Welcome to episode 327 where today I talk about how to effectively practice improvising. Often on this show we talk about tactics for learning how to play great jazz language, like learning jazz solos. But we also need to actually practice improvising. So how do we do this effectively other than just doing it? That’s exactly what you’ll learn.
Listen to episode 327
Improvising over jazz standards is a somewhat elusive thing. It’s this thing that we’re all trying to chase and what really has attracted most of us to playing jazz. However, the responding aspect of improvisation seems difficult to master and get better at.
So how do we practice improvising in such a way that will help us start making meaningful progress with our improvisations when we do it live?
Well, in today”s episode, I’m gonna talk about exactly what I would do if I learn a new jazz standard and was trying to improvise over the chord changes and get better at it.
In this episode:
1. Why practicing improvising is different from improvisation tactics
2. Batching your improvising
3. Importance of slow practice
4. The mindset shift behind improv practice
Important Links
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way