Welcome to episode 325 where today I dive into the controversial question of whether or not its a good idea to learn jazz by reading music notation. Many musicians feel comfortable reading music but have heard the jazz is best learned by ear. I dive into my philosphy and why the answer to this question isn’t so cut and dry.
Listen to episode 325
Today, on our show we answer the age-old question: “Is it okay to learn jazz by reading music notation? Is it a good idea? Is it a bad idea?”. You may be surprised to hear my answer.
In this episode:
1. How my philosophy has changed over the years
2. The benefits of learning by ear
3. The benefits of reading notation to learn jazz
4. My philosophy on learning jazz
Important Links
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way