Welcome to episode 319 where today I go over a common frustration 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.
Listen to episode 319
“Brent, I’m learning jazz standards, I’m learning jazz solos, I’m practicing mapping out chord tones, I’m doing all the right things but I still feel like when I”m taking a solo, I’m not really playing the music that I wanna be playing. My solos aren’t improving. What do I do?”
That’s exactly what I’m gonna be answering in today’s episode.
In this episode:
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
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way