Is Learning Jazz Solos Worth It (And How to Get Results from Them)

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast - A podcast by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

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If you've been studying jazz for a little while, you've probably heard from somebody, whether it would be me or somebody else, that it's a good idea to learn jazz solos or jazz etudes. And you may or may not fully understand why it's a good idea to do, and if you don't understand that, it could be not very motivating to go through the process of doing something tedious like this. So in today's episode, I'm gonna explain why this is a great practice and some insights that I think you'll find very valuable around these practices.In This Episode:1. Is learning jazz solos worth it?2. The best way to internalize a jazz solo3. Great improvisation comes when hearing ideas and muscle memory meet4. Learning solos helps make you aware of vocabulary you can use***Important Links***LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month! Want to get your jazz question answered on the podcast? Click here.