Learning Jazz by Ear or Sheet Music (Which One is Better?)
Welcome to episode 139 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about learning jazz by ear and with sheet music. Which one is better and what are the benefits of each? Listen in!Important Links:L...
29 Okt 201824min
How Alexander Technique Can Help You as a Musician (feat. Christian Steineder)
Welcome to episode 138 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking with Alexander Technique teacher and guitarist Christian Steineder. He talks all about Alexander Technique, what it is, and how it ...
22 Okt 201834min
Chord Progression Hacks to Make Playing Jazz Simple (feat. Steve Nixon)
Welcome to episode 137 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest Steve Nixon to talk about the three categories of chord progressions you need to know. Steve has a great way of making mu...
15 Okt 201854min
I Critique My Jazz Playing From 7 Years Ago
Welcome to episode 136 of the LJS Podcast where today I listen back to a recording of myself from 2011 and give myself some honest feedback and critique. It's a great practice to record yourself and ...
8 Okt 201829min
How to Learn Difficult Jazz Standards
Welcome to episode 135 of the LJS Podcast where today we are exploring how to learn, understand, and memorize complex jazz standards. We take a look at Wayne Shorter's "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum" and extract less...
1 Okt 201836min
10 Myths About Playing Jazz You Need to Stop Believing
Welcome to episode 134 of the LJS Podcast where today we are debunking 10 common myths about playing jazz. These myths are limiting beliefs that are holding us back from our full potential and improvi...
24 Sep 201831min
The Sad Truth About Ear Training Fundamentals (Why You Should Practice Them)
Welcome to episode 133 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about ear training fundamentals and why you should be working on them as a jazz musician. The sad truth is they are being ignored b...
17 Sep 201823min
Avoiding “Avoid Notes” and When Not to Avoid Them
Welcome to episode 132 of the LJS Podcast where today we are answering a question from a podcast listener who asked about avoid notes. Avoid notes are used in music academia to help identify which n...
10 Sep 201828min
