Today’s episode is what I would consider to be probably the most valuable episode I’ve ever come out with. And I hope that it becomes one of the most popular episodes I’ve ever come up with because I truly believe this is really important information that you need to be paying attention to.
We’re gonna be talking about the 4 elements of mastering a jazz standard. Being able to play a jazz standard comfortably, being proficient at it, improvising great solos over it. Exactly what you need to do step-by-step.
Welcome to episode 394
In this episode:
1. Element #1: Mastering the melody
2. The L.I.S.T process
3. Element #2: Mastering the chord tones
4. Element #3: Mastering memorization
5. How spaced repetition helps
6. The “secret sauce”
7, Element #4: Mastering improvisation
8. Options for acquiring musical language
9. Practicing improvisation
10. The Bonus Element
Important Links:
Free Guide to learning standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Listen to the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast
