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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

3 Ways to Develop an Original Sound On Your Instrument

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

Music Commentary, Jazz, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Saxophone, Jazz Theory, Jazz Bass, Jazz Piano, Education, Music, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Solo, Jazz Standards, Jazz Trumpet, How To

4.8536 Ratings

🗓️ 30 January 2017

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to episode 47 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 3 ways to develop an original sound on your instrument. As jazz musicians, we spend a lot of time studying the great jazz musicians that came before us. This is important! But we also want to be developing a sound that is original to us. Find out how. 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 ...

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0:00.0

This episode is sponsored by the Learned Jazz Standards Inner Circle.

0:03.8

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0:08.5

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0:13.0

With monthly jazz standards studies, a library of powerful courses, and a vibrant community

0:17.3

of like-minded musicians, you're guaranteed to improve your playing every

0:21.7

single month.

0:23.1

Podcast listeners can get 50% off their first month when you go to LJSinnerCircle.com.

0:29.5

That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes.

0:34.8

Now, on to today's episode.

0:36.7

Have a jazz question that needs answering. Well, then give us a call on our podcast

0:40.4

questions hotline at 910 LJS cast. That's 910557-2278. Leave us a voicemail with your jazz

0:50.8

question and you may just hear it answered on a future LGS podcast episode.

0:55.9

That's 910 LJS cast.

1:07.7

All right, what's up everybody?

1:09.7

My name is Brent, your host of the LJS podcast.

1:14.0

This is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories, and advice for becoming a better jazz musician.

1:22.3

I'm so glad you're here, so glad you're listening in today.

1:25.5

And I want to welcome all of our listeners from all over the world who are listening,

1:29.8

whether you're listening from our home base on learn jazz standards.com,

1:33.6

or if you're listening from iTunes, YouTube, or any other podcast listening service that you use.

1:40.6

Welcome.

1:41.2

Thanks for being here.

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