The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!
https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/podcast
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 10 days 5 hours 5 minutes
episode 44: How to 2X The Results of Your Practice Sessions
Welcome to episode 44 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to 2X the results of your practice sessions.
Quality practice is important for jazz improvement. We all know this, but we need to identify how to get the most out of the precious practice time we have...
episode 45: Should I Go to College For Jazz?
Welcome to episode 45 of the LJS Podcast where today we are asking the question: Should I go to college for jazz?
You may be a student in college or considering going to school for jazz. Or you may be a hobbyist interested in becoming a part-time student and furthering your jazz education.
Regardless, this is an important topic to cover...
episode 46: How to Make Extra Money From a Jazz Side Hustle
Welcome to episode 46 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to make extra money from a jazz side hustle.
A side hustle is any small business you do on the side from the full-time job that helps you make additional income.
If you love jazz and have a passion for it, why not convert some of that to some pocket cash! Find out how...
episode 47: 3 Ways to Develop an Original Sound On Your Instrument
Welcome to episode 47 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 3 ways to develop an original sound on your instrument.
As jazz musicians, we spend a lot of time studying the great jazz musicians that came before us. This is important! But we also want to be developing a sound that is original to us. Find out how...
episode 48: Why You Should Stop Practicing
Welcome to episode 48 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about why you should stop practicing.
Stop practicing!? Indeed, there are certain scenarios where taking a little bit of time off can be incredibly helpful for your jazz playing...
episode 49: 3 Ways Practicing in all 12 Keys Will Make You a Better Musician
Welcome to episode 49 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 3 ways practicing in all 12 keys will make you a better jazz musician.
This is a practice that can have profound effects on your playing...
episode 50: How to Become an Expert Jazz Comper
Welcome to episode 50 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about being a jazz accompanist and how to comp like a pro.
No matter what instrument you play, this is an important topic. Special guest, jazz pianist Keelan Dimick, gives us some of his best tips and advice...
episode 51: Everything You Need to Know About Jazz Jam Sessions
Welcome to episode 51 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about everything you need to know about jazz jam sessions.
Learn why they are important, how to be prepared, and how to network...
episode 52: Birthday Episode feat. 8 Special Guests with Musical Failures
Happy 1 year's Birthday LJS Podcast! In today's episode, we celebrate one year of successful podcast episodes.
On the show, we have a record-setting 8 guests joining us to talk about their musical failures, how they overcame them, and what they learned from them...
episode 53: How to Improve Your Jazz Solos By Using Guide Tones
Welcome to episode 53 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how you can improve your jazz solos by using guide tones.
One of the big questions students have is how do I navigate chord changes in my improvisation? Guide tones are a great springboard for identifying the important chord tones to focus on...