LJS 69: 4 Awesome Tools For Jazz Musicians
Welcome to episode 69 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 4 awesome jazz tools for jazz musicians. These are tools and resources that we personally use that help us in our jazz studies and practice sessions. Listen in!
Ear Training: Master Singing Intervals
Having great ears is an important asset for a jazz musician or any kind of musician to have. That's why working on ear training...
2 Rhythmic Exercises Every Jazz Musician Should Practice
Every time I listen to an aspiring jazz musician, I find that for many of them their rhythmic game is not at the same...
LJS 68: How to Compose a Jazz Solo From Scratch
Welcome to episode 68 of the LJS Podcast where today we are asking talking about how to compose a jazz solo from scratch. Podcast host Brent Vaartstra composes a jazz solo live on the show and walks you through his process of building a jazz solo he would love to improvise. Listen in!
Why Ear Training Is Important For Jazz Musicians
When it comes to jazz or any music that revolves around improvisation, having strong ears is of utmost importance.
What is improvisation anyway? It's playing...
Developing Your Jazz Drum Comping
"Comping" is a term coined by jazz musicians, which means accompaniment. It is what the rhythm section players do while the lead player plays...
LJS 67: How to Use Pentatonic Scales Over Any Chord
Welcome to episode 67 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about pentatonic scales and how you can use them to improvise over any kind of chord. Penatonic scales are familiar to many but are often not utilized to their full potential. Let's learn how to take major and minor pentatonics to the next level. Listen in!
5 Jazz Chord Substitutions You Need to Know
One of the prominent characteristics of jazz music is its rich harmonic language. Not only does jazz utilize the full spectrum of diatonic harmonic...
How to Use the Harmonic Minor Scale Over a Minor 2-5-1
In my recent post on the harmonic major scale, I talked about ways to construct II-V-I lines using one single scale. I have also...
LJS 66: 5 Most Important Jazz Musicians You Need to Listen...
Welcome to episode 66 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 of the most important jazz musicians that you need to listen to. There are many important jazz musicians to talk about, but these five had an innovative impact on jazz and how it has evolved. If you want to be an educated jazz musician you need to check these musicians out. Listen in!
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