Learn Jazz Standards Podcast
by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur
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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Episodes
LJS 18: Jazz Talk With Larry Koonse (Part 1)
32m · PublishedWelcome to episode 18 of the LJS Podcast where today we talk with internationally renowned jazz guitarist Larry Koonse.
LJS guest blogger Peter Rubie conducts Part 1 of this interview, and they talk about Larry's musical beginnings and much more. Listen in!
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Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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LJS 17: 8 Jazz Records You Need To Listen To
19m · PublishedWelcome to episode 17 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 8 jazz records you need to listen to.
Our host of the LJS Podcast, Brent Vaartstra, talks about his favorite jazz albums that have stood the test of time, and invites you to chime in with yours. Listen in!
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Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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LJS 16: Practicing With a Metronome
16m · PublishedWelcome to episode 16 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about practicing with a metronome.
Practicing with a metronome can help us attain improvisational freedom and rhythmic confidence. Having a great time feel and a strong inner clock is a big factor that sets apart the greatest musicians. Working with a metronome can help you reach that level. Listen in!
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
LIMITED TIME OFFER - Start your 7-day trial of the Inner Circle for only $7 (March Only): https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
LJS 15: 5 Steps to Learning Jazz Language By Ear
19m · PublishedWelcome to episode 15 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 steps to learning jazz language by ear.
In this episode, we talk about why it's important to learn jazz language by ear rather than from sheet music, and 5 practical steps to do it.
Learning music by ear is certainly the road less traveled, but the rewards are well worth it! Listen in.
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
LIMITED TIME OFFER - Start your 7-day trial of the Inner Circle for only $7 (March Only): https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
LJS 14: 10 Important Jazz Standards You Need To Know and Why
23m · PublishedWelcome to episode 14 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 10 important jazz standards you need to know and why.
These 10 jazz standards are not only commonly called at jam sessions and gigs, they each have something specific to teach us about jazz and other songs in the repertoire.
If you know these 10, you are well on your way to understanding many of the harmonic concepts traditionally found in jazz. Listen in!
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Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
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LJS 13: The Art of Playing Duo
43m · PublishedWelcome to episode 13 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about the art of playing duo.
Bassist Wallace Stelzer joins us as a guest on the show again to discuss why jazz musicians should play duo, different kinds of duos, tips for playing duo, and important jazz duo recordings. Listen in!
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
LIMITED TIME OFFER - Start your 7-day trial of the Inner Circle for only $7 (March Only): https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
LJS 12: Social Music, Bus Drivers and Jazz Musicians with Peter Bernstein
34m · PublishedWelcome to episode 12 of the LJS Podcast where today we are joined by a very special guest, jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein.
We caught Peter in between touring to sit down and talk about jazz! Pete talks about the New School, jazz as a social music, Jim Hall, the jazz career, and much more. Listen in!
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
LIMITED TIME OFFER - Start your 7-day trial of the Inner Circle for only $7 (March Only): https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
LJS 11: 4 Ingredients to Becoming a Better Jazz Musician
29m · PublishedWelcome to episode 11 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 4 ingredients to becoming a better jazz musician.
These "ingredients" aren't things you should practice or what licks or solos you should learn. These are some really important things to be done outside of the practice room if you are serious about becoming a better jazz musician. Listen in!
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
LIMITED TIME OFFER - Start your 7-day trial of the Inner Circle for only $7 (March Only): https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
LJS 10: Interview With Bruce Forman
45m · PublishedWelcome to episode 10 of the LJS Podcast where today we call up internationally renowned jazz guitarist Bruce Forman in Los Angeles, California to talk jazz!
Bruce talks about his musical beginnings, the state of jazz today, what tunes every jazz musician should know, and much more. Listen in!
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
LIMITED TIME OFFER - Start your 7-day trial of the Inner Circle for only $7 (March Only): https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
LJS 09: The How and Why of Jazz Composing
33m · PublishedWelcome to episode 9 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking all about composing music as a jazz musician.
Our special guest, saxophonist and composer Josiah Boornazian talks about how he composes music, why all musicians should compose, and several different approaches to composition. Listen in!
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
LIMITED TIME OFFER - Start your 7-day trial of the Inner Circle for only $7 (March Only): https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/
Learn Jazz Standards Podcast has 628 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 288:08:06. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 28th, 2024 03:12.
