July 2, 2010 in Learning Jazz
There are 3 important resources to help you learn tunes: recordings, fakebooks/chord charts, and play alongs. All three are helpful, if you understand their proper place. The following article deals with the place of each resource when you learn tunes.
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June 30, 2010 in Learning Jazz
Have you ever shown up to a gig without any idea of what songs you would do? I certainly have. There is a certain confidence that comes with knowing that you can do a four hour gig of jazz standards without a set-list. Set-lists can be confining, which is never a desirable thing for an improviser. We are, by nature, …
June 22, 2010 in Learning Jazz
This is the last video for Brent Jensen’s series “Seven Steps to Heaven.” Brent has been showing us how he approaches learning tunes. Brent was a student of alto saxophonist Lee Konitz, and is now a recording artist for Origin records. Check out his recordings on Amazon.com and his websites listed below! Thanks for checking out this series on www.Learnjazzstandards.com. …
June 21, 2010 in Learning Jazz
Brent Jensen’s video post on part 6 of his series Seven Steps to Heaven on learning jazz standards. Brent Jensen is a recording artists for Origin records and a professor of jazz studies at the College of Southern Idaho. He’s an extremely valuable resource, and we are pleased to present his videos on www.Learnjazzstandards.com! Check out all 7 videos-you will …
June 19, 2010 in Learning Jazz
Here’s Brent Jensen’s Step 5 of his series on learning tunes. Enjoy!
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Brent has made some awesome recordings! It’s just fun to hear a sample of what he has recorded. Also, any purchases of these songs or albums made through this site will help Brent Jensen, Origin records, and this website will even get a little …
June 19, 2010 in Learning Jazz
Here’s Brent’s video on Step 4. He’s done a wonderful job preparing these incredible videos for us! Thank you Brent. Stay posted for all Seven Steps (8 total).
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Feel free to listen to some of this awesome material Brent recorded. He’s got some great stuff! It’s just fun to hear a sample of what he …
June 18, 2010 in Learning Jazz
Here is part 3 of Brent Jensen’s Video series on learning tunes.
Brent Jensen’s Recordings
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Feel free to listen to some of this awesome material Brent recorded. He’s got some great stuff! It’s just fun to hear a sample of what he has recorded. Also, any purchases of these songs or albums made through this site will help Brent …
June 17, 2010 in Learning Jazz
Brent Jensen, Origin Saxophone Recording Artist and Professor of Jazz Studies at the College of Southern Idaho, tells us how he approaches learning tunes. This is his third video in the series (Part 1 has two parts). The original handout is also below as well as text and a .pdf document. Enjoy! Make sure to check out all of Brent’s …
June 15, 2010 in Learning Jazz
Here’s the rest of the video Brent Jensen, Origin Records recording artist and Professor of Jazz, did to explain step one of his Seven Steps to Heaven handout on learning and mastering tunes. Enjoy!
Brent Jensen’s Recordings
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Brent has made some awesome recordings! It’s just fun to hear a sample of what he has recorded. Also, any purchases of …
June 14, 2010 in Learning Jazz
Brent Jensen, Professor of Jazz at the College of Southern Idaho and saxophone recording artist for Origin Records, has graciously done a handout for us explaining how to improve your improvisation. He also explains several of the steps in videos! Here’s Step 1 (A). Stay posted for more videos!
Brent Jensen’s Recordings
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