How to Balance Music Theory and Playing by Ear
Welcome to episode 115 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about the balancing act of music theory and playing by ear. In the jazz world sometimes one or the other can be overemphasized an...
14 Maj 201828min
Minor Tonality and How to Build Minor Chord Progressions (feat. Dan Carillo)
Welcome to episode 114 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest Dan Carillo to talk about understanding minor tonality and building minor chord progressions. Minor tonality can be com...
7 Maj 201849min
How Play-Alongs Could Be Hurting Your Jazz Playing
Welcome to episode 113 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking all about jazz play-alongs and how they could be hurting your jazz playing. Backing tracks can be great tools, but if used in the...
30 Apr 201826min
Mastering the Art of Transcribing (feat. Greg Fishman)
Welcome to episode 112 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest renowned saxophonist and educator Greg Fishman. Greg shares his story of how he has developed such a successful career ...
23 Apr 201835min
Learning Songs on the Bandstand and Other Lessons From My Gig
Welcome to episode 111 of the LJS Podcast where today Brent changes up the format for today's show to talk about some lessons from a recent gig. He shares the good, the bad, and the ugly. Find out wha...
16 Apr 201824min
How to Start Crushing It On the Blues (Feat. Nick Mainella)
Welcome to episode 110 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking with Nick Mainella from The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast all about the Blues and how to start playing it with confidence. Blues ...
9 Apr 201851min
Pro Tips on Proper Music Notation, Formatting and Phrasing (feat. Brett Pontecorvo)
Welcome to episode 109 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking to professional music notation editor and engraver, Brett Pontecorvo. Brett lays down his best tips and tricks on how to properly...
2 Apr 201852min
Using Motivic Development to Create Musical Themes
Welcome to episode 108 of the LJS Podcast where today we are concluding "Jazz Standards Month" with the topic of motivic development and how we can utilize it to develop musical themes, and structure ...
26 Mars 201823min
