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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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    Why The “Vibing” Culture In Jazz Has to Go Jul 17, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 71 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about why the "vibing" culture in jazz has to go.
    Vibing is best defined as a mean-spirited attitude towards another musician and the way they play the music.
    It's a toxic environment that sometimes exists at jam sessions, gigs, and in jazz communities. It's time for it to go. 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!

    Bossa Nova Basics with Livio Almeida Jul 10, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 70 of the LJS Podcast where today we have a very special guest on the show, Brazilian saxophonist, and composer, Livio Almeida.
    In today's episode, Livio gives us a great lesson on Bossa Nova, important artists, songs, and rhythms that we need to know.
    If you are new or want to know more about Bossa Nova and Brazilian music, this episode is for you!
    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!

    4 Awesome Tools For Jazz Musicians Jul 03, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 69 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 4 awesome jazz tools for jazz musicians.
    These are tools and resources that we personally use that help us in our jazz studies and practice sessions. 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 Compose a Jazz Solo From Scratch Jun 26, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 68 of the LJS Podcast where today we are asking talking about how to compose a jazz solo from scratch.
    Podcast host Brent Vaartstra composes a jazz solo live on the show and walks you through his process of building a jazz solo he would love to improvise. 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 Pentatonic Scales Over Any Chord Jun 19, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 67 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about pentatonic scales and how you can use them to improvise over any kind of chord.
    Pentatonic scales are familiar to many but are often not utilized to their full potential. Let's learn how to take major and minor pentatonics to the next level. Listen in!
    Important Links:
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    Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way

    Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!

    5 Most Important Jazz Musicians You Need to Listen To Jun 12, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 66 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 of the most important jazz musicians that you need to listen to.
    There are many important jazz musicians to talk about, but these five had an innovative impact on jazz and how it has evolved.
    If you want to be an educated jazz musician you need to check these musicians out. Listen in!
    Important Links:
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    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 Create Killer Jazz Solos By Thinking Like a Composer (Feat. Jeff Schneider) Jun 05, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 65 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to create killer jazz solos by thinking like a composer.
    Joining us to talk about this today is the Downbeat award winner and three-time recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award, Jeff Schneider.
    Learn how to think like a composer and start building jazz solos that really stick out. 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!

    5 Tips for Never Losing Your Place In a Jazz Standard May 29, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 64 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 tips for never losing your place in a jazz standard.
    Getting lost while playing jazz standards is a frustration many listeners and readers have expressed to us and we are here to help. Listen in!
    Important Links:
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    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 Become an Expert Sight Reader (feat. Brett Pontecorvo) May 22, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 63 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to become an expert sight-reader.
    Sight reading is a skill that is important for all musicians to work on, and special guest Brett Pontecorvo unloads his expertise on this topic. 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!

    4 Steps for Playing What You Hear In Your Jazz Improv May 15, 2017
    Show notes

    Welcome to episode 62 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 4 steps for playing what you hear in your jazz improvisation.
    This is a question that we get a lot. "How do I play what I am hearing in my head?" There is no easy answer, but these 4 steps will get you headed in the right direction. 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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