How Mastering Tempo and Rhythm Can Transform Your Jazz Playing
Welcome to episode 35 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how mastering tempo and rhythm can transform your jazz playing. Oftentimes, non-percussion instrumentalists don't pay enough...
10 Nov 201629min
How Playing Gigs For Free is Destroying the Music Economy
Welcome to episode 34 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how playing gigs for free is destroying the music economy.It may seem harmless. It may be that musicians who play for free jus...
1 Nov 201617min
How Charlie Parker and John Coltrane Became Great
Welcome to episode 33 of the LJS Podcast where today we are taking a look at two jazz icons, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, and asking the question: What made them great. Was it talent? Was it a lo...
25 Okt 201627min
Music Advice I Wish Someone Had Told Me
Welcome to episode 32 of the LJS Podcast where today podcast host Brent Vaartstra talks about music advice he wishes someone had told him from the beginning. This advice is ultimately about being the ...
17 Okt 201621min
Ear Training For Jazz Musicians
Welcome to episode 31 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about ear training for jazz musicians. Having a solid, well-rounded ear is one of the most important things a jazz musician can ha...
11 Okt 201623min
5 Jazz Solos You Should Learn and Why
Welcome to episode 30 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 jazz solos you should learn and why. Learning jazz solos by ear is a practice that all jazz musicians should be doing and ...
4 Okt 201622min
Jazz Challenge #4 Learn a New Jazz Lick
Welcome to episode 29 of the LJS Podcast where today we are introducing Jazz Challenge #4 of our 4 part series of jazz challenges. These challenges will be leading up to the release of our first eCour...
26 Sep 201614min
Jazz Challenge #3 Write Your Own Jazz Solo
Welcome to episode 28 of the LJS Podcast where today we are introducing Jazz Challenge #3 of a 4 part series of jazz challenges. These challenges will be leading up to the release of our first eCourse...
19 Sep 201618min
