How to Avoid Meandering Jazz Solos (feat. Jeff Schneider)
Welcome to episode 154 of the LJS Podcast where today we have special guest Jeff Schneider back on the show to talk to us about avoiding meandering jazz solos. Jeff talks about how to create jazz li...
11 Feb 201939min
28 Jazz Skills to Practice (by Category)
Welcome to episode 153 of the LJS Podcast where today we are covering 28 different jazz skills that you can start practicing today. No more excuses of not knowing what to practice! I break them down ...
4 Feb 201928min
Music Theory Checklist for Understanding Jazz Improvisation
Welcome to episode 152 of the LJS Podcast where today we are covering my music theory checklist for understanding jazz improvisation. If you are wondering what step-by-step building blocks you need i...
28 Jan 201933min
Applying Patterns to Scales for Jazz Improv Flexibility
Welcome to episode 151 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how you can apply different pattern exercises over scales. Patterns are great technical exercises that can help us become m...
21 Jan 201922min
Using Enclosure to Create Bebop Lines Over a Jazz Blues
Welcome to episode 150 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about a technique called "enclosure." Enclosure is a way to conceptualize bebop language, and how jazz musicians approach important...
14 Jan 201925min
Setting Up a Game-Changing Practice Plan for Your Jazz Playing
Welcome to episode 149 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to set up a game-changing practice play for your jazz playing. If you're tired of meandering and practicing aimlessly, ...
7 Jan 201929min
Top 5 Learn Jazz Standards Podcast Episodes (2018 Year Review)
Welcome to episode 148 of the LJS Podcast where today we are taking a look back at the year 2018 and everything that has happened in the Learn Jazz Standards community. It's been an eventful year, a...
31 Dec 201829min
Writing Tunes With Non-Functional Jazz Harmony (My Composition Analysis)
Welcome to episode 147 of the LJS Podcast where today we are taking a look at one of my compositions and exploring how some of the non-functional jazz harmonies work within it. Often on this podcast,...
24 Dec 201833min
