome to episode 313 where today I talk about the state of Learn Jazz Standards, where things stand today, and what we are doing in 2022. This is a fun, different kind of episode to kick off the y...
3 Jan 202242min
How to Do a Self Jazz Audit to Speed Up Your Improvement
Welcome to episode 312 where today I talk about how to do a self-audit of your jazz playing. Auditing your playing can be really valuable for honing in on the things you are good at and bad at so you ...
28 Des 202134min
Quick Win: Using Rhythm for AMAZING Jazz Solos
A huge mistake that many jazz players are making is not utilizing rhythm. So today I'm going to show you 3 common jazz rhythms and how to use them in your solos. In this episode: 1. Jazz Rhythm #1 2...
23 Des 20218min
Gear I Use to Play, Teach, and Practice Jazz
Welcome to episode 310 where today I talk about all of the gear I use to play, teach and practice jazz. I go over everything from microphones, amps, guitars, cameras, audio interfaces, and software. I...
20 Des 202140min
Quick Win: 3 Jazz Mistakes Beginners Make (Avoid These)
Are you making any of these three critical mistakes when learning jazz? Well, today I'm gonna show you exactly what they are, how to avoid them, and what to do instead. In this episode: 1. Mistake #1...
17 Des 202110min
Why Practicing LESS Is Better Than Practicing More
Welcome to episode 308 where today I talk about why the mindset of needing to practice a lot to improve as a jazz musician is potentially a toxic mindset. I go through 3 reasons why practicing less ca...
13 Des 202134min
Quick Win: How to Comp Like a Jazz Pro
So how do piano and guitar players learn to comp like jazz pros? Today I'm going to show you 3 things you need to be practicing in order to get there. In this episode: 1. Definition of Comping 2. Com...
11 Des 202112min
How to Get Un-Stuck In Your Jazz Playing (5 Steps)
Welcome to episode 306 where today I talk about a 5-step process to help you get "un-stuck" in your jazz playing. Most of us completely resonate with the experience of being stuck on a musical plate...
6 Des 202136min
