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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Ear Training For Jazz Musicians

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

🗓️ 11 October 2016

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to episode 31 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about ear training for jazz musicians. Having a solid, well-rounded ear is one of the most important things a jazz musician can have. Great ears are essential for improvisation, and so ear training needs to be at the forefront of jazz musicians' studies. 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 5...

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0:00.0

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

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

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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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1:02.6

Hey, what's up everybody?

1:03.6

My name is Brent.

1:05.9

You're listening to the LJS podcast.

1:07.3

Welcome to the show.

1:12.4

Today for episode 31, I'm going to be talking about ear training, all about ear training, ear training for jazz musicians, the importance of your training, and how having

1:17.7

a great ear will help you become a better jazz improviser. So I hope you'll stick around

1:23.4

and listen into this episode. It's a very important episode, and I think it's incredibly important to talk about your training

1:29.8

because it really is a staple of learning to become a better jazz musician.

1:34.4

But before I do that, I just want to invite you.

1:36.9

If you haven't ever signed up for our community,

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