Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

A podcast by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

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Education Music

572 Episodes

  1. Steal My Jazz Gig Setlist!

    Published: 4/5/2024

  2. What Are Jazz Contrafacts and How Are They Useful?

    Published: 4/4/2024

  3. What's the Difference Between a Beginner and Pro Jazz Solo?

    Published: 4/3/2024

  4. How to Create a Setlist for a Jazz Gig

    Published: 4/2/2024

  5. How to Improve Rhythm and Syncopation

    Published: 4/1/2024

  6. My Most Embarrassing Moment Playing Jazz

    Published: 3/29/2024

  7. The 3 Steps for Jazz Improvisation

    Published: 3/28/2024

  8. How Do I Not Forget Jazz Licks I've Learned?

    Published: 3/27/2024

  9. How Do I Improvise Over Giant Steps?

    Published: 3/26/2024

  10. What Are Quartal Voicings and How Do You Use Them?

    Published: 3/25/2024

  11. 10 Jazz Solos You Should Learn

    Published: 3/22/2024

  12. How Do I Tell A Story With My Solo (Not Just Licks)?

    Published: 3/21/2024

  13. What Software Is Good For Learning Jazz?

    Published: 3/20/2024

  14. What Are Drop 2 Voicings and How Are They Useful?

    Published: 3/19/2024

  15. How to Resolve Your Jazz Lines Effectively?

    Published: 3/18/2024

  16. How to Stay Motivated to Practice

    Published: 3/15/2024

  17. How Can Other Instruments Play Pianistically?

    Published: 3/14/2024

  18. When Do You Know a Song Well Enough to Perform It?

    Published: 3/13/2024

  19. Should I Learn a Second Instrument? (Pros and Cons)

    Published: 3/13/2024

  20. How Do I Avoid Getting Lost In The Form?

    Published: 3/11/2024

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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!