5 Tips for Playing Jazz Ballads Like an Expert
Welcome to episode 59 of the LJS Podcast where today we are dishing out 5 tips for playing jazz ballads like an expert. Jazz ballads can be tricky, largely because slow tempos can open up a number of ...
24 Apr 201722min
How to Use Triads to Improve Your Jazz Improvisation
Welcome to episode 58 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how you can use triads to improve your jazz improvisation. Today's lesson comes straight out of our brand new eBook "Zero to I...
17 Apr 201723min
Why I Stopped Hating My Playing
Welcome to episode 57 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to turn around our mentalities about our music. Podcast host, Brent Vaartstra, tells us his story about how he stopped h...
10 Apr 201725min
8 Reasons Why Jazz Musicians Should Shed Classical
Welcome to episode 56 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 8 reasons why jazz musicians should shed classical. That's right, classical music. How can classical music help you become a b...
3 Apr 201729min
4 Important Jazz Chord Progressions You Need to Master
Welcome to episode 55 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 4 important jazz chord progressions you need to master. You will come across these progressions often in jazz standards. Lick ...
29 Mar 201724min
How to Organize Balanced Jazz Practice Sessions
Welcome to episode 54 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to organize balanced jazz practice sessions. At the same time, we are answering the question of what jazz musicians should...
20 Mar 201723min
How to Improve Your Jazz Solos By Using Guide Tones
Welcome to episode 53 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how you can improve your jazz solos by using guide tones. One of the big questions students have is how do I navigate chord ...
13 Mar 201726min
Birthday Episode feat. 8 Special Guests with Musical Failures
Happy 1 year's Birthday LJS Podcast! In today's episode, we celebrate one year of successful podcast episodes. On the show, we have a record-setting 8 guests joining us to talk about their musical fai...
6 Mar 201745min
