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    Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

    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!

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    Learn How to Play “My Shining Hour” Feb 12, 2018
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 101 of the LJS Podcast where today Brent will teach you how to play one of his favorite jazz standards, "My Shining Hour" by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer.
    Learn the melody, chords, and how harmony works. Brent improvises a chorus at the end to tie it all together. Listen in!
    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!

    My Jazz Mentor Gives You His Best Tips and Advice (feat. Justin Nielsen) Feb 05, 2018
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 100 of the LJS Podcast where today we are celebrating 100 episodes!
    To do that, Brent has a very special guest on the show, his jazz mentor Justin Nielsen who got him into the music and set him on a path to success.
    Justin talks about what he teaches his students and some of his best tips for musical improvement. Listen in!
    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!

    Which Scales You Can Play Over Different Kinds of 7th Chords Jan 29, 2018
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 99 of the LJS Podcast where today we are going over scales you can play over different kinds of 7th chords.
    While scales aren't musical by themselves, they can be helpful for mapping out tones you can choose from in chords and chord progressions.
    This episode covers the essential basic chord qualities and alterations. Listen in!
    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!

    How to Beat the Brain Game for Musical Freedom (feat. Matt Vaartstra) Jan 22, 2018
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 98 of the LJS Podcast where today we are joined by sports and performance psychologist Matt Vaartstra to talk about how to channel your mindset towards musical freedom.
    At the end of the day, music is a brain game. There are so many negative voices that hinder our progress, and Matt teaches us how to train your brain for optimal performance. Listen in!
    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!

    Using the 80/20 Rule for Productive 30 Minute Practice Jan 15, 2018
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 97 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how we can use the 80/20 Rule to get big results out of 30 minute practice sessions.
    Life can be busy and sometimes it's tough to find time to practice. But if we are practicing the right things and stay focused, 30 minutes may be all we need. Listen in!
    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!

    Important Jazz Chord Substitutions You Need to Know Jan 08, 2018
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 96 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about important jazz chord substitutions you should know about.
    Jazz musicians love to add and substitute chords and progressions within jazz harmony, and these are some common ones that you should explore. Listen in!
    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!

    10 Tips for Successful Jazz Gigs and Jam Sessions Jan 01, 2018
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 95 of the LJS Podcast where today we are walking through 10 important tips for playing successful jazz gigs and jam sessions.
    At the end of the day, the end goal for our practicing and honing our craft is to get out there and play. These tips will help set up you and the other musicians you are playing with for success. Listen in!
    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!

    How I’m Planning for Musical Success in 2018 Dec 25, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 94 of the LJS Podcast where today we are reflecting on this past year and everything that has been accomplished.
    Brent shares his non-musical and musical accomplishments during 2017, and reveals a confession. He shares his successes and failures, what he's learned, and how you can learn from them too. Listen in!
    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!

    How to Unlock Bebop Language (feat. Chad Lefkowitz-Brown) Dec 18, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 93 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest jazz saxophonist Chad Lefkowitz-Brown to talk about developing bebop language.
    Chad talks about his musical journey and the lessons he's learned along the way to becoming a renowned jazz musician and recording artists.
    Specifically, he hones in on Bebop, and gives us some great exercises to work on. Listen in!
    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!

    How to Use Tritone Substitution In Your Jazz Improv Dec 11, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 92 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about tritone substitution and how we can use it in our jazz improvisation.
    Tritone substitution is a cool harmonic tool jazz musicians use to add movement and color. This episode goes over several ways we can use it along with some lick examples. Listen in!
    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!

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