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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

5 Tips for Never Losing Your Place In a Jazz Standard

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

🗓️ 29 May 2017

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

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: 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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0:00.0

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

0:03.8

If your goal is to level up your jazz playing this year and feel confident improvising over

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.

0:36.8

This is the Learn Jazz Standards podcast, episode 64.

0:41.0

Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories, and advice for

0:48.1

becoming a better jazz musician. And now your host. He's a jazz musician, author, and entrepreneur, Brent Bartstra.

0:58.4

What's up, what's up, everybody?

1:00.3

Welcome.

1:01.2

My name's Brent.

1:02.3

You're listening to another episode of the LGS podcast.

1:05.7

I'm super glad you here.

1:07.5

And as always, I just want to welcome back all of the regular listeners.

1:11.2

I really appreciate you listening week after week. And a special warm welcome to those listening

1:16.6

for the first time. The LGS podcast is all about giving out free jazz tips, advice, and any

1:23.3

questions you have about becoming a better jazz musician. We have the answers on this podcast.

1:29.2

And on today's episode 64, today's topic is based off of a question I got from a listener

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