Play better jazz solos

Show DescriptionWelcome to episode 319 where today I go over a common frusturation many have which is feeling like their jazz improvisation is not improving, even if they are doing all of the right things. I go over some questions to ask yourself as well as some possible solutions to help bridge the gap.Main Points: 1. The things you should be practicing as a jazz musician 2. Memorizing vs. not memorizing 3. Composing your own solos and lines 4. Managing expectations 5. Why practicing in different keys is important***Important Links*** Show Notes: https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/episode319LJS Inner Circle Membership https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/ljs-inner-circleGet Tickets to Learn Jazz Live 2022 Virtual Summit https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/ljs-live-2022/Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/op/learn-jazz-standards-the-smart-way/

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