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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

5 Jazz Solos You Should Learn and Why

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

🗓️ 4 October 2016

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to episode 30 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 jazz solos you should learn and why. Learning jazz solos by ear is a practice that all jazz musicians should be doing and is incredibly important for becoming better jazz musicians. If you are having trouble finding good solos to learn, these are definitely some to consider. Listen in! Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Learn Jazz ...

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0:00.0

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single month.

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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.

0:36.3

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1:06.8

All right. Hey, everybody.

1:07.4

My name is Brent.

1:08.4

Welcome to the LGS podcast, where today you're listening to episode 30.

1:15.0

Episode 30. Today I'm going to be talking about five jazz solos you should learn and why.

1:21.5

You know, I always celebrate just a little bit when we get to another interval of 10 episodes on this show. The LGS podcast has been

1:31.2

going strong for 30 episodes. We don't plan on stopping anytime soon. If you're enjoying this show,

1:37.0

if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to let us know. We want to hear from you. So if you're on the

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website, go to the comment section below and give us some feedback.

1:45.6

Let us know what you think about the show.

1:47.2

And of course, as always, if you have any questions, any jazz questions, you can go ahead and contact us at any time.

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